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7 Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Wondering, “Am I OK?”

7 Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Wondering, “Am I OK?”

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Nov 19, 2025 | Mental Health

We all have days when something just feels off. Maybe you woke up feeling heavy, or maybe you snapped in anger at a loved one for no good reason. You look in the mirror, or you pause in the middle of a jam-packed day, and that quiet, nagging thought creeps into your...
8 Steps to Begin Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

8 Steps to Begin Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Nov 15, 2025 | Mental Health, Narcissistic Personality Disorder

If you’ve spent time in a relationship with someone who is constantly self-centered, demanding and lacking empathy, you know how confusing and soul crushing it can be. You may feel like you’ve been walking on glass, always trying to keep the peace and feeling like...
5 Ways Changing Seasons Can Impact Your Mood and Daily Habits

5 Ways Changing Seasons Can Impact Your Mood and Daily Habits

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Nov 9, 2025 | Mental Health

Changing seasons can bring different weather (depending on where you live, of course) and new opportunities to appreciate the little things that make life so special. As fall shifts into winter, you can take the time to step on crunchy leaves, drink apple cider and...
6 Surprising Factors That Can Trigger Nightmares, Disturbing Sleep & Mental Health

6 Surprising Factors That Can Trigger Nightmares, Disturbing Sleep & Mental Health

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Nov 7, 2025 | Mental Health

Dreams are wild. One minute you’re strolling through a field of tulips; then suddenly you’re back in middle school and worried about being late for class. What distinguishes a good dream from a bad dream can be subjective, but nightmares are a category all...
6 Maladaptive Coping Strategies to Avoid and Healthier Alternatives

6 Maladaptive Coping Strategies to Avoid and Healthier Alternatives

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Nov 3, 2025 | Mental Health

Coping mechanisms are the strategies you use to deal with things like stress, uncomfortable emotions and trauma. But not all coping mechanisms are good for you. Maladaptive coping is when someone deals with those things in unhealthier ways, preventing that person from...
13 Ways to Recognize Emotional Overload Before It Becomes Too Much

13 Ways to Recognize Emotional Overload Before It Becomes Too Much

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Nov 1, 2025 | Mental Health

On an average day, you might experience a wide range of feelings. Your favorite song could tug at your heartstrings on your way to work, or a tense exchange at the office can make you feel frustrated or agitated. Then, a conversation with your partner can leave you...
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