BlogAddiction to drugs or alcohol is hard to control. They can make you feel guilty, or ashamed. They can strain your relationship at home and at work, so why doesn’t it help to know how they connect to anxiety?
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However, the rates among transgender individuals are even higher. Many transgender people suffer from one or more mental health issues.
While there are many reasons why transgender individuals may suffer from mental illness, one reason is because of the negative attitudes held towards transgender people. Transgender people are often treated poorly, and can face discrimination and harassment simply because of how they identify themselves. Some transgender people also face physical attacks, including rape and murder.
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When a couple turns towards one another, they make and respond with what we call ‘Bids For Connection.’ Bids can range from small things, like trying to get your attention by calling out to you, to bigger things, such as asking for deeper needs to meet. Happy couples are able to recognize when their partner is making bids and stop whatever they’re doing to engage.
Marriage and other committed, monogamous relationships involve imperfect people trying to navigate an imperfect world together. While creating a strong relationship requires effort, struggle, and suffering; the joy, connection, friendship, support, and love make the journey worthwhile.
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At its core, PTSS is a disorder that keeps us stuck in the past. However, grounding techniques can help us reconnect with the present.
Finding grounding techniques that work for your PTSD symptoms has been a long journey. While grounding techniques may not work for everyone, they’re worth trying out if you’re struggling with PTSS.
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