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 18, 2019 | Parenting, Self-Esteem
Setting boundaries with a teenager can be difficult if they are rebellious. For the most part, teenagers are trying to gain independence from their parents to form their own identity. This can be a painful process for everyone involved. Parents have rules to keep...
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...
by monicaborschel | Jul 3, 2019 | Emotions, Relationships, Self-Esteem
It is probable, that at one point in a person’s life, they will feel stuck or lost. Feeling stuck or lost can be a result of a major life event, loss or a trauma. There might be times when we wonder if we are on the right path. Throughout history and time, there...
by monicaborschel | Jun 26, 2019 | Relationships, Self-Esteem
We live in a world with instant validation or instant invalidation, thanks to social media. If we compare ourselves to what we see on social media, we might feel bad about ourselves or our own lives. The key here is to remember that people only post what they want...
