by monicaborschel | Sep 25, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder feels like you are in constant survival mode. There are days when the darkness overcomes you, but you’re not sure why. Your muscles are often sore and tense because they are preparing for fight or flight. You feel paranoid that...
by monicaborschel | Aug 14, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma
If you are in a relationship with someone who has been abused, it can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. If the person has not been able to resolve the abuse in their mind, they might act in ways that push you away. They might lash out when they are feeling...
by monicaborschel | Jul 31, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Psychology
People often confuse resilience with “being tough” or “toughing it out.” A misconception is that you either have resilience, or you don’t. Sometimes, circumstances such as poverty lead to survival stress, which makes it more challenging...
by monicaborschel | Jul 17, 2019 | Depression, Relationships, Trauma
At the beginning of a relationship or in dating, people usually put their best face forward. The attraction might be high, and the physical aspects of the relationship might overshadow logic. In other cases, people might believe that they are not loveable and...
by monicaborschel | Jul 10, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Relationships
Emotional abuse is not as apparent as other forms of violence, however, it can be just as damaging. Emotional abuse can also start later in a relationship, after the abuser has groomed the person that they want to control. Grooming starts with small abuses to see how...
by Dr Monica Borschel | Jun 18, 2019 | Depression, Emotions, Grief, Self-Esteem
Life includes a certain amount of suffering. Some of the sufferings include rejection, failure, loss and trauma. When we are going through a difficult time, it can be hard to see the light. When we are depressed or sad, we can only remember the depressed or sad...
