mood and feelings
The Age of Distraction
Posted: October 10, 2014 by Kerry Ogden
I have a conflicted relationship with technology. It creates community and dispenses information like never before. The problem is that human beings are wired to see the bright and shiny - making the medium that brings us most together, the one that potentially pulls us apart.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, anxiety, addiction and behavior
Read MoreWhy DON’T we do the things we know are GOOD for us?
Posted: October 01, 2014 by Nani Waddoups
Why DON’T we do the things we know are GOOD for us? You know what I’m talking about, right? Things like eating whole foods and less sugar, exercising or saving money.
Tags: mood and feelings, addiction and behavior, body issues
Read MoreWhy Am I Afraid to Tell Anyone that I am Depressed?
Posted: September 27, 2014 by Colleen Burke-Sivers, LPC
Even in the wake of the press surrounding Robin William's suicide and the attempt to remove the stigma from depression, it can still carry a heavy connotation. Depression is not something that is easy to bring up in conversation. It is not something that people always hear without judgment. And it is not something that is easy to live with. Those who have not been through it may find it difficult to sympathize and many sufferers are afraid to mention it for fear that the response they get will make them feel worse. But if you never tell anyone about it, you may end up feeling more alone.
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Read MoreWhy do I DO that?!
Posted: August 20, 2014 by Nani Waddoups
Almost everyone has asked themselves the question: “Why do I do things I know are not good for me?”
Tags: mood and feelings, anxiety, addiction and behavior, body issues
Read More6 Ways to Convince Your Resistant Partner to go to Couples Counseling
Posted: August 08, 2014 by info@uncommonlovepdx.com
If you are concerned about your relationship’s future marriage counseling or couples therapy can be a healthy solution. The challenge arises, however, if your partner or spouse decides that they aren’t interested in seeking counseling. Maybe they see it as a waste of time or money, or they’re afraid it will make things worse, or just a way to forestall the inevitable.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, anxiety
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