by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Nov 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Coping, Depression, Saint Charles IL, Support
Coping With Holiday Stress I cannot believe I am saying this, but the holidays are actually HERE. Maybe it’s just me, but wasn’t it just Spring? I know for some of you, the holiday season is your favorite time of the year… but for others, it brings a great...
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 | 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 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...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 19, 2018 | Coping, Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Intention, New Beginnings, Skills, Support, Therapy
Are you feeling it – that Monday vibe that comes around at the beginning of each week? I was talking with my trainer at the gym this morning, and he was saying how he found himself feeling a bit groggy and still in the process of waking up. He also noted that...
by Ali Barnum | Feb 16, 2018 | Anxiety, Calm, Coping, Counseling, Depression, Support, Therapy
The number of school shootings we have had this year is sickening. And its only FEBRUARY folks! Our country has again been left shaken and bruised (and for some, cut incredibly deeply) after the horrific Valentine’s Day massacre that occurred in Florida on Wednesday....
