Getting older doesn’t mean your sexuality has to become less interesting. For people who practice BDSM, or have sexual interests outside conventional expectations, kink and aging can bring up some unique questions. Your body may change. Your desires may change. Your relationships and priorities may change. Sometimes, the ways you experience pleasure or participate in […]
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Having a baby can bring profound love and joy, but it can also bring exhaustion, uncertainty, and difficult emotions. If your wife is experiencing postpartum depression, you may feel worried, helpless, or unsure about what to do. You may also wonder how to help your wife with postpartum depression without making her feel pressured or
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Driving in Seattle can be stressful even when you’re not experiencing anxiety. Heavy traffic, freeway merges, steep hills, bridges, construction, unfamiliar roads, and rainy weather can make getting behind the wheel feel overwhelming. For some people, however, driving causes more than ordinary frustration. Anxiety while driving can lead to racing thoughts, physical symptoms, panic, avoidance,
Talking about painful experiences can be an important part of healing. Sharing with a trusted friend, partner, family member, or therapist can help you feel understood and less alone. But emotional conversations can sometimes become overwhelming for the person listening. You may have heard this described as trauma dumping. The term is commonly used to
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Erectile difficulties can be frustrating, confusing, and difficult to talk about. If you’ve experienced trouble getting or maintaining an erection, you may wonder whether something is wrong with you or whether it means you’re no longer attracted to your partner. Erectile difficulties can have many causes. Physical health conditions, medications, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and
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Bipolar disorder is a real, treatable mental health condition that affects mood, energy, activity levels, sleep, and daily functioning. Yet misconceptions about bipolar disorder can make it difficult for people to recognize symptoms, seek help, or talk openly about what they are experiencing. Understanding Bipolar Disorder is a fuller picture: bipolar disorder does not define
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Depression and ADHD can look surprisingly similar. Difficulty concentrating, low motivation, forgetfulness, trouble completing tasks, and reduced productivity can occur with either condition. This overlap can make it difficult to understand what is really going on, and sometimes a person may experience both. Understanding the differences between depression vs ADHD can be an important first
Religion can provide meaning, community, and connection. But for some people, religious experiences can also involve fear, shame, control, rejection, or abuse. These experiences can have lasting effects on emotional well-being, relationships, identity, and a person’s sense of safety. This is sometimes referred to as religious trauma. What Is Religious Trauma? Religious trauma describes the
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Having a baby can bring profound joy, but it can also bring unexpected worry, fear, and emotional overwhelm. If you find yourself constantly checking on your baby, imagining something going wrong, struggling to relax, or feeling unable to quiet your thoughts, you may be wondering whether what you’re experiencing is more than typical new-parent worry.
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The conversation about mental health has opened up in recent years, and that’s something to celebrate. Still, one topic continues to carry quiet shame and mixed feelings: psychiatric medication such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics. Maybe you’ve asked yourself “Am I weak for needing medication?” or “Shouldn’t I be able to manage this on
