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Burnout, Boundary Erosion, and Chronic Stress
Why Exhaustion That Does Not Go Away Is Often More Than “Just Stress” There is a particular kind of exhaustion that does not go away with sleep. You wake up tired. Your body feels tight or heavy....
Why Do I Feel Bad When Things Are Good? 4 Proven Reasons (And What Helps)
If you've ever asked yourself why do I feel bad when things are good, you're not alone. It's one of the most disorienting experiences — the world is opening up, things are improving, and yet...
When Money Anxiety Isn’t Really About Money
Why Financial Anxiety Is Often About Safety, Worth, and Emotional Patterns Money anxiety often shows up late at night. You’re finally still, scrolling through your bank account or thinking about...
Embrace Diversity and Celebrate Pride Month in Chicago
Embrace Diversity and Be a Supportive Ally Pride Month honors the LGBTQ+ community, their history, and their ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. It is a time to reflect on progress,...
The Exhaustion of Always Being On: Anticipatory Anxiety and Constant Vigilance
Anticipatory anxiety doesn’t always feel like anxiety. Many people don’t come in saying they feel anxious. They come in saying they feel tired, but not the kind of tired that goes away with rest....
Embrace Wellness and Adventure in Chicago’s Summer
As the city of Chicago welcomes the warmth of summer, there’s no better time to step outside and embrace the outdoors! Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting, immersing yourself in...
Learning to Trust Your Internal Cues Instead of Over-Explaining
Something I have been noticing lately, both in the therapy room and in everyday conversations, is how quickly people move to explain themselves. Not because they are unclear, but because they feel...
It’s Not About the Tag: What Your Child’s Sensory Sensitivities Are Really Telling You
Understanding Sensory Sensitivities in Children Something I’ve been noticing—both in the therapy room and in my own home—is how often the smallest things set off the biggest reactions. A tag in a...
Why Rest Feels Hard — And What To Do About It
For something that sounds so simple, rest can be surprisingly complicated. We talk about burnout. We crave slower days. We dream about weekends with no plans. But when the opportunity to rest...