Tag Tag: Emotional regulation

Feeling Anxious All the Time? You Might Be Stuck in an Emotional Loop

Ellie (name changed) sat on the edge of the couch, twisting her wedding ring over and over. “I know it doesn’t make sense,” she said, “but I can’t stop imagining the worst. That I’ll mess up at work. That something’s… Continue Reading →

Perimenopause, Anxiety, and the Challenge of Staying Connected

You’re not imagining it.Your thoughts are fuzzier.Your patience is thinner.Your body feels unfamiliar—like someone quietly swapped out the version of you that used to feel sharp, steady, and energized. And it’s not just happening in your body.It’s showing up in… Continue Reading →

Why Is It So Hard to Set Boundaries With My Friend?

You care about them.You laugh together, support each other, share your lives.And yet—when something feels off, when you need to say no, or take space, or name a hurt—you freeze. Your heart races.Your mind spins.And suddenly, the thought of setting… Continue Reading →