#emotional-health

#emotional-health

When you've been through heartbreak, you may instinctively find yourself searching for red flags in every new relationship. Every conflict, small slip-up, or any moment that feels "off" captures your attention more than it should. Our brains are hardwired to focus on what's wrong, especially in dynamics where emotional stakes run high. But sometimes, it's not the obvious struggles that define a relationship; it's the quiet, often unnoticed behaviors that speak volumes.

Joy has the unique potential, compared with happiness, to foster well-being derived from living in alignment with one’s values, purpose, and personal growth.

A therapeutic goal is to replace self-destructive or self-defeating emotional rules with more functional ones and find healthier ways to respond to emotional experiences.

Passive aggression is a subtle, cloaked, or covert means of expressing anger. It is rooted in anger and plays out in virtually every area of life.

Wholeness is not formed by cutting off a portion of one's being, but by integration of the contraries. - Carl Jung

There have been instances where our model fell short in recognizing signs of delusion or emotional dependency, so it's developing tools to better detect signs of mental or emotional distress.

When dealing with a partner's anger, it's crucial to assess both the manageability of their emotions and your own reactions to them.

When a person's self-concept is impaired, the 'self' is always vulnerable. Moreover, those with a vulnerable self-concept may misperceive the actions of others and attribute malicious intent where none exists.

Maternal rage can be understood as a reaction to unmet needs, structural abandonment, and the impossible demands placed on mothers, especially in the early stages of matrescence.

The breakup almost a year ago lacked proper closure, impacting my emotional state. I have yet to recover my belongings from the shared apartment we rented.

The hormonal fluctuations caused by pregnancy can contribute to low mood, and it's important to seek help if feelings of depression persist after childbirth.

Every animal has a right to safety, dignity, and meaningful connections, emphasizing the importance of understanding their experiences and emotions.

Depression often stems from unconscious losses and internalized self-criticism rooted in early bonds.

Surviving cancer is like watching fireworks explode brilliantly in the sky. You've made it. You've done your time in the chemo chair, lain under the arc of the radiation machine.

"You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment, treatment's done - then it's like 'I can crack on, get back to normal'. But actually the phase afterwards is really difficult..."

"I am a very lonely person, and my pet has been my only source of companionship. Losing my pet felt like losing a part of myself."

Chiropractic adjustments support nervous system function, while therapy builds emotional resilience.

It's starting to make me feel like I'm not really a close friend to her, even though I've always been open and vulnerable with her about my own life.

The phenomenon of spiritual husbands and wives has gained traction in various spiritual communities, impacting emotional and physical intimacy in romantic relationships.