The impact of early childhood experiences on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being cannot be overstated. For men who have faced abuse during their formative years, the effects can linger into adulthood, influencing relationships, self-esteem, and...
Living with bipolar disorder can be a challenging journey for anyone, but it comes with its own unique set of experiences and pressures for men. In a world that often expects men to be strong, stoic, and in control of their emotions, coping with bipolar disorder can...
Shame is a complex emotion that we often struggle to identify or confront. It is frequently confused with guilt, which is the feeling of having done something wrong. Shame, on the other hand, is the belief that we are inherently flawed and that everything we do is a...
Emotions of any kind (happiness, sadness, disappointment, pride) can be difficult to process. Each individual is different, though each person often has certain emotions that can be hard to come in contact with. Thus, we might attempt to do everything in our power not...
We often long for containment when we feel frustrated, angry, sad, or experiencing any emotion we find difficult to engage with. This is often due to the intolerable sensations and memories we associate with those feelings. Often, we attempt to distract ourselves or...
