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The Salience of Feeling: Experiencing Depression vs. Understanding It
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The Salience of Feeling: Experiencing Depression vs. Understanding It

Depression Counseling, Family of Origin Counseling, Insecurity Counseling, relationship issues, stress

The Salience of Feeling: Experiencing Depression vs. Understanding It

By dr_j_raymond|2024-07-16T19:11:58+00:00July 16th, 2024|Depression Counseling, Family of Origin Counseling, Insecurity Counseling, relationship issues, stress|

Experiencing depression that feels like a heavy weight, covered by a dark cloud Ursula a 25-year-old high school math teacher described this “heavy thing in my gut and chest, that’s always there. I’ve had it ever since I can remember. I can’t have any fun. If I try to rest or have fun, I [...]

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Giving Up and Giving in to Maintain Romantic Relationships
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Giving Up and Giving in to Maintain Romantic Relationships

Individual Counseling, relationship issues

Giving Up and Giving in to Maintain Romantic Relationships

By dr_j_raymond|2024-03-11T22:47:20+00:00February 8th, 2024|Individual Counseling, relationship issues|

Giving up on important aspects in your relationship is deflating. Giving into your partner feels as if you are denying important parts of yourself in favor of your romantic relationship. Giving up on something you want, or giving up on getting through to your partner is a sense of defeat and or disempowerment. Giving [...]

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