How to Overcome Procrastination: 7 Tips to Get Going
Imagine yourself in this scenario… You have a difficult task ahead of you and you’re suuuper nervous to get started. It seems too daunting right now, so you put it off till later. The due date comes along, and you STILL don’t start the task until the very last possible moment…and when you do, it […]
How to Set Boundaries in Relationships That Are Long-Term
When you’re in a long-term relationship it can feel like your boundaries are almost non-existent. I mean…that’s the way it should be, right? That means you’re as close as can be, right? NOPE! Even though you and your partner spend a TON of time together, share forks and drinks and maybe even live together, it’s […]
Psychoeducation & 4 Ways It Benefits You
If you’re not sure what psychoeducation is, let’s start off with a great example — it’s essentially what we do here at DiveThru! We give you education and info on allll the conditions that can affect your mental health. So, when you get that diagnosis you can turn to us and feel better about what’s […]
Social Anxiety & Agoraphobia: What’s the Difference?
Call The Chicks because we’re in need of some Wide Open Spaces! Just kidding. Let’s stay inside today and talk all about the difference between agoraphobia and social anxiety! Surprisingly yes, there is a difference between social anxiety and agoraphobia. You might think that they’re one and the same, but these two anxiety disorders are […]
Pure O & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is suuuper complex and has a lot of different aspects to it! But when someone says they’re “soooo OCD” just because they like to colour-coordinate their closet, it makes it a lot harder for people who actually have OCD to figure out what’s going on with them! We’re going to dive into […]
What to Do When You’re Not Connecting with Your Therapist
Sometimes there’s just a moment when you’re sitting in your therapist’s office and thinking to yourself “I don’t think this is working.” It could be something as simple as the two of you not clicking, or as difficult as your therapist not making you feel seen, heard and understood. Either way, recognizing that your therapist […]
The History of Body Neutrality, Body Positivity & Fat Liberation
Insecurities are the nastiest, meanest, and cruellest little shits that neverrrr seem to stop talking. Like, why?! Why can’t you just exist in your body without feeling afraid to look in the mirror? The media — and even real people in your life — has created a culture that values thinness over almost everything else. […]
CPTSD vs PTSD: Understanding the Difference
You may have heard Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) used as a joke at some point. “Oh, I have PTSD from that hairstylist because she cut my hair all weird!” Well, real PTSD is actually waaaay scarier than a shitty haircut and doesn’t go away as easily as just growing your hair out. It’s a difficult […]