Want to Ask for Something Without the Guilt? Meet DEAR MAN.
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Want to Ask for Something Without the Guilt? Meet DEAR MAN.

ByNicky Patino, Psychotherapist

Let’s be honest — asking for what you need isn’t always easy. You might worry you’re being “too much.” You replay the conversation in your head a dozen times. Or you convince yourself it’s not worth bringing up because “you’ll just deal with it.” Sound familiar? The truth is, so many of us were never…

Is Your Mind Jumping to Conclusions? Here’s How to Ground Yourself.
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Is Your Mind Jumping to Conclusions? Here’s How to Ground Yourself.

ByNicky Patino, Psychotherapist

Ever had one small thing happen and suddenly your brain spirals into the worst-case scenario?​ Your partner doesn’t respond to a text, and your mind whispers, “They’re pulling away.”​ A coworker sounds short, and you think, “I must’ve done something wrong.” This is totally normal — our brains are wired to protect us, and that…