by Marc Shulman | May 2, 2025 | Relationship, Addiction
The Addictive-Like Qualities of Falling in Love Falling in love is deeply emotional and often exhilarating. But some of the intense feelings and behaviors can resemble addiction more than many realize. Brain Chemistry and Dopamine Surges When someone falls in love,...
by Marc Shulman | Apr 18, 2025 | Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress
How Feeling Trapped Can Increase Anxiety and Phobias Feeling trapped can have a significant impact on having increased anxiety and phobias. It often arises from the perception of limited choices or the inability to escape an overwhelming situation. This feeling can...
by Marc Shulman | Apr 4, 2025 | Relationship, Long Island Therapy
The Healing Power of Forgiveness Forgiveness is often thought of as something we do for others. However, it is primarily a gift we give to ourselves. By choosing to forgive, we release the emotional weight of anger and bitterness that can harm...
by Marc Shulman | Mar 21, 2025 | Sadness and Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress, Depression Blog, Uncategorized
Why Do We Focus More on Negative More Than Positive Events in Our Lives? Many of us find ourselves focusing on negative events, even when positive experiences far outweigh them. This natural tendency, known as negativity bias, has deep psychological roots....
by Marc Shulman | Mar 7, 2025 | Anxiety and Stress, Anxiety, Resilience
In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with news and information, especially on social media. These platforms provide instant access to global events, some of which are deeply traumatic. As a result, the question arises: should we be exposing ourselves to...