All day long, we're swept along by inner weather. Emotions such as joy, irritation, craving, anxiety, fear, and boredom rise and fall like waves. Alongside them, our minds spin out an endless flow of ...

It’s easy to remember the version of myself that used to unravel quietly. Not publicly, not in spectacular fits—but in smaller, subtler abandonments. I didn’t throw things. I disappeared. I’d mute ...

Managing your emotions doesn’t mean suppressing them—it means understanding what you’re feeling, where it’s coming from, and how to respond without letting your reactions run the show. It’s one of ...

“I want to stop feeling lonely.” “I don’t want to feel so angry.” “I wish I could get rid of my anxiety.” If I had a dollar for every client who expressed desires like these, I’d have a nice stack o’ ...

The study by ECU Masters student Tee-Jay Scott and Professor Joanne Dickson found that rather than enhancing mental focus in high-pressure moments, stress may temporarily disrupt executive ...

New research suggests that acute stress may impair key brain functions involved in managing emotions -- particularly in people living with 'distress disorders' such as depression, anxiety, and ...