Susan stared at her phone for the third time that morning, her thumb hovering over the “send” button. The email was simple enough, declining a social invitation that didn’t feel right to her. Yet her heart was racing, her mind spinning with familiar anxious thoughts: What if
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Do you wake up with a sore jaw, persistent headaches, or teeth that feel sensitive and worn? If so, you might be among the millions worldwide who suffer from bruxism, the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth. Approximately 22% of people suffer with bruxism, which means this
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It’s 2 AM, and your mind is racing through tomorrow’s presentation for the third night this week. Your heart pounds as you replay every possible scenario where things could go wrong. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, over 40 million adults in the United States experience anxiety disorders
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You’re really losing it lately, aren’t you? I’m genuinely worried about your mental state.” Lucy stared at her husband, Mark, feeling that familiar knot in her stomach. She had just confronted him about the credit card charges she’d found—expensive dinners at restaurants she’d never been to, during
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Lucy sits in therapy, tears streaming down her face as she recounts her childhood for what feels like the hundredth time. “I know my father’s criticism is why I can’t handle feedback at work,” she says. “But knowing this doesn’t seem to change anything. Am I healing,
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This blog post was written by guest blogger Liana West, founder of Accelerated Hypnotherapy, a Certified in OEI Therapy for Trauma, and a Specialist in Trauma Recovery with the American Hypnosis Association. Betrayal Trauma: What It Is and Why It Hurts Betrayal trauma happens when someone you
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Dissociative disorders can make you feel disconnected from yourself, your memories, and your surroundings. When conventional therapies don’t provide sufficient relief, many wonder if less conventional approaches like hypnosis might help. This question needs careful exploration, especially given the complex nature of dissociation, the misconceptions surrounding hypnosis
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If you’ve experienced trauma and are still feeling its effects, you may have tried various approaches to find relief. While traditional talk therapy can be valuable for some people, many trauma survivors find that hypnotherapy offers a uniquely effective path to healing. This is because trauma isn’t
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Ever notice a strange feeling when someone is trying to be or maybe even is genuinely nice to you? That little voice that questions their motives or makes you want to pull away? If kindness sometimes makes you uncomfortable or even angry, you’re not alone. I spoke
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In an age where personal branding has become a necessity and social media encourages carefully curated presentations of self, the concept of authentic living stands as a powerful counterforce. Authenticity—the practice of aligning our external actions and expressions with our internal values, desires, and beliefs—offers not just
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