Struggling with body image issues can be frustrating and depressing. This not just an issue that women face. I have worked with many men over the years who struggle with this problem. When you don't like what you see in the mirror, it has a negative impact on your mental state of mind as [...]
Let's say you've got a good job, a great apartment, and the best friends a guy could ask for. Your life seems to be on the right track, but you're always down in the dumps for no particular reason. If you're not exercising and eating right, then you're probably going to experience depression and low [...]
How Depression Effects Male Libido and What to Do About It Of all the psychological and physiological effects of depression, one of the most devastating, especially for men, can be the sexual consequences. It can cause an overall loss of passion, an issue with coming to orgasm or even a compulsive need for sexual release. The diagnosis of [...]
Men's Issues: "Manning up" Can Lead to Stressing Out Men traditionally take pride extremely seriously. Historically, this behavior has been beneficial in many ways but, unfortunately, it can sometimes also be harmful. Whatever you call it -- saving face, manning up, protecting your honor, retaining prestige or just being proud, there are instances when making this a first priority [...]
While the start of a new year brings the hope of a fresh start for many, for others it creates an emotional low period often referred to as the “New year’s blues.” In fact, feelings of depression, anxiety, nervousness and even dread are actually quite common during the first few weeks of January. It’s important [...]
Feeling SAD This Winter? When you feel down during the colder months, is it just the "winter blues" or something more—like seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Since you can't step outside of yourself, it's very difficult to self-diagnose. Instead, consult a trained physician or counselor. As third-party observers, these professionals can offer an unbiased perspective, help [...]
The Silver Lining is Bigger Than We Think: Finding the Balance in Challenge “The sum of all forces in a closed system is zero.” This quote refers to a well-known theory from physics called the conservation of matter. If we apply it to mindset and human behavior, it has profound implications for those of use [...]
Giving the Gift of Self-care: How to Replace Holiday Triggers With Tenderness The holidays can be a time of joy, celebration, and reconnection, but our high expectations for this season can sometimes send us into scary spirals of doubt and depression. Reducing stress during the holidays means spending time taking care of yourself, and working [...]
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic strategy that has been very successful in helping people who struggle with anxiety and other emotional disturbances and it is the approach that I specialize in. In my opinion, EMDR Therapy is the closest thing to a magic wand that I have found in counselling. [...]
In my blog posts I do my best to give some solid approaches to managing life and mental health concerns more easily. The concept of volunteering to help those in need is a point I would very strongly like to encourage you to consider if you are someone who often feels depressed, 'down in the [...]
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