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Trying to hit 100g of protein while intermittent fasting is hard—especially when one option is yogurt, which I hate. After breakfast, I noticed my glucose rising, so I tried squats and seated calf raises. It soon began dropping. One CGM curve isn’t proof, but I’m glad to have tools to test.
I would love for the evidence to say that sitting very still and thinking about exercising provides the same benefits. It does not. Rude. Fortunately, exercise doesn’t have to mean the gym. Walking, dancing, gardening, swimming—find some form of movement you dislike the least. 😄
I’m creating Mental Health Foundations, a free client workbook with education, reflection prompts, and exercises (print copies will also be available). Have lived or professional mental health experience? I’d value your feedback; even if you think I know it. Collaboration helps reveal blind spots.
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Sometimes your nervous system sounds the alarm before your thinking brain gets a vote. Learning what triggers that alarm—and practicing skills to settle it—can help you respond more intentionally. Want some help calming the alarm? Contact me!
What is a trigger? tl;dr? Click here for a graphical handout that summarizes the points below. The word trigger gets thrown around a lot online. Sometimes people use it jokingly or sarcastically to describe someone reacting to something they dislike. In mental health and substance use recovery,…
What is a trigger?
tl;dr? Click here for a graphical handout that summarizes the points below. The word trigger gets thrown around a lot online. Sometimes people use it jokingly or sarcastically to describe someone reacting to something they dislike. In mental health and substance use recovery, however, the term has a much more specific meaning. A trigger is anything that sets off a strong emotional or physical response.
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"Trigger" has a specific meaning in mental health and substance use treatment. A trigger is something that activates the fight, flight, or freeze response, making clear thinking more difficult and increasing the risk of panic, relapse, or other reactions. Learn more below.
So you got your bachelor degree in Psychology – what now? I know quite a few people with a bachelor degree in psychology. One of the bigger complaints is that they find it challenging to find a career without getting a graduate degree. There are obvious options: looking for any position that…
So you got your bachelor degree in Psychology – what now?
I know quite a few people with a bachelor degree in psychology. One of the bigger complaints is that they find it challenging to find a career without getting a graduate degree. There are obvious options: looking for any position that requires a bachelor degree regardless of major or going into psychological research. The former can be less rewarding if you pursued a psychology degree wanting to work in the field, and the latter is incredibly competitive for those with only an undergraduate degree.
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Grounding Exercise This is a grounding exercise that is pretty popular. It usually includes one thing you can taste, but I don't find that especially helpful, so I don't tend to include it. When you are getting overwhelmed, this is a good exercise to help get you out of your head. I suggest…
Grounding Exercise
This is a grounding exercise that is pretty popular. It usually includes one thing you can taste, but I don't find that especially helpful, so I don't tend to include it. When you are getting overwhelmed, this is a good exercise to help get you out of your head. I suggest practicing it when you're NOT overwhelmed, so that you're already in the habit when you are.
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