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Plano Whole Life Counseling

Licensed Psychologist and Therapists in Plano, Texas

Being Alone vs. Loneliness

April 2, 2019 by Ruth Okeefe

What’s the difference between feeling alone and loneliness? Alone is a physical sense of nobody being around. Loneliness is a much deeper, emotional feeling that stems from lack of connections to others. It’s important to determine the difference because one could feel lonely even in a crowded room. Loneliness could also result in negative emotions… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Anxiety, Articles, Blog, Common Issues, Depression, Newsletter, Relationship Tagged With: anxiety, CBT, depression, feeling alone, loneliness, Plano counseling, plano therapy, Plano Whole Life Counseling

A 2018 Review of the Most Discussed Topics in Therapy in the United States

January 8, 2019 by Ruth Okeefe

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There are many reasons why people seek out therapy. Research has shown that in 2018, people saw a therapist the most to treat anxiety, work/life balance, political woes, sexual assault, electronics addiction, relationship issues, grief, fear of mass shootings.   Causes of Mental Health Concerns Exposure to social media and other newsworthy outlets is one… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Anxiety, Articles, Blog, Common Issues, Depression, Education, Newsletter Tagged With: anxiety, fear, grief, life-work balance, mass shootings, Meri Rule, political woes, relationship issues, sexual assault, social media, technology, therapy

What Causes Depression? Four Common Causes from a Licensed Counselor

December 23, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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Depression is a painful, complex condition often brought on by multiple factors. But where does it come from? How does it start? I’ve outlined four of the most common causes of depression below: family history, painful life event, chronic stress and accomplishment. Common Causes of Depression: #1 – Family history If someone else in your… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Depression, Newsletter Tagged With: cause of depression, causes, counselor, depression, depression causes

Is Obesity Just About Diet and Exercise? Licensed Counselor Weighs In.

September 26, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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The Center for Disease Control calls obesity a “public health epidemic.” Approximately 35% of adults in Texas reported themselves as overweight in 2017. Today, obesity has been found to outrank both smoking and drinking as a factor contributing negatively to the quality and the cost of health and life satisfaction. However, there is a contributing factor… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog, Depression, Newsletter Tagged With: anxiety, counseling, depression, discrimination, fitness goals, healthy, motivation, nutrition, obese, obesity, over eating, weight management

How Relationship Tension Can Trigger Depression

August 8, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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When you’re going through a breakup, or even an intense fight with your partner, it can feel like a catastrophe. Your work suffers, you’re moody, you’re appetite and sleep patterns are out of whack. You may feel a deep sense of loss or grief, as if you are losing a part of yourself. In short,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Couples Counseling, Depression Tagged With: couples counseling, depression, relationship

Who Are You Depressed At?

August 1, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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A depressed person doesn’t necessarily perceive themselves as an angry person. To some extent, you could say a depressed person is “angry at himself.” But this is only part of the story. When I work with a depressed client, I often ask him or her: Who are you depressed at? Suppose you lose your job… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Common Issues, Depression Tagged With: anger, depression

Irritability, Edginess and The Connection to Depression

July 5, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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When you think of depression, you likely think of sadness. You may imagine someone struggling to get out of bed, or slumped teary-eyed in front of the TV. And yes, depression does manifest in such symptoms for many people. However, irritability, edginess and explosive anger are also common signs of depression. When someone is depressed,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog, Common Issues, Depression, Education, Newsletter Tagged With: anger, depression, edgy, irritable

3 Important Things to Know About Depression

May 23, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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1. What are the Symptoms of Depression? I say that going through life depressed is like going through life with the flu only imagine that you’ve had the flu for so long that you forgot what it is to not have the flu. Sometimes individuals have been depressed since childhood and this is all they… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Blog, Depression Tagged With: depression, depression symptoms, serotonin

Recognizing Depression in Your Internal Conversations with Yourself

April 18, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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Did you know that most people struggling with depression tend to engage in negative self-talk with themselves? It’s a tired old record, but it’s the typical soundtrack of depression. What do I mean? Have you ever found yourself thinking… I always screw things up, so I’m sure this time will be no different. If she’s… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Common Issues, Depression Tagged With: confidence, depression, self-esteem, self-talk

Do You Know the Signs of Depression?

April 9, 2018 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

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We’ve all heard about depression. In fact, it’s not uncommon to hear the word used lightly in conversation. But, do you know when a statement from a friend or your personal experience crosses from a moment or two of sadness into clinical depression? The Offical Symptoms of Depression If you were to look up depression… CONTINUE

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What’s the difference between feeling alone and loneliness? Alone is a physical sense of nobody being around. Loneliness is a much deeper, emotional feeling that stems from lack of connections to others. It’s important to determine the difference because one could feel lonely even in a crowded room. Loneliness could also result in negative emotions… CONTINUE


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