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How to take care of your real needs without using food
IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD, FOOD IS A RELIABLE COPING MECHANISM
When you use food to deal with stressors in your life, it can be really easy to overeat. Most of us use food to deal with both the good times and bad. You had a great day at work, so you want to celebrate with food. You had a bad day at work, so you want to comfort yourself with food.
When eating in your bedroom is a bad idea
This post is not meant to shame anyone or their habits. I understand the temptation to eat in the bedroom. It can feel cozy and safe. I have had clients for whom eating dinner with their family was a chaotic time, and, in some cases, a time when they were emotionally abused or shamed. So I never want to make a rule for everyone that says you should NEVER do something like eat in your room.
Can eating too healthy be unhealthy?
Believe it or not, there is such a thing as too much healthy eating. As a culture, we are obsessed with food, weight, physical appearance, and thinness. I am all for being healthy, but sometimes it can become a preoccupation that becomes obsessive and compulsive. When the desire for healthy and nutritional eating becomes obsessive, it can turn into an eating disorder called orthorexia nervosa. Call our Houston eating disorder therapists today if you are struggling with your eating. 713-565-0922
Schedule worry to help you worry less
Scheduling time to worry can be an effective strategy to corral your anxious thoughts. The human brain is wired to look for bad things that can happen. It is an effective defense mechanism, but worrying can become compulsive. Our Texas Anxiety treatment can give you the tools you need to manage stress and feel calm. Call today at 713-565-0922
Learn to feel more content and at peace with the last time meditation
If you are feeling anxious or unhappy, this easy exercise can help you feel calm and grateful for your life. This is just a tool. You may also benefit from talking to one of our anxiety treatment counselors in Houston. Call today at 713-565-0922. Or you can request an appointment at www.wilsoncounseling.org
How to be a good co-parent
Compromise
Communicate as a team
Communicate directly with your ex
Don’t talk badly about your ex
Don’t ignore special days like birthdays
Do not involve kids in adult decision
Pick your battles
Be flexible with your schedule
Don’t expect your ex to handle things the way you do
Share information, updates, photos, and accolades with your ex
Enjoy your time off
Have a support network
How to make the most of online therapy in Texas - Eight tips from an Online Therapist
Online therapy has been around for a long time, but it was not until Covid-19 spread across the world that most of us began to think seriously about it. Without video, it would have been tough for people to keep getting counseling at a time when they may have needed it the most. Counseling can sometimes feel awkward, even in person. If you are worried that online therapy will be even more awkward, keep reading. Below are my tips for how to make the most of your online therapy sessions.