Unlike Major Depressive Disorder, PDD can be present in people who are high-functioning and seem to be doing well. But inside things are very different.
Stress can have a significant impact on the amount of sleep you are able to get. When your body gets stuck in the fight-flight-freeze syndrome that is part of stress, it can make it harder to relax and allow sleep to happen.
When it comes to relationships, one of the most meaningful things you can do is ask questions that you DON’T know the answer to. It is a way to express curiosity and wonder about this person you care about.
Mindfulness practice may be something that is new to you. Like any new skill, you may experience some resistance and some obstacles that get in the way of your practice.
One of the common myths of marriage is that good marriages have little or no conflict. Most likely you know, cognitively, about this myth. We realize that arguments are bound to happen between two people in a relationship.
The floors of this Relationship House are supported by two columns: Trust and Commitment. Trust is basically the answer to the question: Are you there for me?
Research shows that rituals can be useful for soothing anxiety. That’s important because stress and anxiety can feel uncomfortable and hamper your performance.