You’re Not Crazy, You’re Activated! (Understanding Emotional Triggers and Attachment Responses)
We’ve all been there - the moment where you send a text, they don’t respond, your stomach drops, and your brain starts building a case (they’re pulling away, I said too much, I am too much). This is how it always starts… and then the shame rolls in. But let me tell you… you’re not crazy! Your nervous system is activated!
Self-Care in the Midst of Political Unrest (and Why Therapy Is Never Neutral)
It can be hard to relax when the world feels loud, volatile, and uncertain. Political unrest doesn’t just live on the news or in our phones, it shows up in our bodies. Tight chest, shorter tempers, diassociation, and exhaustion that no amount of sleep helps. Many people say that they feel guilty for needing rest when so much feels at stake, or ashamed for being overwhelmed when others have it worse. The truth is, your nervous system doesn’t care about politics. It cares about safety. And right now, a lot of people don’t feel safe.
Anxious Attachment or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference and Begin Healing
It’s a common question I hear in therapy: “Is this just anxiety or something deeper?”
When your heart races after not getting a text back or you feel a wave of panic when your partner pulls away, it can feel impossible to tell. Anxiety and anxious attachment can look and feel like fear, overthinking, and emotional intensity. But, they grow from different places.
When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed/Activated During an Argument
Personally, and professionally, I’ve noticed that seldomly do we find ourselves able to argue without our emotions getting the best of us