by Rick Pomfret | Aug 11, 2022 | Anxiety
Some addictive substances are viewed differently from others. Alcohol, unfortunately, has a relatively good reputation. “Social drinking” is generally viewed as positive. Thus, it can contribute to alcohol addiction remaining undetected longer than, say, a drug...
by Rick Pomfret | Aug 8, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Low libido is far more common than you may imagine. People just do not talk much about it. In context, it’s not automatically a cause for concern. People can temporarily experience low libido for some pretty obvious and common reasons. These can include general...
by Rick Pomfret | Aug 3, 2022 | Depression
Couples get divorced for a wide range of reasons. In some instances, there can be a feeling of relief once the paperwork is completed. More likely, however, both partners will need time to process the change. Grief, anger, sorrow, and confusions are common reactions...
by Rick Pomfret | Jul 25, 2022 | Relationship Issues
We live in a culture that idealizes independence to the extreme. Movie heroes, for example, are never dependent on others. And heaven forbid they should venture into codependency. This highly independent stereotype is even more idealized for men. But, here’s the...
by Rick Pomfret | Jul 11, 2022 | Relationship Issues
This is a very tricky question to answer. With the advent of the internet, it’s become common to access hardcore porn. Therefore, even if you consume a lot of it, you may still view this as normal and acceptable. Simultaneously, the vast majority of people hide their...
by Rick Pomfret | Jun 24, 2022 | Depression
There’s a huge difference between feeling “depressed” and struggling with “Depression.” In one case, it’s normal and inevitable that we each feel down or sad. Life is complicated and often presents us with times that make us blue. With enough time (and perhaps a silly...
by Rick Pomfret | Apr 27, 2022 | Online Therapy
There are some human emotions that have earned quite a bad reputation. These include fear, shame, and anxiety. Anger, however, might be at the top of the list. As far as I know, no one is signing up for joy management but anger management? Yeah, it’s a thing and it’s...
by Rick Pomfret | Apr 21, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Is it true that some people are just “lucky in love”? Could it be that there are folks who aren’t meant to have a healthy relationship? Short answer: No. More likely, there are some very important underlying factors to consider. Early childhood experiences with...
by Rick Pomfret | Apr 8, 2022 | Men In Life Transitions
Have you ever had an emotional or personal problem that makes you feel “stuck”? Often, in such a scenario, you may be tempted to look for a geographic or circumstantial solution. There is a certain logic to this mindset. You feel trapped by your circumstances. So, you...
by Rick Pomfret | Mar 31, 2022 | Depression
It is a common reaction to trauma to enter a dissociative state where we disconnect from our experience as a way to protect ourselves from emotional and physical pain. In this state, memories of our experience can get pushed to the periphery of our conscious...
