Q: I seem to be a chronic worrier. I have always been like this. I am in my twenties and I seem to worry about everything from my personal life to my career. I don’t want to end up like this forever. Can you help? A: It sounds like you are preoccupied with events or… Read More
Q: I am a senior in college and I am struggling with getting a good night’s sleep. I think I am worrying and I don’t seem able to turn off my brain. What should I do because I feel it’s affecting my grades? A: We live in a culture of sleep deprivation. Most of us do… Read More
Q: I have been having some dreams lately that seem strange and by the time I wake up, I don’t remember much about them. What are some ways I can analyze my dreams? A: Dreams are very symbolic and offer a pathway to our subconscious mind. Dreams are significant as you are processing insight into… Read More
Q: My boyfriend keeps a lot of things from me and I feel he is very secretive. Is this unhealthy? A: Most of us have a secret or two that we wish to keep to ourselves and that is perfectly okay. We have things from our past that we prefer not to share with others…. Read More
Q: What are some codependent behaviors? A: Codependent behaviors include trying to control others, perfectionism, approval-seeking behaviors, the inability to express anger (i.e., being passive-aggressive) and other feelings out of fear of being disapproved of, and overreacting. If you or someone you know has these behaviors, often the person is unaware because they are so ingrained… Read More