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Depression can be a overwhelming and debilitating struggle for many people. The feelings of sadness and hopelessness can make it difficult to enjoy life or maintain healthy relationships. If you are experiencing depression, it may be helpful to look towards a solution. One way of managing depressive symptoms that has gained attention recently is acceptance. With Acceptance, individuals can learn to embrace their emotions and allow themselves to work through these difficult times. Working with an online counselor can help you cultivate self-acceptance when dealing with depression. Melancholic mood weaves through all depression. When this gloom seems impenetrable, you are…

On a day-to-day basis, we are faced with different situations that can elicit varied emotional responses. How we interpret and make meaning of these situations goes a long way in determining our mood and feelings. However, we often overlook this and would instead blame external circumstances for how we feel. While it’s natural to have negative thoughts, reacting quickly to them can harm your mental health. Online counseling can help you explore how quick negative interpretations are red flags for mental wellbeing. The truth is that it’s what we say to ourselves in response to any particular situation that mainly…

Are you constantly plagued by feelings of guilt and shame? Do you find yourself setting impossible standards for yourself, only to fall short every time? If yes, then you may be a perfectionist. Perfectionism is the belief that anything short of perfection is failure. It is a common trait among successful people, but it can also be an incredibly detrimental one. When you begin online therapy, you can examine ways that perfectionism may be the source of much of your mental misery, and why you need to start letting go of your need to be perfect. “Should,” “must,” “ought,” “require,”…

Depression can be a debilitating condition that affects our motivation, drive, and pleasure in life. While getting professional help is important, there are other steps we can take to help ourselves through difficult times. One such step is reengaging in a passionate pursuit. You and your online therapist can explore the benefits of reengaging in activities that bring you pleasure and why it is a valuable coping mechanism for depression. It is never too early in the process of curbing depression to think about engaging in a positive or passionate pursuit. A passionate pursuit is more than a planned disruption…

Do you ever feel trapped by negative thoughts and beliefs that leave you feeling helpless and powerless? Do you often find yourself stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and self-criticism? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with helpless thinking, a type of thinking that can become overwhelming and lead to debilitating feelings of anxiety and depression. There are different types of helpless thinking, and working with an online therapist can provide strategies to break free from this pattern of thought. You have the power to think about your thinking. You can learn to develop competing systems of thought…

Do you ever get the feeling that things aren’t as straightforward as they seem? That perhaps the world isn’t so easily divided into good versus bad or right versus wrong? You are not alone. All-or-nothing perfectionist thinking, otherwise known as black and white thinking, plagues us all to some degree. Unfortunately, this extremist thinking can lead to significant issues that prevent you from being happy and fulfilled. When you start online therapy, you can explore why nuanced thinking is more helpful than black and white thinking, and how it can help you achieve a more positive approach to life. All-or-nothing…

Negative thinking can be a habit that’s difficult to break, leading to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. But just like any other habit, it can be unlearned. The key is to develop skills that can help you counter negative thinking, which will positively affect your overall emotional well-being. Online counseling can help you build skills to change the way you think, feel, and behave. By teaching yourself to think about your thinking, by separating sensible from depressive thoughts, and by engaging in problem-solving behaviors, you position yourself to disengage from automatic depressive thinking, feelings, and behavioral habits. The…

Panic attacks are intense and frightening experiences that can be debilitating for those who suffer from them. If you’re one of the many people who deal with panic attacks on a regular basis, it can feel like there’s no way out. But the good news is that you can overcome your fear of panic attacks and learn to cope with them so well that they no longer have the power to frighten you. With the support of an online therapist, you can learn to cope with panic attacks and move towards a happier, more comfortable life. Whether you’re just starting…

Have you ever had a sudden thought that made you feel anxious or upset for no apparent reason? These are automatic thoughts that are very common in all of us. Our thoughts are extremely powerful and shape the way we feel, behave, and react to different situations we face in our daily lives. They have the power to make us feel happy, uncomfortable, or miserable. Working with an online therapist can help you learn about what automatic thoughts are and how they can affect our lives. It can also support you in learning strategies to deal with negative automatic thoughts…

Have you ever found yourself obsessing over the smallest details, constantly striving for excellence, or becoming overly critical of yourself and others? If so, you may be struggling with perfectionism. While striving for excellence can be constructive, perfectionism can be a significant hindrance to your happiness. Perfectionist thoughts often bond with negative emotions like anxiety, anger, and depression, making it challenging to lead a fulfilling life. Online counseling can help you explore the dangers of perfectionism and provide strategies on how to overcome them. Perfectionist thoughts bond with negative emotions (anxiety, anger) and psychological states, such as depression. Perfectionism is…