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The Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression No One Talks About

Do you ever feel drained for no reason, stuck in a mental loop, or overwhelmed by even the smallest thing? While there may be nothing you can point to that’s causing you to feel out of sorts, your feelings may be signs of a mental health struggle.

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How to Navigate Dating Apps in Canada: A Therapist’s Perspective

Dating today doesn’t look the same as it did a generation ago and unlike romance books and movies, you’re not usually meeting people through random run-ins or at cafes anymore. Today, you are more likely to be using a dating app, scrolling through profiles, swiping left or right, and trying to start conversations through a screen. So, in this blog post, we are talking about how to navigate dating apps in Canada from a therapist’s perspective.

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Anxiety Breathing Techniques That Bring Relief

Anxiety has become a global mental health challenge that is experienced daily by an increasing number of people. It can manifest as heaviness in your chest, racing thoughts, or a sudden feeling of doom that seems to come out of nowhere. Given its prevalence, today we are sharing anxiety breathing techniques to bring you relief and help you develop emotional resilience over time.

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Why Wedding Planning Stress Doesn't Have To Be Part of the Process

Let’s get one thing straight: just because you’re planning a wedding doesn’t mean you’re supposed to be stressed out of your mind. But somewhere along the way, we started treating wedding planning stress like a rite of passage, and decided that losing sleep, snapping at your partner, and second-guessing every decision is just “part of the process.” It's not. Or at least, it doesn't have to be.

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EMDR Therapy for PTSD and Why It's Becoming a Go-To Treatment

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of painful memories that won't fade, no matter how much time passes? For many people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma does not just go away — it lingers, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being.

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Anxiety Attack Symptoms: What to Look for and How to Find Relief

Everyone has those moments when stress takes over—your heart pounds, your chest feels tight, and your thoughts spiral out of control.

Sound familiar? You might have encountered an anxiety attack. It can feel scary, especially when you’re unsure of what is happening or how to handle it. But rest assured, these are common anxiety attack symptoms and there are a variety of things you can do to lessen their intensity and even prevent future anxiety attacks.  

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