In the 80’s there was a famous anti-drug commercial that showed an egg frying while the narrator said, “This is your brain on crack.” In this blog, I want to talk about your brain on love. Science shows a definite correlation between your brain and the quality of your relationships.

“My therapist told me the way to achieve inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today I’ve finished two bags of chips and a chocolate cake.” If you’re suffering from depression, maybe you can relate. These are things that people do to mask the symptoms of depression, but the underlying problem remains. If you’re struggling with depression, it’s important to understand what it is, what causes it, how it affects you, and how to treat it.

According to a recent article by the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of depression and anxiety have been shown to improve with exercise.

Whether you are starting your marriage or are an “old married couple,” every couple wants to be in love and stay in love. But how do you keep the flame of your love and closeness alive for the long run?

Regardless, I would agree with the author of the article that people who suffer a loss do experience anxiety. Anxiety is a normal response to the loss of a loved one, but one that should not be ignored if it persists or heightens.

Today we get warnings on our cell phones, televisions, and watches that the signs are there of a coming storm. The wise pay attention to those warning signs. Likewise, there are clear warning signs of depression that it is prudent to heed.

In this blog, I will focus on the avoidant attachment style. About 25% of the population has avoidant attachment style. Maybe you do.

When your partner has a history of trauma, a simple thing like coming up from behind and kissing her neck can trigger a ghost from the past that sparks a conflict in the present. That past trauma is suddenly in the room, very real and very powerful.

According the National Institute of Mental Health, 17.3 million adults in the United Sates have had at least one major depressive episode. That is 7.1% of all American adults, with women experiencing depression in a slightly higher number than men.