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3 Reasons Why Getting Better Can Feel Worse
Improving mental health doesn't always translate to feeling emotionally better. It's a dangerous assumption that can lead to discouragement.
Despite working diligently on therapies or medications, feeling stagnant is a common experience. As pathological feelings decrease, non-pathological ones may emerge, revealing newfound vulnerability.
I'm breaking down three reasons why this can happen, what these things actually mean, and some ideas for what you can do about them.
Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.
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My book: For When Everything is Burning
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Therapy with me (Iowa residents only)
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Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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By Scott Eilers
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Improving mental health doesn't always translate to feeling emotionally better. It's a dangerous assumption that can lead to discouragement.
Despite working diligently on therapies or medications, feeling stagnant is a common experience. As pathological feelings decrease, non-pathological ones may emerge, revealing newfound vulnerability.
I'm breaking down three reasons why this can happen, what these things actually mean, and some ideas for what you can do about them.
Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.
https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology
My book: For When Everything is Burning
https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning
Organize your day around your mental health goals with Sunsama
https://bit.ly/DrScottSunsama (affiliate link)
The app I use to learn core principles from thousands of nonfiction books in minutes
http://shortform.com/drscott (affiliate link)
Connect with me on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers
Therapy with me (Iowa residents only)
http://www.northstarpsychcenter.com/
Work with me (Non-Iowa residents)
http://www.drscotteilers.com/
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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