When a job is ending and a severance offer is presented, many people feel pressured to act quickly, even while feeling shocked, anxious, or exhausted. Severance offers are often assumed to be final, but that is not always the case, and rushing decisions can work against your interests. This … [Read more...] about Before You Sign a Severance Offer: Slow Down and Get Support
Does Fear Make CIRS Worse? Understanding the Role of Anxiety
Being diagnosed with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) can trigger intense fear and uncertainty, particularly when symptoms are severe, persistent, and difficult to explain. Many people experience heightened anxiety, vigilance, and nervous system activation after diagnosis, which can … [Read more...] about Does Fear Make CIRS Worse? Understanding the Role of Anxiety
How Common Is Depression in Adults? Rates and Risk Factors
Depression affects a significant portion of the adult population, with millions of individuals experiencing diagnosable depressive episodes, lifetime mood disorders, or recurring symptoms at various points in life. This article reviews current data on how common depression is among adults, examines … [Read more...] about How Common Is Depression in Adults? Rates and Risk Factors
Why High-Income Professionals Struggle to Stop Working
Many high-income professionals find themselves unable to stop working even when their job is exhausting, stressful, or diminishing their quality of life. This article explores the psychological and emotional reasons successful, well-paid individuals struggle to step back from demanding careers, … [Read more...] about Why High-Income Professionals Struggle to Stop Working
Why High Earners Never Feel Like They Have Enough
Many high earners assume that reaching financial security or income milestones will finally bring relief and peace of mind, but for many successful professionals, the sense of “enough” remains elusive. This article explores why individuals with high income frequently feel that their financial goals … [Read more...] about Why High Earners Never Feel Like They Have Enough
Emotional Burnout | When Your Relationship Drains You
Do you work long hours to avoid going home? I’m Dr. Patricia Turner, a Registered Psychologist in private practice in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I work with professionals experiencing burnout and chronic exhaustion. People typically think that burnout is caused by carrying a heavy workload, but … [Read more...] about Emotional Burnout | When Your Relationship Drains You
Are There Alternatives to CPAP for Sleep Apnea?
Being diagnosed with sleep apnea can raise a lot of questions, particularly if you’ve been prescribed CPAP therapy and are finding it difficult to tolerate. Some people adjust well to CPAP, while others notice discomfort, disrupted sleep, or a sense that it simply isn’t the right fit for them. If … [Read more...] about Are There Alternatives to CPAP for Sleep Apnea?
Why Following Your Cancer Treatment Plan Matters
Following a cancer treatment plan can be physically, emotionally, and practically challenging, and many patients struggle at times to stay fully engaged with care. People often look to five-year cancer survival rates, yet these statistics are frequently misunderstood and do not account for the … [Read more...] about Why Following Your Cancer Treatment Plan Matters
How Sexual Assault in the Workplace Affects Mental Health
Content note: This post discusses sexual assault in the workplace and its mental health impact. Sexual assault in the workplace is often misunderstood as rare, overt, or immediately identifiable. In reality, many experiences occur within complex power dynamics, unfold over time, and leave … [Read more...] about How Sexual Assault in the Workplace Affects Mental Health
CIRS and Nervous System Dysregulation: The Role Fear Plays
CIRS, Developmental Trauma, and Nervous System Dysregulation If you have been diagnosed with CIRS, you are likely to benefit from learning how to regulate your nervous system. If you haven’t already charged down the path, I encourage you to pause before spending large sums of money chasing medical … [Read more...] about CIRS and Nervous System Dysregulation: The Role Fear Plays