It’s also entirely possible that the lack of privacy and other inconveniences outweigh the pros of therapy right now. If you think that now simply isn’t the best time for treatment, don’t ghost your therapist. Instead, you should… 2. Talk to your therapist about any worries you have regarding online therapy. It’s entirely possible that […]
If you’re wondering how to let go of regret—and if that’s even a worthwhile goal—trust me, you’re not alone. Especially after a year of such loss and change, it’s tempting to look back and think of all the things you could’ve done differently. Whether your regrets are large—like choosing to turn down a scholarship in […]
Whether we talk about grief, coronavirus symptoms, economic fallout, or isolation, the last year has been a kaleidoscope of crisis. If thinking about the future feels overwhelming, a bucket list—which is essentially a running tally of things you’d like to do when it’s safe to do them—is probably the furthest thing from your mind, but […]
It takes work to manage mental health, even—or especially—for presidents. And former President Barack Obama gave a few new details about the things that helped him while in office in a recent interview with theSkimm as part of its Minute to Skimm it digital series. “In jobs of great stress, like the presidency, mental health […]
If you clicked on this article, then you’ve probably heard the term “Sunday scaries” before. You might have even experienced some semblance of the following: It’s Sunday afternoon, the sun is starting to set, and—though you’re still laughing with your family or relaxing on your couch—it hits you that Monday is hours away. While you […]
SELF: Do you have any advice for how we can discern between being in danger and feeling uncomfortable? In those moments when you are afraid, put it on paper. What is the thing that you’re afraid of? What is the worst thing that can happen? Write that down to see—if that thing happens—is your life […]
Forgiveness isn’t always easy. When someone hurts you, it can require major strength (and maturity) to take a deep breath, put your ego aside, and accept a sincere apology. But what happens if the person you need to forgive is, er, yourself? Let’s face it: You might need to forgive yourself for a harmful thing […]
Demi Lovato has long been open about her mental health, shining a spotlight on substance use, bulimia, and bipolar disorder. Now Lovato is telling the full story of her 2018 overdose in a new documentary series—including the factors that led up to the terrifying ordeal. On Wednesday, YouTube released a trailer for the series Demi Lovato: […]
It’s sort of shocking how several terrible things can happen at once. You can feel grief from the actual pandemic and have car trouble, too. You might hear the latest coronavirus figures on TV, only to discover that your neighbor passed away from an illness unrelated to COVID-19. On any given day, civil unrest, economic […]
For Jamie Lee Curtis, this week marks a big milestone: 22 years of sobriety. The Halloween star posted a heartfelt caption on Instagram, commemorating the date and all the progress she’s made in that time. “A LONG time ago… In a galaxy far, far away… I was a young STAR at WAR with herself. I […]
People often describe feeling a sense of relief when they receive a mental health diagnosis after years of unexplained symptoms. Pete Davidson, who has borderline personality disorder (BPD), is one of them. In a conversation with Glenn Close for the Variety series Actors on Actors, Davidson spoke about what it was like to finally receive […]
If you’re seriously tempted to drink alcohol, Dr. Miklowitz recommends trying to put yourself off for an hour after the urge starts. “There’s some value to delaying responses,” he says. “Sometimes that craving will go away in an hour.” It can be useful to establish boundaries with the people around you who are drinking if […]
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