by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
We live in a culture that is remarkably uncomfortable with discomfort. When we’re sad, we want to feel happy. When we’re anxious, we want to feel calm. When we’re overwhelmed, we want the pressure to disappear. There is nothing inherently wrong with wanting relief. If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, of course you want to feel better. If you’re navigating a difficult season you didn’t choose, of course you want it to end. But what if feeling better isn’t the only way to know that you’re okay?
by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
Have you ever noticed that when life feels like too much, you suddenly want something familiar? When stress increases, so does our need for safety and predictability. Sometimes, reaching for familiar foods, routines, or favorite activities is simply our mind and body looking for something that feels safe when life feels uncertain. But how do you know when you’re finding healthy comfort and when you’re avoiding something difficult?
by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
Have you ever wondered why something you thought you had moved past can suddenly bring old emotions rushing back?
Learn why your brain holds on to what your heart wants to release and how memory, emotional processing, faith, and mind renewal can help you heal and move forward.
by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
Have you ever opened a closet and discovered things you don’t even remember putting there? Sometimes our hearts can look a lot like those closets. We accumulate hurts, disappointments, regrets, fears, and resentments without realizing how much weight they add to our lives. Over time, we can become so accustomed to carrying them that we don’t even notice how heavy they’ve become. Emotional hoarding can help explain why we hold onto these hidden burdens and how we can begin making room for healing.
by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
Thinking harder isn’t always the answer. When you’re emotionally overloaded, your brain may need more than another positive thought. Understanding what’s happening in your brain and nervous system can help you respond with more rest, grace, and practical support. Find out what may actually help when your mind feels overloaded.
by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health |
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn’t always look like exhaustion. You may still be showing up. You answer the phone. You go to work. You remember the appointment. You make the decision. You check on the person who needs checking on. You keep the family moving. You handle the crisis. From the outside, you may look perfectly capable. But inside, something has changed. Feeling tired and unmotivated? Learn why you may be depleted, not lazy.
