OCD vs OCPD: What’s the Difference?
You know that friend who likes to keep their apartment neat and tidy, and EVERY time they clean up a little tiny speck of dust they say “I’m soooo OCD”? Yeah, the normalization of that phrase is suuuper invalidating to people who actually have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Wanting to keep your space clean and only […]
How to Set Boundaries in Dating Relationships
You’ve probably heard before that boundaries are a good idea if you wanna maintain happy, healthy relationships. But maybe you’re not sure what boundaries even look like, especially when it comes to dating. Or like, ya know…how to actually set them? It would be 100x easier if everyone could just read our minds to know […]
‘Do I have ADHD? How is ADHD diagnosed?’
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a mental health disorder that we hear a lot about but is suuuper misunderstood. When we think of someone with ADHD, we might think of the human equivalent of the Energizer Bunny. Basically, someone who is bouncing off the walls 24/7, can’t sit still, talks a […]
What Your Fear of Intimacy Means & 3 Exercises to Help
We’ve all seen those couples that aren’t afraid to smooch anywhere and everywhere — whether it be a busy hallway at school, the water cooler at work, or in any other public place. But you’re just not a fan of PDA (or even intimate moments behind closed doors for that matter!). In fact, your fear […]
The 10 Key Principles of Intuitive Eating
You’re probably already familiar with diet culture…it’s constantly shoved in our faces on social media platforms, advertising campaigns, TV shows. Things like constantly counting calories, only eating at certain times of day, and labeling certain foods as “good” or “bad” are all diet culture practices. Well, the opposite of that (and a much, much healthier […]
5 Tips When You Don’t Know How to Ask for a Divorce
Let’s face it. Going through a divorce sucks for everyone involved, no matter what the circumstances are leading up to this big decision. Chances are, you probably thought you were going to spend the rest of your life with this person. Duh…that’s why you got married in the first place! But whatever your reasons might […]
Feeling Valued: A Guide to Your Emotions
“Thank you” “Well done!” “We’re so happy to have you as part of our family.” “I love you.” “Thank you for helping me.” You’ve probably heard these phrases before, right? Don’t they make you feel so loved, cherished, appreciated, and valued? There’s nothing more welcoming and warming than feeling like people love and appreciate you […]
‘Why Can’t I Focus?’ 10 Ways ADHD May Show Up
Living with ADHD — Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder — means facing a LOT of everyday challenges that most (neurotypical) people won’t understand. It can make someone with ADHD feel incredibly misunderstood. If you’re always wondering “why can’t I focus?” then you might just have ADHD. The truth is, ADHD is more than the stereotypical scatter-brained, hyper little […]