Leaving home for college is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring new challenges and stressors that impact mental health. Preparing mentally and emotionally can help ease the transition and provide tools to handle the ups and downs. Here are some practical mental health tips for students preparing for college life away from home. […]
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Leaving an abusive relationship is often portrayed as a moment of strength — and it is. But what’s rarely talked about is the deep, complex grief that can follow. You finally got out. You know it wasn’t healthy. And yet… you miss them. You ache. You wonder what’s wrong with you for feeling this way.
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Not every manipulative or hurtful person is a sociopath — but when you’ve been mistreated, it’s natural to wonder. Were they just emotionally immature, or was there something more dangerous going on beneath the surface? The term “sociopath” is often used loosely in conversations about narcissism, toxicity, and emotional abuse. But while toxic behavior can
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Catching feelings for your therapist can feel confusing, embarrassing — even a little scary. But it’s more common than you think. Therapy is intimate: you’re seen, heard, accepted without judgment. That can stir up strong emotions, including attraction. The key is not to shame yourself, but to explore what the feelings might be telling you.
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Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies we use — often unconsciously — to protect ourselves from pain, discomfort, or emotional threat. In therapy, these defenses can quietly shape how we speak, what we avoid, and how we relate to the process itself. They’re not signs of weakness — they’re signs of survival. But recognizing them is
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Graduating is supposed to be a time of celebration, achievement, and excitement about the future. But for many, post-graduation can bring feelings of anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty instead of joy. The transition from student life to the real world can be overwhelming, leaving many recent graduates feeling lost, unmotivated, or even depressed. If you are
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