
All-or-Nothing Thinking: Examples and How It Causes Depression and Anxiety
Do people often tell you that you see things in black and white, and miss all the shades of gray? This problem is called “all-or-nothing
Do people often tell you that you see things in black and white, and miss all the shades of gray? This problem is called “all-or-nothing
Few emotional problems are as destructive as unhealthy anger. Fortunately, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, can be very helpful if your anger is hard to control.
Do you tend to focus on the worst-case scenario or spend time thinking about how terribly things will go? Catastrophizing is a common component of
If you suffer from anxiety, you may have moments when you wonder if you’re losing your grip, or “going crazy.” For some people, this is
Fainting is always concerning and can happen for many reasons. Learn about the most common type of fainting, vasovagal syncope, and what causes it. Vasovagal
Feeling Dizzy Dizziness is both common and uncomfortable. When you experience dizziness, you might feel lightheaded, woozy, or unsteady. This is not the same as
What Is the “Mental Filter?” Depression occurs for many reasons. A common one is unhelpful thinking patterns — traps that our thoughts can fall into
Crying is hard but understandable — most of the time. What about when it feels like you’re crying for no reason? And what can you
Blushing is a normal reaction in certain circumstances. So why might you have a fear of blushing? And what can you do about it? Karla
Last updated: July 28th, 2024 With contributions from Leah Walsh, Ph.D. Disappointment is a part of life that comes up when your hopes or expectations
Clinical depression is different than feeling sad — although it typically involves feeling sad. Learn how to distinguish depression vs. sadness. Feeling Sad Everyone feels
Many people use these two terms interchangeably, but there are important differences in what it means to be assertive vs. aggressive. See below for examples