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General Mental Health

Am I Depressed or Lazy? How to Tell the Difference

People with depression are often labeled as "lazy," but that's not the case. Laziness can look a lot like depression, but there are key differences you need to consider.

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Self-Harm Scars: Whether or Not to Show Them Is Your Decision Alone

Whether or not to show your self-harm scars is a decision only you can make. It’s important to make the decision that helps you stay safe and feel confident.

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Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season: 12 Tips and Quotes

The holiday season can feel heavier than any other time when you’re grieving, and you don’t have to force yourself to celebrate. Here are 12 compassionate ways to get through the holidays at your own pace, with space for whatever you’re feeling.

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The Symptoms of High-Functioning Depression: Can You Be Depressed but Still High Functioning?

High-functioning depression can be hard to recognize because you’re still getting things done even while you feel drained or numb inside. But you deserve support just like anyone else.

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Power of Vulnerability

Vulnerability isn’t about being fragile; it’s about being real. In this post, we’ll explore how openness can strengthen relationships, build courage, and remind us we don’t have to do life alone.

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Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Answers to Your FAQs

Ketamine-assisted therapy can help you find relief from depression, even if nothing else has worked before.

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Anxiety

Can Anxiety Cause Psychosis? Understanding How Psychotic Features Can Show Up When You Live With Anxiety | Thrive Therapy | Anxiety Treatment Phoenix AZ

Anxiety doesn't directly cause psychosis. But it can lead to symptoms that look very similar, and many people live with both.

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Can Anxiety Kill You? No, You Can't Die From a Panic Attack, but You Still Deserve Treatment

Anxiety and panic attacks can feel so intense that you might genuinely fear you’re about to die. Anxiety won't directly kill you, but it can lead to long-term health consequences.

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Severe Anxiety Treatment Without Medication: Beat Anxiety Disorder and Improve Mental Health

If you don’t want to or can’t take medication, your choice is valid. Fortunately, it’s possible to treat severe anxiety without medication — and some types of therapy can be even more effective than meds.

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Rush of Anxiety when Falling Asleep: Sleep Anxiety, Nighttime Panic Attacks, and Tips for Improving Sleep

When you’re sleep-deprived, anxiety at night is the last thing you need. Here’s why anxiety can get worse at night, and how to get the restful sleep you deserve.

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Can You Be Hospitalized for Severe Anxiety? When to Go to the Hospital, and What to Expect

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Best Jobs for People With Social Anxiety: Find the Right Fit

Navigating social anxiety at work can be tough. Here’s a guide on how to cope, including a list of some jobs for people with social anxiety and how to get treatment.

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OCD

What Having Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Really Means

"I'm so OCD." Agh! Even just the grammar of it is annoying.

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Types of OCD Intrusive Thoughts: Understanding Symptoms

Trigger warning. This blog talks specifically about upsetting intrusive thoughts. Please read at your own discretion.

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The Impacts and Affects of OCD on Relationships

If there were ever a mental health condition that met the criteria for being a "family disease," then it would be obsessive compulsive disorder.

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Relationships

How To Communicate With An Avoidant Partner and Improve Intimacy — Without Pushing

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Couples Therapy for Communication Issues: Is It Worth It? | Thrive Therapy Couples Therapy Phoenix

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A Therapist in Phoenix AZ Answers: What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) For Couples, and How Can It Help You?

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Is Couples Therapy Covered By Insurance?

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Are Situationships Bad for Mental Health? According to Many People, Yes.

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Take This "Do I Want to Get a Divorce Quiz" by Licensed Couples Therapists

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Trauma

The Power of Vulnerability

She defines vulnerability to be "the emotion that we experience during times of uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure."

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Patience and Making The Bed

Truth be told, I am not a very patient person..

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