by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Jul 27, 2019 | Chronic pain, Coping, Counseling, Depression, Meditation, Mindfulness, Support, Therapy
The Definition of Fibromyalgia According to the Mayo Clinic, the definition of Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Living with Fibromyalgia can be challenging. My Story of...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Jul 9, 2019 | Coping, Intention, Organization, Support, Tools
Part Two of Self-Care: Getting Organized Hi Everyone! Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed part one of our two-part self-care series. Our goal is to help you find ways to increase your self care and reduce stress. If you haven’t had a chance to check out...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Mar 4, 2019 | Coping, Depression, Therapy
This time of year is hard for a lot of us. The holiday season has come and gone. Winter seems like it just won’t let go of its grip on our weather. Even the snow looks grey and depressing. The “winter blues” are here. What causes the winter blues?...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Dec 14, 2018 | Anxiety, Coping, Counseling
Overcoming Self-Doubt Self-doubt is a powerful emotion that can come in many forms. It can appear as a negative thought in which we tell ourselves we just can’t do something (whatever it is). It can look like us questioning a decision we just made. Sometimes it even...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Oct 20, 2018 | Body Image, Coping
As a woman, throughout my life I can honestly say that I have struggled with my fair share of food and body image issues. I was bullied during my middle school years by a few girls and boys. The bullying continued into the beginning of my high school years. These...
by Ali Barnum | Apr 5, 2018 | Coping, Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Sex, Skills, Support, Therapy
Hello lovely people! I read an article today that gynecologist, Jen Gunther, wrote. Click here to read it for yourself. I’m always interested in what people think about the idea that sexless relationships happen because the man experiences low libido. Gunther...
