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Am I Bad for Thinking or Feeling That Way?
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I get the question a lot: “is it bad that I thought or felt this way?” Many of us try, after all, to be thoughtful and “good” people. No matter how hard we try, however, we tend to find that our thoughts and feelings are often out of our control.…
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It’s Time to Fix Your Attention Span
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If you’re looking to fix your attention span, you’re not alone! Many people are finding their attention span too short for comfort these days. It might be a struggle to focus on a book you’re reading, watch a full movie, or even follow a conversation for very long. Attention span…
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Is a Diagnosis Important?
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Should you get a diagnosis? What are the concerns you should consider? What if you don’t qualify for one? Let’s talk about it.
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Getting Unstuck When You’re Overwhelmed
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Moving forward when you feel stuck can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it doesn’t matter if you’ve figured out specific goals and broken them into steps, or if you just have a vague idea of what isn’t working for you. You still might not have the mental or physical energy to take…
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Why Funny Trauma Jokes and Stories Fall Flat
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Let’s talk about why the room goes quiet, or even sad, when you tell what you thought was a funny or strange story about your life.
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Reducing Mental Chatter with the 1 Brain Rule
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Let’s talk more today about brain chatter and what to do when it becomes too much. Some people notice excessive thinking the most at night when they’re trying to sleep. This can include having dreams full of constant conversations, to the point that sleep isn’t even restful. People might also…
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Staying Informed Without Overwhelm
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It feels like a pressing ethical requirement to stay informed, especially in an age where oppression and exploitation are quickly communicated to us through the internet. Many people who would not have known about the plight of less privileged groups are now aware of their struggles, as well as of…
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Real Meanings: Intrusive Thoughts
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Social media loves to popularize therapy and psychology terms, but often mixes up meanings. Depending on what you’ve read and watched, you might have the wrong impression about different important mental health concepts. Today we’ll look at the term “intrusive thoughts” and what it actually means! Social media trends incorrectly call random, socially…
Dr. Stephanie Bloodworth, PsyD, LMFT-S
Individual, Relationship, and Family Therapist in Houston, Texas
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