Grief isn’t just sadness; it’s a powerful, full-body experience that reaches into every part of who you are. When you’ve lost someone deeply close to you, it’s like a part of you shifts, and nothing feels the same. Your emotions can range from overwhelming sorrow..
What Is Self-Exploration and Why Is It Important? If you’re here, maybe you’ve started asking yourself some tough questions—or maybe, life has brought you to a place where those questions keep coming up, even if you try to ignore them. If you’re wondering what is..
When you hear “borderline personality disorder” (BPD), you might imagine intense emotions and outward expressions, often directed toward others. But there’s a quieter form of BPD that hides behind a mask, and it’s often misunderstood. Quiet BPD is like carrying an emotional storm inside, but..
What It Means to Truly Know Yourself Have you ever paused and asked yourself, Who am I, really? That question might seem simple, but finding the answer can take a lifetime. Understanding who you are—truly knowing yourself—is one of the most valuable things you can..
Defining Situational Anxiety and How It Differs from Anxiety Disorders You might have been told that anxiety is “bad” or something to get rid of, but let’s take a different approach. Anxiety, especially situational anxiety, is your body’s way of keeping you alert. Picture the..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..