Couples today are often pursuing careers such as nursing that require them to work overnight or even multi-day shifts. While working opposite shifts may provide perks such as allowing your child to stay home with both of you, there are also a few downsides. When you barely see your spouse, it is easy for minor conflicts to get blown out of proportion or for you to lose sight of what made you fall in love.…
If you have just started seeking counseling to help you gain a better perspective on your life, you may feel a little lost and wonder if there is anything you can do to help your progress. If so, use the following tips to help you get the most out of your counseling sessions with your therapist.
1. Write Down Important Points You Want to Discuss
In the days between your therapy appointments, you may have issues or think of problems you wish to discuss with your therapist during your next appointment.…
Millions of Americans suffer from depression at some point in their lives. For some people, it’s a temporary disorder that they can cope with relatively well on their own. In other cases, the disorder can be completely debilitating and uproot your life.
No matter where you fall on that spectrum, you probably are searching for every tool you can find to help alleviate the depressive symptoms you experience. You should start by seeing your doctor so they can diagnose the severity of your disorder and prescribe the proper medication if necessary.…
