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Semblance of structure

Semblance of structure

This month marks six months since my dad passed away. Processing the grief has been different than I thought. Since I am an only child, the passing of my dad marked both of my parents going as my mom passed away in 2018. I have realized I am in a sense morning my...
No!

No!

A person’s reaction and response to the word “no” is a solid indicator of their emotional maturity. This can come with age through the trial and error of gauging their own expectations. The real test of a person’s reaction to the word “no” comes with how invested a...
When is it appropriate to decide based off emotion?

When is it appropriate to decide based off emotion?

Last November I had an MRI. Part of that process for me is taking a sedative as the MRI has become more and more claustrophobic. I had some family drive me to and from the procedure and I had to sign several pages of paperwork. One of the statements I had to sign read...
Introverts Need to Be Around People Too

Introverts Need to Be Around People Too

In 2023, I did not turn 50, but I will this year in 2024. The older I get the more I despise and push back on change and see that every circumstance or decision has benefits and drawbacks to them. One example is where I live where I have an office. Two out of five...
Why is January so hard to get through?

Why is January so hard to get through?

Why is January so hard to get through? Getting through the month feels like getting through another year. I bring this up because several people I have talked to mention this particular January seeming more so of a challenge. From a mental health perspective, January...
Cycles of Grief

Cycles of Grief

Life’s journey encompasses a multitude of emotions and experiences, with grief, depression, and anxiety being some of the darkest emotions encountered. These mental health challenges can impact individuals deeply, often causing profound changes in their...
Grieving Essentials

Grieving Essentials

Going through the process of grieving is the last thing someone wants to do as processing it in an unhealthy manner can leave a person off worse for wear. Going through the process of grieving in a healthy manner is still difficult as it is dealing with a loss and...
Momentum

Momentum

The past several months I have not given much if any time to writing as my schedule has been consumed with the process of prepping to sell a house including getting rid and transitioning to move furniture and years of memories to buying a condo, placing my dad in...
I’m a therapist, I thought I was good at managing stress

I’m a therapist, I thought I was good at managing stress

My last official blog post, dat I wrote and not for SEO purposes was on June 27, 2023. Since tan, quite a bit has changed, but teh momentum for teh change had been going on for a while. Essentially, I moved and placed my dad in assisted living. I’m a therapist,...