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Transactional Relationships: What They Really Mean

Every relationship involves some give-and-take. But when the exchange becomes the whole point, where one person does this so the other does that, you’re likely looking

Relationship OCD: When Doubt Takes Over Your Love Life

If you have ever found yourself lying awake, silently questioning if you truly love your partner. Many people quietly carry these same doubts, wondering if something

How to Leave a Toxic Relationship: Safe Steps

Leaving a toxic relationship is rarely simple. You may feel love and pain at the same time, doubt your decision, or return again and again despite

What Is a Platonic Relationship Really About?

I have worked with many people who genuinely could not answer a surprisingly simple question: What is a platonic relationship, and do I actually have one?

Thinking of Stopping Lamictal? What You Need to Know

Lamictal is the brand name for lamotrigine, a prescription medication commonly used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. For many people, it becomes part of a

Can OCD Go Away Without Treatment?

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”- John Green I get asked this question more than almost any other, usually in a

Inside a Depression Room: Meanings, signs and Reality

A “depression room” not only refers to an untidy space but is often used to describe something deeper. A depressed bedroom should not be used to

Can You Pass out From a Panic Attack: Risks and Realities

I’m often asked whether a panic attack can actually make you pass out. It’s a common concern, and it makes sense that people wonder about it,

I want to cry but I can’t: Why and how to fix

In my years studying emotional regulation, I’ve noticed that few experiences unsettle people more than wanting to cry and finding they simply can’t. They come to