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 18, 2019 | Counseling, Therapy
I recently watched YOU, a Netflix original series, and it triggered my desire to write this post. I found myself frustrated and disturbed by the therapist’s behavior. For years, actors have played therapists in television shows and movies in various ways. Most often,...
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 | Nov 21, 2018 | Gratitude, Support, Therapy
Gratitude is a Year-Round Practice I know we are fast approaching Thanksgiving Day. I would think that most of us have at least one thing we are thankful for. In an effort to avoid being too cliche and posting about gratitude ON Thanksgiving Day itself, here are my...
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...
