When I was diagnosed with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) two years ago, itdidn’t exactly come as a surprise to me. Like many others who suspect they might havethis misunderstood, lonely, and often debilitating disorder, I had done a lot of researchon my own before receiving a medical diagnosis. For years, I noticed a pattern of […]
Thinking about therapy myths is quite fun for me, for some reason. Perhaps because there are so many myths about therapy, myths that are often perpetuated in movies, or media, or in conversations around a dinner table. It’s not me shouting at the television as I watch Naomi Watts, playing therapist Jean Halloway in the […]
There are many reasons that may be holding you back from going to therapy. Here are 3 common reasons that might be stopping you. 1. Where do I even begin trying to find a therapist? If you are comfortable, begin by asking your network – your friends – who they might see for therapy and whether […]