Ramona Zimmermann, MA, RPsy, RPm

22/11/2025

21/11/2025

Please.
Your existence counts.

No buts. No ifs.
You matter everyday.

21/11/2025

Grief is our natural yet often painful response to loss. Whether we part ways with a loved one, a career, a home, or even a time in our lives--grief can accompany us in many ways. In the next few weeks, we’ll try to unpack the different dimensions of grief, starting with some common manifestations.

Physical Manifestations
Grief can take a toll on our bodies. The stress can make us weak and fatigued. Headaches, tightness in the chest, palpitations, digestive issues, body pains, and insomnia are common experiences.

Emotional Manifestations
The emotions of grief can come in waves of sadness, anger, guilt, and regret. Sometimes, it can even manifest as detachment, keeping us on autopilot during the day. What’s important to remember is that there are no right or wrong feelings at any given time.

Cognitive & Behavioral Manifestations
Grief can make it difficult to concentrate, make decisions, and keep track of our responsibilities. It’s normal to struggle with work, school, or even chores. On the flipside, we might find ourselves productive and busy, taking time away to feel grief.

Recognizing how we respond to loss is often the first step to healing. Everyone has a different timeline in this experience. However, if you find yourself struggling to cope and function effectively, perhaps reaching out to a mental health professional may be in order.

12/11/2025

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12/11/2025

07/11/2025

According to the American Psychological Association’s podcast Speaking of Psychology episode titled “Why Do We Love Scary Movies?” psychologist Coltan Scrivner explains that our fascination with horror comes from what he calls morbid curiosity. This means people have a natural interest in exploring things related to danger, fear, and death but in a safe and controlled way.

Watching a scary movie allows us to face frightening situations without actually being in danger. It gives us the opportunity to feel fear, surprise, and suspense while knowing that nothing bad will happen to us in real life. Through this experience, we can learn how we react to fear and how to manage strong emotions.

Scrivner also notes that not everyone enjoys horror, and our level of enjoyment depends on our individual differences in morbid curiosity. For some, scary movies are a way to understand themselves better, build emotional resilience, and satisfy their curiosity about the darker and more mysterious parts of life.

If fear feels bad, why do so many of us choose to feel it on purpose?

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07/11/2025

07/11/2025

Emotions know no gender. 💙