Even though more people are being aware of the importance of destigmatization of mental illness, it is still difficult for one to accept being in a depressive episode. On the contrary, some people might feel “proud” of being mentally well or feeling happy in general. They might think they did really well to maintain their mental well-being. There …
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Nowadays, well-being and happiness are important aspects that people striving to achieve. Unknowingly, we all tend to present our best self with physical and mental well-being in front of others. With this expectation in mind, it may be difficult for us to accept the days when we feel depressed. We may criticize ourselves for being …
To varying degree, we all may have trauma in our developmental history. In the culture of striving for achievement and perfectionism, being criticized and demanded by our parents in the childhood is common. As everyone of us has our own dark sides, it is inevitable for us to face subtle or intense bullying in some …
Nowadays, many people understand the benefits of regular mindfulness exercises, such as enhancing concentration and attention, emotional regulation, stress reduction, or pain management. However, many clients told me that they cannot commit regular practice due to their tight schedule. Sometimes, even during holiday, people are reluctant to spend some time for formal mindfulness exercises, including …
A less known symptom in people who have history of childhood trauma is dissociation. Usually, people are being aware of their depressive mood, anxiety, sleep problems, etc. When they come to see me, they may tell me that they also experience some symptoms that do not make sense to them. For example, a client felt …
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From social media to delicious dessert, we may all experience our desire to obtain more pleasurable feelings from various channels. When we made a posting on social media, we might be tempted to check our accounts more often to see how many “reactions” we obtained from our friends. When we opened a pack of potatoes …
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