Notes from Therapy

Real things. Plain language.

Honest writing about the things people actually struggle with. Whether or not you are in therapy.

Am I Burnt Out, or Am I Just Lazy?

If you have been pushing yourself to get it together and it is not working, it might not be about willpower. Here is how to tell the difference.

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Anxiety5 min read

You Look Fine. So Why Does Everything Feel So Hard?

You are getting things done, but you are running on fear and dread. High functioning anxiety is real, and it is exhausting. Here is what it actually feels like.

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Stress & Nervous System5 min read

You Slept 8 Hours. So Why Are You Still Exhausted?

If sleep is not fixing your exhaustion, it might not be a sleep problem. A therapist explains what chronic tiredness can actually mean.

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Relationships & Patterns5 min read

Why You Can't Stop People Pleasing, Even When You Know It Is Hurting You

People pleasing is not a bad habit. For most people, it started as survival. Here is what keeps it going, and how to start changing it.

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Mental Health5 min read

Why Do I Feel Empty Even When Everything Is Fine?

You have a life that looks fine from the outside. So why does it feel hollow? A therapist explains why emptiness happens and what it might mean.

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Anxiety5 min read

How to Stop Overthinking at Night

Your body is exhausted but your brain won't stop. A therapist explains why nighttime spiraling happens and what actually helps.

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Getting Started5 min read

I Know I Need Therapy. So Why Can't I Start?

You've known for a while that therapy would help. So why does actually making the appointment feel impossible? A therapist explains the barriers that keep people stuck.

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Getting Started5 min read

What Is Therapy Actually Like?

Never been to therapy before? A therapist walks you through what actually happens in a session, without the mystery or the clichés.

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Mental Health5 min read

Why Am I So Irritable Lately?

Snapping at people you love. Annoyed by everything. A therapist explains why irritability is often anxiety, burnout, or depression showing up in disguise.

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Depression5 min read

Am I Depressed? What Depression Actually Feels Like

Depression is not always crying. Sometimes it looks like going through the motions, feeling nothing, or just being very tired. A therapist explains what to look for.

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Getting Started5 min read

Signs You Might Need Therapy (Even If Things Aren't That Bad)

You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. A therapist explains the quieter signs that talking to someone would help.

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