If you’ve recently lost your mother, I want to start by saying that I’m truly sorry for your loss. I know that no words can fully capture the pain you’re feeling right now, but I want you to know that you’re not alone. Losing your..
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Sudden & Unexpected Death of a Husband: Coping with the Shock and Grief
The Sudden Loss The shock of losing a spouse suddenly is indescribable. One moment, everything seems normal, and the next, your world is turned upside down. This kind of loss leaves you grappling with the reality of never having the chance to say goodbye or..
Grief Is Love With Nowhere to Go: Navigating Loss and Finding Comfort
Introduction Grief is not just an emotion; it’s love with nowhere to go. When you lose someone you deeply care for, the love you had for them doesn’t just disappear. It stays with you, yearning for connection, but with the person gone, it has nowhere..
Bipolar Disorder and Thought Patterns: What You Should Understand
What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder isn’t just mood swings or “having a bad day.” It’s a mental health condition characterized by significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that can impact daily life. There are two primary types of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I..
Why is Life So Hard? Understanding Life’s Challenges and How to Cope
Life often feels incredibly hard, doesn’t it? I hear this so often from people navigating difficult times—feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or even stuck. Life’s challenges can sometimes feel relentless, and it can be tough to see a way forward. It’s okay to feel this way; it’s..
Heal Chaos and Overwhelm: Declutter Every Part of Your Life
An organized brain is a Mentally STRONG brain, and it almost sounds so easy. I’ve been on this self-development journey for over 20 years, and trust me, it’s not as straightforward as it seems. A staggering 50 to 70% of Americans report feeling overwhelmed or..
Harnessing Anxiety: A Personal Journey to Mental Strength
Hello, I’m Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, EdD PMHNP, and today, I want to share with you a perspective on anxiety that might differ from what you’ve commonly heard. Anxiety, a word often met with resistance and a desire to eliminate, holds a potential we seldom acknowledge—the..
Confronting Grief: A Journey of Pain and Purpose
The first time I truly encountered grief was as I stood on that riverbank, watching rescue workers search for my son underwater. I then lost both my son and daughter to a rare neurodegenerative condition within 6 years of each other; all three losses occurred..
Help! I Can’t Pay Attention!
Reflecting on my clinical practice and the evolving landscape of mental health, I’ve noticed an increasing trend that deeply concerns me: the self-diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among adults. This trend, largely propelled by marketing campaigns and online..
When Grief Feels Like Nothing Matters
Grief is an unwelcome visitor that alters the landscape of our lives with its profound presence. It carries an intense emotion that can feel insurmountable, leaving us in the depths of despair, thinking “nothing matters.” I’ve uttered those words more times than I can count,..