The Mental Health Cost of Always Being the Strong One
July 22, 2026
Every family, workplace and group of friends seems to have one. The person everyone depends on. The one who stays
Every family, workplace and group of friends seems to have one. The person everyone depends on. The one who stays
A lot of people believe self-criticism is what keeps them moving forward. They assume that if they’re tough enough on
Everyone gets tired. A bad night’s sleep, a busy week at work, travel, illness or simply trying to keep up
Many people assume the first sign of anxiety or depression is a change in mood. Often though, it is
One of the biggest misconceptions about anxiety is that it is always obvious. Many people imagine someone who is visibly
Most people think of stress as something that happens in the mind. They picture worry, racing thoughts or feeling overwhelmed.
When most people think of depression, they picture someone who is visibly sad. In reality, depression often wears a disguise.
Many people imagine anxiety as obvious nervousness or panic. In reality, anxiety often shows up in quieter ways: Constant overthinking
Self-sabotage is a pattern. Most of us fall into it without realizing it. I see smart, capable people stuck