If you are an introvert, it can seem like you are mis-matched for the roles and tasks around you that seem to prefer extroverts.
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Author: Jennifer Tzoumas
I hold active licenses for independent practice in Texas and Pennsylvania, and an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) granted from the PSYPACT Commission, that allows for independent practice in approximately 30 of the 50 United States (check https://www.verifypsypact.org/ to see if your state participates). I have been married for 25 years, and have two teenage daughters. Although I enjoy social gatherings in small doses, I am more of an introvert (I prefer working one-on-one, or in small groups). Outside the office, I consider myself an avid reader, recreational runner/weight lifter, and part-time gardener. I am active in my church and enjoy watching my daughters in their activities (dance, TaeKwonDo, and marching band).
Living in the “Here and Now”
We’re living in uncertain times, and thinking too much about an unknown future makes it hard to be in the here and now.
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Whether you’ve been with your partner for a few months or a few years, it’s always a good idea to have regular “date nights”. Setting aside that special time for your relationship can boost intimacy and communication.
But, your date nights don’t have to follow a stereotypical pattern. You don’t always have to go to dinner and a movie or spend a lot of money in order to have a good time.
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When you feel cooped up or you’re home with too many people at once, it can increase the risk of conflict.
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost everyone’s lives in some way. At one point, nearly 95% of the country was under some kind of lockdown or shelter-in-place order.
While some states are slowly starting to reopen, many others are still being encouraged to stay safe at home.
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Anxiety is often defined as an irrational fear of something. It comes in many forms and can trigger a variety of symptoms. It impacts people differently, so it’s not always easy for others in your life to fully understand how they can support you or even understand what you’re going through.
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Having a chronic illness is difficult and can make you feel very alone. But, worse than that is how unpredictable your symptom flare-ups can be. One day you could feel fine, and the next you could be overcome with sickness and pain.
When you have a chronic illness, everyday tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming. You might find yourself staying in, or not wanting to do things you’d usually enjoy because the illness is unpredictable. Having a flare-up in front of others or when you’re out somewhere can be embarrassing and painful.
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Dealing with chronic pain or the symptoms of illness almost every day can greatly impact your quality of life. The pain itself is difficult enough to deal with, but if you can’t seem to find any relief it can significantly impact your emotional and mental state.
Chronic pain can be debilitating. But, your mind and body have the power to shift focus from that pain, and help you cope and heal from the inside out.
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Listening is a skill that doesn’t come easily to all of us. But the good news is that it can definitely be learned and practiced, just like any other skill.