It can be brought about by extremely difficult life circumstances and can cause high blood pressure, anxiety, exhaustion and depression. The ‘good’ stress is that which your body can and does handle on a day-to-day basis. Cognitive Function Improvement it can feel like you’re drowning in it sometimes, stress and anxiety can improve your cognitive…
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They help certain parts of your brain produce and release dopamine to boost mood. On top of feeling blue, we tend to feel stressed about feeling down. Music helps reduce stress and helps your autonomic nervous system process stress faster. 2. Get Some Sun Whether you take a short vacation or a trip to a…
Here’s what you need to do to make sure you stay on top of the emotions you’ll feel post-lockdown: Reconsider who you spend time with. If you haven’t actually “missed” anyone during the lockdown, don’t force yourself to spend time with them after. Don’t start saying yes to everything. If you felt as though you…
However, more recent research has found that it isn’t just about family relationships. It can actually be connected with romantic relationships. Separation anxiety is often triggered by a major change in life – like a pandemic. And as people start getting back to work, it’s bound to have an impact. Common symptoms include: Feeling anxious…
Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D. spoke to Pure Wow about 10 Divorce Books for Kids to Help Them Make Sense of What’s Happening and Deal with Big Feelings “It is normal for children to experience a wide range of emotions that can seem like a rollercoaster—anger, confusion, shock, sadness, anxiety,” psychologist and family therapist Dr. Danielle…
Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D. shares how to know if you are sexting a narcissist, and ways to find out! 4 signs you may be sexting a narcissist: 1. The person you’re sexting is sharing sexts that they’ve sent or received with others. This is a typical indicator of sexual narcissism linked to a grandiose view…
This is important when couples spend too much time together, as it often causes partners to start losing their independence. This will help ensure you both have better mindsets to be in the relationship together. Why Space Is Good for A Relationship Relationships without enough space often become a toxic environment full of arguments and…
Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D. spoke to Bustle about how to stop worrying about a cheating partner. Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D., adds that this type of disclosure would be especially prudent if you’ve realized your fears are impacting the overall health of the relationship. “Let’s say that the projection causes fights and problems and the other…
Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D. speaking to Bustle about the signs that you are not a priority in your relationship. Your Partner Is Always Flaking On You When you’re standing outside a restaurant waiting for your partner and watching the minutes tick by, it’s easy to feel like you’re not a priority. Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D.,…
Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D. spoke to Bustle magazine about the most productive way to tell someone that they have hurt you! Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D., explains that if telling someone they’ve hurt you without getting accusatory feels daunting, that’s normal. “We want to be careful not shame to the other person, because that’s going to…