Intermittent fasting (IF) is all the rage at the moment. There are several types of IF, and people see results. But is there a danger in the practice of fasting, especially if you are diagnosed with an eating disorder? What about intermittent fasting if you typically engage in binge-eating behavior? It’s important to first identify the three common eating disorders (ED) and then explain the pros and cons of intermittent fasting. What is considered an eating disorder? An eating [...]
Sometimes, the small things can be indicators of bigger things to come, and what seems innocuous can turn out to be problematic later. Signs of an anger issue might be small or subtle, but they shouldn’t be ignored. When the space shuttle Challenger had an issue with small rubber O-rings (simple circular seals around the diameter of a coin), it led to disaster for the entire crew. Similarly, anger can overthrow a person’s life, causing a lot of damage. [...]
As a man, chances are you’ve probably been told you’re emotionally unavailable at some point or another. If you’ve wondered why relationships feel distant or confusing, it’s worth asking yourself some honest questions. Fear of being emotionally available doesn’t mean you don’t care. It might be a sign that something deeper is blocking closeness. This article is for men who want to understand that fear and take the first step toward change. What Does Emotionally Unavailable Even Mean? Emotional [...]
Anxiety can feel like a raging storm hovering over your life. In some ways, it can leave you on edge and emotional. In other areas, you can develop mood swings and anger. Chronic anxiety can also trigger physical conditions, such as high blood pressure, panic attacks, and heart disease. Learning to self-regulate your emotions with mindfulness exercises for anxiety can decrease your risk of developing these conditions by lowering stress hormones. Mindfulness Exercises for Anxiety The following is a [...]
When we go through difficult times, we can deal with that in either a healthy way or an unhealthy way. For instance, if you’re feeling slightly anxious, you can decide to go for a walk or talk with a friend. On the other hand, you could also decide to use food to soothe or comfort yourself, which can feel good in the moment, but it has many negative consequences down the line. Similarly, if you’re struggling with emotional, social, or [...]
My Experience With Trauma I remember it like it was yesterday. I knew I had bad dreams and had trouble sleeping. But it was my “normal,” and as I grew into adulthood, I thought nothing of it. It was the fall of 1991, just days after I was married. We spent part of our honeymoon visiting her family in Nebraska. We were staying in a guest room at her parents’ house on an air mattress. We drifted off to [...]
You were never meant to stay wrapped in anxiety’s grip. The fight-or-flight response is a remarkable response activated by the nervous system to protect us in times of danger. However, our minds can take this one step further and leave us in a state of chronic anxiety. If anxiety is interfering with your life, you need to make lasting lifestyle changes to lessen its effect. At Stone Oak Christian Counseling in Texas, we offer practical ways to help with [...]
We all walk into marriage hoping and praying for the best. When we make our vows at the altar, we pledge our love and loyalty to the man we have chosen to spend the rest of our lives with. When we talk about standing with our partner in sickness and in health during our vows, most of us use physical sickness as a reference, but we rarely think of mental health issues like depression as being in that category. Depression, [...]
Christian counseling in Stone Oak, Texas is an excellent option for believers looking to heal mentally, emotionally, and spiritually from trauma, neglect, painful events, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, and more. At Stone Oak Christian Counseling in Stone Oak, Texas, we offer faith-based mental health therapy for individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Expectations Many people are unsure of what to expect from Christian counseling. They may imagine a clergyman ready to shame them for their past or [...]
Depression is hard on a marriage. It erodes the relationship through isolation, emotional unavailability, irritability, sadness, fatigue, and decreased libido. Depression is a mental condition that may require the help of a counselor to arm your husband with the necessary skills and strategies to overcome symptoms. However, there are ways you can cheer up your depressed husband alongside counseling. Cheering Up a Depressed Husband Try the following tips to help your depressed husband feel a little bit more like [...]
People with PTSD are often told to “get over it” as if it is something that they can control. When we are uneducated on the real struggles others face, we contribute to their suffering, even when we might be well-intentioned. We must educate ourselves, not just so that we can positively impact those around us when they struggle with their mental health, but so that we can know that we are not overreacting when we go through something ourselves. [...]
Relationships don’t always work out the way you would like. Instead of finding the person you’ll spend the rest of your life with, you can end up feeling dejected and heartbroken because expectation and reality collide with horrible results. Heartbreak is common for both men and women, but how we handle those challenges and disappointments will vary from person to person. A breakup can happen for several reasons at any stage of a relationship. Maybe you just weren’t compatible, [...]
