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Is PTSD The Same as Trauma?

Many people go through painful, frightening, or deeply overwhelming experiences that stay with them long after the event or situation is over. Maybe you've noticed yourself feeling more anxious, emotionally numb, on edge, easily triggered, or unlike yours...

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Trauma Therapy: What it is & How it Helps

Trauma can affect people in ways that are difficult to explain until you’ve lived through it yourself. You may feel constantly anxious, emotionally numb, disconnected from others, easily overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or unlike the person you used t...

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What is Trauma-Informed Care in Therapy and Psychiatry?

For many people, reaching out for mental health support is not easy. Maybe you've tried therapy before and left feeling dismissed, judged, rushed, or misunderstood. Or perhaps you've experienced trauma and worry that talking about it will force you to rel...

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Is Trauma Dumping Hurting Your Relationships?

Sometimes, when life feels overwhelming, we turn to the people closest to us for comfort. After a painful argument, a stressful workday, a traumatic experience, or weeks of feeling emotionally exhausted, it’s natural to want someone to listen. Human being...

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LGBTQ+ Awareness: What is Pride Month?

Every June, cities across the country fill with rainbow flags, parades, celebrations, and events honoring LGBTQ+ Pride Month. For many people, Pride Month is a time of joy, self-expression, community, and visibility. But behind the celebrations is a deepe...

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Separation Anxiety Disorder In Adults, Children, & Infants

It’s completely normal to feel a little anxious when being away from someone you love, especially in new situations or environments. Separation anxiety disorder isn’t about normal everyday worries, such as a child feeling nervous before their first sleepo...

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OCD Symptoms in Women & Where to Get Treatment in Chicago

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be an exhausting, isolating, and deeply misunderstood condition. This can be especially true for women whose symptoms are often dismissed as “overthinking,” perfectionism, anxiety, or simply being “too emotional.” M...

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Emotional Numbness: A Trauma Response

“Shouldn’t I be happy?” “Why can’t I feel anything?” If you’ve ever had thoughts like these, you’re far from alone. Many people move through life feeling emotionally flat, disconnected, or distant from themselves and the people around them. You might stru...

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD - A Guide for Chicago Residents

If you have OCD, you know how overwhelming it can feel to live with constant intrusive thoughts, doubt, and anxiety. You may find yourself stuck in repetitive behaviors or mental rituals — like checking, reassurance-seeking, reviewing past events, or tryi...

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Relationship OCD (ROCD): Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment

It happens to all of us every now and then. You’re dating someone, perhaps you are even engaged to the person, and the thought pops into your head “are they really the one?” or “what if I don’t really love them?” For most people, those thoughts are uncom...

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Harm OCD: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment in Chicago

If you’re experiencing distressing thoughts about harming yourself or others, it can feel confusing, scary, and even isolating. You might find yourself questioning what these thoughts mean about you. These thoughts can feel deeply unsettling, especially b...

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How to Overcome Performance Anxiety

While it’s certainly prevalent in the field, performance anxiety is not exclusive to people in the entertainment industry. It can happen to anyone. In some cases, performance anxiety can be subtle, manifesting as nervousness before an event, such as a ver...

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