Montana City Counseling - Dr Michael A Emerson

10/03/2023

Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. However, how you manage and express your anger may be unhealthy or harmful to others. Learn how to manage anger well.

08/09/2023

Codependency involves unhealthy relationship patterns, lack of boundaries, and an unclear sense of self. A therapist can help reshape codependent behaviors.

05/05/2023

Attachment styles help explain the way people feel and act in relationships. Learn more about how early childhood caregiving impacts the rest of our lives.

04/30/2023

Whether you lost someone recently or long ago, grief can feel overwhelming. But it won’t stay that way forever, especially if you follow this sage advice.

04/21/2023

04/15/2023

Self-care includes the activities, habits, and rituals we engage in to sustain our overall health. Learn how to take care of yourself with intention.

04/15/2023

Sneezes, sniffles, swelling, itching…allergy symptoms can make it hard to function, which may impact your mental health. These strategies can help you cope.

03/27/2023

We often take old emotional responses for granted- just because it's always been this way, it'll be this way this time, too.

Here's your reminder that it doesn't have to be the old way anymore. You might surprise yourself if you open up to a new way of being.

You can approach an old thing in a new light. With new skills, a new relationship to the hard stuff. Don't take the same old feelings for granted.

If you open yourself up to the possibility that this time it CAN be different-maybe it will be.

For more on healing and making profound and positive change in your life, check out my book, Gutsy. Link in bio.

Leah 💗

03/27/2023

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IQ drops, hippocampal volume declines, and risk factors for dementia.

03/27/2023

2. Talk shoulder-to-shoulder, not face-to-face.

03/27/2023

Trouble sleeping. Dr. Amy Lee MD suggests this.

1. The “4-7-8 method”

This simple exercise helps calm your mind before bed…

Meaning it’s perfect for those nights when you can’t fall asleep due to thoughts racing in your head.

Simply breathe in deeply through your nose for 4 seconds… hold your breath for 7 seconds… then exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds.

Repeat this exercise 4 times, and you should be sleeping in no time.

Why does this technique work?

It helps your lungs get completely full of air, helping more oxygen circulate throughout your body — promoting a state of relaxation.

2. Keep your feet toasty

At some point in your life, you might’ve found yourself in the old “socks vs. no socks in bed” debate.

Turns out, pro-socks people may get the last laugh… and better sleep.

Studies show if you have cold feet, your brain may not get the memo that it's time to snooze.1

But by keeping your feet warm, it helps blood vessels dilate — signaling to your brain that it’s bedtime…

So if you want to fall asleep faster — wear a pair of socks to bed.

3. Avoid “screen time” an hour before bed

There’s a common bedtime routine you might be guilty of:

Turn off the lights, crawl into bed, then reach for your cell phone.

But did you know:

“Blue light” from electronic devices like smartphones weakens your production of melatonin — the hormone which controls your internal “sleep clock.”

This makes it even more difficult to fall asleep and wake up the next day.

So, when it’s time to turn your brain off — you should do the same to your electronic devices…

Especially an hour before bedtime.

02/26/2023

Must read: 𝟭𝟬 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 - https://motivatedversion.com/famous-deep-quotes/

02/21/2023

Seeking help for bipolar can sometimes feel unsettling. You can set your mind at ease—and improve your care—by following these 5 tips for an effective

02/21/2023

Giddy romance and mania have a lot in common, so learn the signs that tell you which is which.

01/28/2023

Bipolar causes extreme emotions, which can be detrimental to our well-being. But we can manage irritability and anger, even when they seem uncontrollable.

01/28/2023

Finding hope isn't about medications or what doctors say. It’s about getting to know yourself and realizing that you can be yourself, just with bipolar.

01/26/2023

Anger can be a large part of bipolar, and we might be able to transform this complex emotion from detrimental to useful. Getty Images Understanding

01/24/2023

It’s common to experience cognitive deficits in memory, organization, and focus when you have bipolar, especially during mood episodes. We have helpful