What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and How Our Therapists Can Help?
Many people sometimes feel sad, low, or not like themselves for short periods. For some, these feelings usually happen when the seasons change. It is very common to feel down or experience the winter blues, mostly during winter and fall when the days are shorter, and then feel better again in the spring when there […]
Signs Your Relationship Could Benefit from Couples Therapy
Your relationships keep growing and changing every day and at every stage of your life. They need a little bit of time, effort, gestures, and care to stay healthy and strong. Couples therapy can help two people to understand each other better and solve problems in their relationships. Most couples who visit us at MindSpa […]
Why Do Your Phone Notifications Keep You Mentally Stressed
Since smartphones became common after 2007, they have become an important part of everyday life in most Western societies. Earlier studies even suggest that using mobile phones is linked to weaker focus and self-control, especially when people are doing tasks that require a lot of thinking. The effect is seen more strongly in people who […]
Why Does Anxiety Make Your Chest Feel Tight
Chest pain is a very common symptom during panic attacks. 22% to just over 70% of panic attacks are linked with chest pain. At the same time, around 18% to 25% of people who go to the emergency room with chest pain actually have panic disorder. The numbers are even higher in heart clinics, where […]
Can Anxiety Cause Physical Symptoms Every Day
You might notice symptoms such as nausea, headaches, or muscle pain from time to time. Sometimes, these are not caused by a physical illness but by your emotions. It happens because of your autonomic nervous system, a part of your body that works automatically without you thinking about the condition. It controls things like your […]
Why Do You Feel Anxious at Night for No Reason
Nighttime panic attacks are also known as nocturnal panic attacks. These can occur without any reason and wake you up from sleep. When you have daytime panic attacks, you sweat or sometimes breathe heavily. Sometimes, you feel chilled or lightheaded. These shocking symptoms can also lead to heart attacks or other serious medical conditions. The […]
PTSD And Associated Factors Among High-School Students
Traumatic experiences and their psychological effects are a common concern of public health. Difficult life events, especially traumatic ones, can cause mental health problems. When an event causes serious emotional harm or is capable of doing so, it is known as a traumatic or potentially traumatic event. The same event can affect people in various […]
How To Spot PTSD In Someone
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is usually misunderstood as a condition that is defined only by extreme experiences or dramatic behavioral changes. However, clinical literature shows a far more nuanced reality. According to the World Health Organization, more than 70% of people experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Among them, only a minority develop […]
Can PTSD Be Caused By Non-Violent Events?
How is PTSD triggered? What are the events that actually cause trauma? Is it a war? A violent assault? A natural disaster? Or a physical injury? Well, this is what most people think. They have a perception that only violent or life-threatening events can make a person suffer from the disorder. But in reality, there […]
Why Your Body Feels Constantly On Edge Even When Life Is Calm
There are moments when everything seems fine on the outside. No immediate threats. No obvious problems demanding your attention. Life might even feel stable. And yet, inside, something feels unsettled. The shoulders stay tight. The chest feels heavy, and the mind keeps scanning, searching, and preparing. Sleep doesn’t feel fully restful. Relaxation can feel unfamiliar, […]