Welcome to my blog, where I share my professional expertise on the subjects I encounter and think about every day in my therapy practice. I cover everything from mindfulness and mindset, to menopause, perfectionism, and boundary setting – all through the lens of Gestalt psychotherapy. Come to learn – and join in the discussion.
It is quite common for many people to struggle in coming to a decision – there are many reasons why and what contributes to the struggle. Most decisions we make are not simple, black-and-white choices, and leave a person feeling powerful, strong emotions that are uncomfortable and difficult to tolerate.
While alcohol itself does not contain fat, it does contain calories. When consuming alcohol, your body prioritizes metabolizing it over other nutrient like carbohydrates or fats. Alcohol does stimulate appetite and can cause you to consume more calories. Regular consumption of alcohol over time can lead to weight gain if the overall calorie intake exceeds expended energy.
When venturing out of your comfort zone, you potentially open yourself up to personal growth which allows you to stretch yourself, learn new skills, and develop resilience. When venturing out of your comfort zone, you potentially open yourself up to personal growth which allows you to stretch yourself, learn new skills, and develop resilience. If everything you do is comfortable, easy, and safe, you never have to make any adjustments and changes, you are never challenged in how you’re operating, thinking, and feeling.
There is no evidence that ADHD and addiction are linked. Research suggests that people with ADHD may be more susceptible to developing addictive behaviors. Some reasons for the connection include poor impulse control and seeking stimulation to alleviate boredom. People with ADHD may turn to substances or other addictive behaviors as a way to self-medicate and manage their symptoms.
Combining alcohol and caffeine is not a new occurrence - people have been combining the two substances since the mid-19th century. You will know these older combinations as Irish coffee, rum and coke, and Buckfast Tonic Wine. In my experience, it is best to avoid combining alcohol and caffeine. These substances have potential lethal consequences and it is not easy to use controlled drinking especially when you have very few physical reminders of when to stop.
I share my professional expertise on the subjects I encounter and think about every day in my therapy practice. I cover everything from mindfulness and mindset, to menopause, perfectionism, and boundary setting – all through the lens of Gestalt psychotherapy.
