A mental or emotional crisis can feel like drowning. Get to the shore before you make any major decisions. It's no secret that I'm a suicide attempt survivor - I have a TEDx talk about it. Here's what I wish I had known all those years ago. When you are in a crisis, you only have one job: do not make things worse for yourself. When you are in crisis, the adrenaline can make you feel clear-headed and decisive and keen to make decisions you can't take back. Adrenaline (mixed w

ADHD creates unique challenges for emotion regulation, affecting life satisfaction, work, relationships, and self-esteem. So why are so many adult ADHD "treatments" still focused on productivity?

Ending a relationship can be one of the most painful choices we make, even when we’re fairly certain that things aren’t working. For those living with Relationship OCD (often called ROCD), this decision can become even more complicated. What is Relationship OCD? ROCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by intrusive doubts, fears, and compulsions that revolve around romantic relationships. Instead of clarifying feelings of dissatisfaction, ROCD of

This guide follows up on the Calm Place meditation. If you have not already done a Calm Place meditation, please find one here. Shifting...

The Calm Place Meditation (sometimes known as a Safe Place Meditation) is a great way to learn to shift states - from anxious to grounded....