In recent years, “feeling triggered” has been used to express upset. While feeling triggered is a form of upset, it is a very specific form. Being triggered means feeling upset in a manner that is not rational or proportional to the situation at hand because of historical trauma. Being triggered is an automatic negative response…

Procrastination is major reasons why people start therapy. They want to know why they are not as productive as they would like to be. Procrastination can often be a symptom of an underlying disorder or mental issue. Understanding the type of procrastinator you are can unlock whether or not your procrastination is a symptom of…

Fatigue is a symptom of depression, trauma, and anxiety. Understanding how depression, trauma, and anxiety impact us physically can alert us to when our bodies are warning us that we are emotionally overwhelmed and need to focus on our mental health. Fatigue can be one of the first early warning symptoms that something is going…