Seasonal Affective Disorder can make you feel sad during the darker days of fall and winter. You might tell yourself that it’s because you miss the warm summer breeze and balmy outdoor activities. Or, you might even feel down as winter turns to spring and summer. You feel that you are unable to experience the […]
Pandemic-Related Increases In Mental And Physical Health Symptoms
Since the beginning of Covid-19, our therapists have noticed a considerable shift in the physical and psychological symptoms of stress. The on-going forced constraints of the pandemic take a toll on even the most resilient clients. Mental health in a pandemic is a new precedent. Initially, the stress was more connected to the uncertainty of […]
Non-Confrontational Ways Of Asking “Deal-Breaker” Questions
You’ve been dating for a while. The online profiles have come down…a “clear” indication that this thing is going somewhere, that you’re not looking for anyone else, and neither are they, and maybe that you’re both… exclusive (???). The anxiety sets in about whether to ask those deal-breaker questions or not – how to approach […]
What is Your Stomach Telling You? Intuitive Eating Explained
If you are one of those people who has always had trouble maintaining a healthy weight – you are most likely also one of those people who has tried many different diets. And yet, none of them have worked. This can be incredibly frustrating, disheartening, and discouraging. We at Cohesive Therapy NYC understand how challenging this process […]
Why Someone Suffering From Depression Can’t Just ‘Get Over It’
There are a lot of misconceptions about depression, and people often misunderstand that true depression is an illness. People use the word “depression” to describe days when they feel down. They use it in response to a tough day. Actual depression requires proper attention and treatment. If you’re depressed, it can be incredibly frustrating to […]
Practicing Self Care – 5 Signs You Aren’t Doing Enough
Practicing self-care is complex, and yet, it is one of the most commonly used phrases out there today. Anyone can tell you to do it. Anyone can tell you how to do it. The reality is that only you understand the circumstances of your life, what can work for you, and when. Only you can put in the time […]
