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One of Those Days After a Breakup or Divorce? You’re Not Starting Over
Having one of those days after a breakup or divorce? You can miss your ex, question your decision, or feel like you’re not making progress without actually going backward. Healing isn’t always linear. Sometimes, it means learning to trust yourself again, listen to your body, and remember that you don’t have to carry the weight of the relationship alone.
Dating After a Long-Term Relationship: 2 Questions to Ask Yourself After a First Date
Dating after a long-term relationship can bring up more than excitement—it can bring self-doubt. After a first date, instead of focusing only on whether they liked you, consider two questions: Does this person feel like a teammate? And what version of myself comes out when I’m around them? These questions can help you reconnect with your needs, notice what your body is telling you, and begin trusting your judgment again.
Dating After a Breakup: Why No Algorithm Can Tell You Who to Love | Anxiety Therapist Chicago, IL
Starting to date after a breakup often brings one question to the surface: Can I trust myself again? Inspired by Black Mirror's "Hang the DJ" and featuring insights from psychologist Dr. Dan LaLuna, this blog explores dating anxiety, relationship patterns, psychological diagnoses, and why no algorithm can tell you who to love.
“Is It Normal to Grieve a Breakup for Months?” An Anxiety Therapist Answers
There isn't a timeline for heartbreak. Learn why it's normal to grieve a breakup for months, what your grief may be trying to tell you, and how to begin rebuilding trust in yourself.
How to Stop Repeating Relationship Patterns After a Breakup
After a breakup or divorce, it's easy to assume a new relationship will feel different. But if you're noticing the same fights, the same shutdown, the same wall of resentment building up, your past may be more present than you think. In this blog, an anxiety therapist in Chicago breaks down why we bring old patterns into new relationships, how to recognize your triggers in conflict, and what it actually takes to build something different this time.
Dating Again This Spring? 4 Steps to Overcome Self-Sabotage Anxiety (Chicago, IL)
Dating again this spring? If you’re experiencing dating anxiety or self-sabotage anxiety, this blog walks you through 4 practical steps to help you navigate early dating experiences with more confidence, curiosity, and self-trust. Written by an anxiety therapist in Chicago, IL.
Looking for an Anxiety Therapist in Chicago, IL? Therapy After a Breakup Can Help You Stop Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns
After a breakup or divorce, anxiety can spiral into overthinking and self-blame. Work with an anxiety therapist in Chicago, IL, to understand your relationship patterns and move forward with clarity instead of fear.