Trouble Sleeping? Sleep Disorders and Your Mental Health
For years I suffered from insomnia and still to this day have trouble falling and staying asleep. According to the American Sleep Association, nearly 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder and about 10% of people have long-lasting insomnia. Most cases of insomnia are related to lifestyle or environmental factors such as poor sleep habits,…
Living with Bipolar Disorder – Which Meds are Right For You?
Most people with bipolar disorder struggle with taking medication routinely and often provide various excuses for noncompliance such as negative side effects, diminished sex drive, forgetfulness, and not accepting their diagnosis. Often these same individuals must try several medications before discovering which works best for them. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), bipolar disorder…
How to Fight Fair
Excerpt from an email from Jennifer Singlarland Ryan, Ph.D., LPC-S at ichoosechange.com Being in a long-term relationship with someone can be rage-inducing, angering, and maddening! I mean, yes, it’s blissful and joyous, too. Blah, blah, blah. Of course. I used to wonder, “What do they mean, ‘marriage takes work.’ How do you work on your marriage?”…
Relationships, Self-Love, and Mental Health
By Candace Schoner. Many of us struggle to live up to the idea of romance and love, whether we are in a relationship or not. That’s why days that are supposed to celebrate love and togetherness can negatively impact self-esteem and magnify feelings of loneliness. Even people in relationships can feel left out on Valentine’s…
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