by monicaborschel | Oct 16, 2019 | Emotions, Relationships, Self-Esteem
Max grew up as an only child with a single mother. Max’s father left his mother before he was born. Because of this, his mother had to work long hours to provide for both of them. He often felt like he had to protect her, and that she was unable to be there...
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 | Sep 4, 2019 | Emotions, Love, Relationships
For the most part, people would like to find a healthy and loving relationship. People who have had complicated relationships in the past might be confused about what a healthy relationship is. As they are searching for love, friends and family might say things...
by monicaborschel | Aug 28, 2019 | Anxiety, Emotions, Psychology, Relationships
From time to time, an adult will seek my help because they feel like they can’t breathe around their parents. The feeling of not being able to breathe could be from anxiety or panic. Sometimes, we hold our breath without thinking when we are waiting for...
by monicaborschel | Aug 21, 2019 | Emotions, Psychology, Self-Esteem, Stress
Lashing out can happen for multiple reasons. Sometimes the person who lashes out feels a temporary release of stress and anger, but might later feel embarrassed or ashamed. Lashing out can be a response to past trauma, a self-protective response or a way to control...
by monicaborschel | Aug 7, 2019 | Emotions, Relationships, Self-Esteem
After being abused by someone you thought you could trust, you might have a difficult time trusting your judgement. I often hear people say, “How could I have been so stupid?” One of the reasons that people find it so difficult to trust their judgement...
