Constant worry that's hard to control may signal generalized anxiety disorder. Understanding the difference between everyday stress and GAD helps you recognize when to seek support. Learn the mental, physical, and behavioral symptoms of persistent anxiety and chronic worry.
Tag: emotional regulation
Being able to understand your emotions, work with them rather than against them, and choose responses that fit your values, goals, and the situation.
Emotional regulation is your ability to work with your emotions—rather than feeling controlled by them—so you can think clearly, stay grounded, and respond in healthy ways.
ADHD Anxiety: Understanding the Connection Between ADHD and Anxious Feelings
If you have ADHD and struggle with anxious feelings, you're not alone. Research shows 25-50% of adults with ADHD also experience significant anxiety. Understanding how these conditions connect can help you make sense of your experiences and find the right support for managing both.
Understanding Inward BPD Symptoms: When Borderline Personality Disorder Turns Inside
Borderline personality disorder doesn't always look dramatic or explosive. Inward BPD symptoms turn pain inside, making suffering less visible but equally severe. Learn to recognize these internal experiences, understand the hidden struggles, and discover why recognizing these quieter symptoms matters for getting appropriate support and treatment.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy and DBT Distress Tolerance Skills
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps people manage intense emotions and build a life worth living. Created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, DBT teaches four essential skill sets including distress tolerance—tools for surviving crisis moments without making things worse. Learn how these evidence-based techniques can help you.
Eating Disorder Behaviors: A Coping Skill Rooted in Attachment
Eating disorder behaviors aren't just about food—they're coping mechanisms for overwhelming emotions. Understanding how restricting, binge eating, and purging function as survival strategies helps us see these patterns differently. Learn why these behaviors develop and how recognizing them as coping skills is the first step toward healing.
What is DBT Therapy? Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Wondering if DBT therapy is right for you? Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps people manage intense emotions and improve relationships through skills training and individual counseling. Learn what makes DBT different from traditional talk therapy and who benefits most from this evidence-based approach.
High Functioning Burnout is Still Burnout
Burnout manifests in various forms, impacting emotional well-being beyond typical work stress, affecting both professionals and parents. It can appear as high-functioning burnout, under-challenged burnout, or worn-out burnout. Emotional exhaustion is a common thread, with therapy offering pathways to regain energy, set boundaries, and reconnect with oneself. Seeking help early is crucial.
Therapy Isn’t Just for Crisis
Therapy is not solely for crises; it serves as preventative care for emotional health. Many seek therapy for feelings of overwhelm, relationship patterns, or personal growth. Early intervention fosters emotional resilience and better long-term outcomes. Therapy promotes self-understanding, allowing individuals to manage stress and enhance life quality without hitting rock bottom.
Why Starting Therapy Before the Holidays Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Give Yourself
Personal Balance Counseling in Orland Park encourages starting therapy before the holiday season to build support against stress. Early therapy offers skills for managing emotions, clarity for the new year, and the opportunity to break unhelpful patterns. Don’t wait for burnout; prioritize your well-being now with professional guidance.
The Importance of Routine in Mental Health
by Sam Pagana, LPC, Personal Balance Counseling In our fast-paced and unpredictable world, maintaining a daily routine might seem boring or overly structured, but in reality, routines can be one of the most powerful tools for supporting mental health and…