Whether your relationship was short-lived or a decades-long romance, the ending is always difficult. Breakups not only affects your heart but oftentimes leave us feeling physically ill. There is no magic remedy to remove the pain of a breakup, but finding healthy ways to cope will help you get over it with a bit of…
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and so are the dreaded groans of every single person on the planet. Well, that’s not quite true, not every singleton. In fact, there are many who have learned to shut out the “holiday” entirely because, being single doesn’t mean that you have to be unhappy any time of the…
February may be the month of love, but your relationship deserves your attention all-year round. Why would you wait until Valentine’s Day to show some love? In fact, there have been multiple studies that reflect couples frequently break up just before and just after Valentine’s Day. It isn’t all it cracked up to be. Expectations…
Dr Forshee talks about how to tell the difference if you are close or codependent and how not to lose yourself in a relationship. 1. SPEND TIME GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELF A key way to “help break patterns of codependency in relationships is figuring out who you are, what your purpose is, and what you…
Anxiety affects 18.1% of the population every year, and over 322 million people worldwide live with depression. These startling facts are why it is so important that you take steps to learn coping strategies and speak to a professional if it affects you. What Is Behavioral Activation? One coping strategy known as behavioral activation is…
Dr Forshee dspoke with Huffpost about how Therapists personally deal with grief This method may be obvious, but it’s important to point out. Danielle Forshee, a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey, said that during times of grief, she makes an effort not to suppress her tears. There’s actually some science that supports the…
Being assertive in the workplace is a trait that highly effective and well-liked managers have. Even if you are lacking in confidence, there are many things you can do that can help you achieve greater things in your workplace. Assertiveness is a crucial part to success in any part of your life, and by learning…
Dr Forshee spoke to Bustle about interesting symptoms of anxiety. “If someone has a fear that their anxiety symptoms will cause their hands to tremble, they might avoid shaking someone’s hand when they meet or they may avoid eating in front of others,” licensed psychologist Dr. Danielle Forshee, tells Bustle. “Someone who tends to blush…
In recent years there have been many changes to the classifications of anxiety disorders. However, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety disorder (SAD) or social phobia continues to coincide within the same indicative category. Although the two share many features, they are two distinct issues in themselves. People with GAD can experience physical symptoms,…
One of the best ways to improve your health as well as manage your stress is through positive thinking. It may seem a little far-fetched as a concept, but mind over matter can work, especially when you are trying to overcome negative self-talk. Many studies show that there is a direct relationship between areas of…