Have you ever found yourself crying when you’re mad and wondered, “Why does this happen?” You’re not alone. Crying when angry can feel frustrating and confusing, especially when it seems to contradict the intensity of your emotions. But these tears are more than just an..
Introduction Dealing with social anxiety is tough. It can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding a job that fits your needs. But the good news is that there are career paths that can accommodate your anxiety while allowing you to..
Trauma bonds often arise from cycles of abuse intertwined with brief moments of affection or kindness, creating a confusing and powerful attachment. Breaking trauma bonds and healing is a challenging journey, but with the right guidance and tools, you can move forward and regain control..
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..
Losing a child is a tragic and devastating experience that can leave parents overwhelmed and broken. Grief is a natural process after losing someone we love, but healing after losing a child can be incredibly challenging. In her video, Dr. B shares her deeply personal..
Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP (aka, Dr. B.), founder and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method, discusses prolonged grieving disorder and her grief journey after losing two of her children to natural causes. After losing her son, Reggie, in 2016, Dr. B tried to work..
For many people, the term “multiple personality disorder” conjures up images of Hollywood movies and TV shows in which someone with the condition leads a secret life or commits crimes without being aware of it. But what is dissociative identity disorder (DID) really, and how..
You might be surprised to learn that over 70% of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives. Unfortunately, many of these people go on to develop a trauma or stress-related disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder..
You may have heard of adjustment disorder, but what exactly is it? According to the DSM-5, adjustment disorder is “a disturbance in the ability to function in response to an identifiable stressor(s) occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s).” In other words,..
It’s no secret that children can be resilient. They often adapt quickly to change and roll with the punches better than adults. But that doesn’t mean they’re immune to developing mental health disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in eight children..