I’m so Confused About My Emotions That I Don’t Know How to Feel
If you grew up before the 70s you might have been given instructions such as: Big boys don’t cry Don’t be a crybaby. You shouldn’t feel that way. Don’t you be angry with me! It’s not o.k. to get angry. Why are you feeling sad when there’s so much to be grateful for? Don’t show [...]
Let's Talk About Death and Mourning
Today we’re going to take a look at grief – it is in the public eye on a daily basis if you watch the news. We see grieving spouses and families as the news reporters cover the war, report murders and mayhem, report on accidents and on the passing of national figures or celebrities. We [...]
Why You Need to Express Emotion
By Lou LaGrand When I was young I was taught that crying was not good. After all, the message was that if you cry too much, “you’re going to get sick.” Crying, especially in public, definitely was bad news. In short, crying, even when grieving, was considered to be a sign of weakness. If you [...]
Surround Yourself with Support to Overcome a Broken Heart
By Viveca Stone How to Create a Support System during a Love Crisis “Broken heart syndrome: real, potentially deadly, but recovery is quick” according to Hopkins scientists.” In 2005, a condition called stress cardiomyopathy was discovered by Hopkins researchers. Also known as “broken heart” syndrome, it can trigger sudden, yet reversible heart failure that mimics [...]
