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Techniques for Managing your Emotions

Photo of woodblock print "The Insistent Lover" by Sugimura Jihei, c. late 17thC

In addition to the cognitive behavioral therapy you are probably doing with your counselor or psychologist, there are several things you can do in between sessions to promote positive emotions and reduce the impact of negative emotions. Techniques for managing your emotions: 1. Get enough sleep. Sleep is not just something that is nice to have; […]

Celebrate your wins

Photo of Smiling figure (Sonriente) sculpture by a South central Veracruz artist(s), c. 600-1000CE

Most people underestimate the impact of neurotransmitters on their mental health. This is particularly true if you have a condition that causes a deficiency or irregularity of a neurotransmitter. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in feelings of pleasure and joy, and when you don’t have enough of it (as in ADHD), you probably […]