What is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is an abrupt episode of intense anxiety and fear that is not triggered by an external threat. Panic attacks can vary in length and last up to 30 minutes at a time. If you have frequent panic...
How EMDR Therapy Makes Traumatic Events Less Disturbing EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy. EMDR is a unique, therapeutic approach that facilitates the reprocessing of upsetting and disturbing memories. Research has shown EMDR to be effective in treating PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and a...
What is Covert Narcissism? A covert narcissist is someone skilled at concealing many of their narcissistic behaviors and traits. This obscurity makes it difficult to recognize covert narcissism and can result in unhealthy relationship patterns. You can review the diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder...
What is Emotional Abuse? Emotional abuse occurs when one person displays a pattern of controlling and manipulative behaviors towards another person. Emotional abuse can exist in romantic partnerships, family relationships, friendships, or workplace relationships. Victims of emotional abuse are often hesitant to terminate the relationship...
Unexpected Symptoms of PTSD It’s been a long time since you’ve felt like yourself. You struggle to focus on work and get distracted easily. Sometimes memories are disturbingly vivid and other times they’re foggy or unreal. If this sounds like you, it’s possible you could...
What is People Pleasing? A people pleaser is someone who is highly sensitive to the needs and feelings of other people and who prioritizes these needs above their own. People pleasers are likable, agreeable, and caring, but they also have difficulty speaking up for themselves...