Dec 15, 2021 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Body dysmorphia is defined by Mayo Clinic as “a mental health disorder in which you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can’t be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed,...
Dec 13, 2021 | Parenting, Uncategorized, Women
In the quiet of the night after the children have been tucked in and drifted off to sleep, the guilty accusations start filling her mind. “I really let the kids down today. I should have played outside when my son asked instead of finishing that project. When my...
Dec 11, 2021 | Uncategorized, Women
Let’s talk about postpartum depression. You go through so many changes while you are pregnant, but also during and after birth. In addition to the changes you experience, 70-80% of women experience “baby blues,” while 1 in 7 women experience Postpartum...
Dec 10, 2021 | Depression, Sleep, Uncategorized
Sleep and mental health go hand in hand. Rarely do you have good sleep if your mental isn’t good and vice versa. Often one sign of depression is excessive sleeping. If you are anxious, you may not be able to sleep. Not sleeping is just one definition of insomnia. If...
Dec 8, 2021 | Family, Holidays, Uncategorized
As a Huntsville center for counseling, we know that some families are loud, chaotic, and full of merry cheer. Others are more low key just doing what they do to celebrate their traditional holiday. Some families have unresolved issues leading to an unpleasant get...
Dec 6, 2021 | Holidays, Uncategorized
You’ve barely regained consciousness from your turkey coma, and winter holidays are already upon us. We hope for a holiday filled with family, drink, and merry-making; however, all too often we instead find ourselves succumbing to the pressures of meal prep,...
Dec 4, 2021 | ADHD, Uncategorized
We hear a lot about ADHD behavioral therapy for children, however, not much is ever said about managing your ADHD as an adult. Although symptoms may not be as easily recognized, adult ADHD is common and treatable. Medication The most commonly prescribed medications...
Dec 2, 2021 | Holidays, Stress, Uncategorized
“Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays…” The air turns cold but a fire burns your remaining time until end of the semester exams and final class projects… Late nights and espresso shots fuel this last drive until you’re home for the holidays. At first...
Dec 2, 2021 | Holidays, Uncategorized
The holidays are coming up, and the kids will be out of school for an extended period of time. Everyone is excited about the upcoming festivities and break from school and work. However, inevitably before the break is over, our therapists at Jacksonville center for...
