Therapist Pages Mental Health Blog Magazine Michelle Landeros

This is the TherapistPages dot com Podcast! Today we will be exploring a bit of a sensitive subject: Why Do I Feel Guilty After Masturbating? Masturbation is a healthy activity that can be enjoyed by people of any gender identity and with any kind of genitalia. Studies have shown that masturbation can help relaxation, sleep, and feelings of general wellbeing.It can also even reduce the risk of prostate cancer.  It is a normal sexual activity that most people engage in at least some of the time.  Nevertheless, some people still report feelings of masturbation guilt, shame, or self-hatred after they masturbate or ejaculate.In this podcast, we'll consider where these feelings come from guilt after masturbation and what can be done to stop them so that you can enjoy your sexuality to the fullest ... Read the complete article on Therapist Pages

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This is the TherapistPages dot com Podcast! Today we will be exploring why someone can shut down when they are upset and some reasons behind this behavior. Let's dive in!Many people suffer from shutting down emotionally when they are upset.There is no one cause of this behavior. It could be a self-defense mechanism, it could be an inability to process negative feelings, and it could be due to dissociation.These are just a few reasons why someone may experience emotional shutdown when they are upset.The truth is, the best way to understand your behavior is to undergo cognitive behavioral therapy. However, learning about your behavior is a great step into figuring out your reactions, and finding a balance in your life.In this article, we will explain some reasons why people shut down when they are upset, and ways to solve this issue.Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally?Shutting down emotionally when overwhelmed is a common response.
It occurs when a person is unable to process the intense emotions they are experiencing. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as past traumas, stress, or anxiety. Emotional shutdowns can also be a sign of a deeper issue that needs to be addressed.Emotional Shutdown As A Self Defense Mechanism When you are feeling overwhelmed by emotion, or experiencing intense stress, there are two things that happen.First, your body experiences a change in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs. Second, your brain releases hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline.These hormones help prepare you for action. However, these hormones can also make you feel more tired, anxious, and stressed.When you experience a lot of stress, your body responds by releasing excess amounts of cortisol and adrenaline.If you overreact to these hormones, your body may become exhausted and shut down.
For example, if you wake up early on a weekend morning and go straight to work without eating breakfast, you might become very hungry later on.Your body reacts by producing cortisol and adrenaline. You may not even realize how much energy you have until you start working. In addition, you may feel exhausted and need to take naps during the day. For more great mental health articles and insights visit us at Therapist Pages 

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Therapist Pages! I'm your host Michelle Landeros LMFT, coming to you from sunny San Diego!! Today is Sunday, September 11th. This month of September but specifically today we honor and remember all the heroes that lost and sacrificed their lives in the 9/11 tragedy. They can be sure they will never be forgotten. 
Today, I'd like to cover a topic in getting teens professional mental health help when it appears and/or express feelings anxiousness. This mental health podcast will help those who suspect there are possibilities of anxious characteristics or someone who may be clinically diagnosed with anxiety and be able to get them the services that they need. 
There has been a vast of evidence in the number of teenagers diagnosed with anxiety and after the Pandemic those numbers have grown. According to the National Institute of Health 1 in 3 teenagers ages 13 to 18 years of age will experience an anxiety disorders. 
Thinking back when the Pandemic started there were multiple challenges teenagers had to go through during that time frame. The mandates had limited teenagers access to gather with friends, they had to stop outside activities, and transition to long distance learning.  All these changes lead many teenagers to experience isolation from their friends, activities, and education.  Since the mandates were lifted many teenagers after the Pandemic were resilient but other teenagers who were anxious before the Pandemic experienced worse symptoms.  
Teenagers usually feel worried about themselves, their performance in school or sports, or how they are perceived by others, and the changes that occur in their body. 
 Some parents may have been aware of it, but knew their child functioned well despite the distress, so nothing was done about it. Or others received treatment and got better. But when they reach Middle or High school, and more is expected by them the anxious symptoms resurface and become worse.
For teenager, school is one setting that may provoke anxiety. Focusing their attention to academics, sports, social life, and activities. In general teenagers are aware and slightly vigilant in how others perceive them, but anxious teenagers are worried of being seen as incompetent, stupid or do something embarrassing. Yet the school demands, and pressures gear them to perfectionism. 
Another worry for teenagers is body changes that cause discomfort if their physical development. It’s before or after their peers leave them feeling left out or different. 
 For example, for girls if they develop before all their peers, it may affect self-esteem and confidence than developing puberty on time or even late, and for boys they are worried about their heigh compared to other peers. 
The symptoms of anxiety vary from withdrawn and avoidant to irritable and lashing out. Anxiety is often overlooked because teenagers can hide their thoughts and emotions. But there are behaviors that can be identified as a sign that a teenager is anxious
Recurring fears and worries about routine parts of everyday lifeIrritabilityTrouble concentratingExtreme self-consciousness or sensitivity to criticismWithdrawal from social activityAvoidance of difficult or new situationsChronic complaints about stomachaches or headachesDrop in grades or school refusalRepeated reassurance-seekingSleep problemsSubstance use Anxious teenagers that use recreational

Hellooooo and welcome to Therapist Pages Mental Health Blog and Magazine Podcast!! Whooohooo! 
I am your host Michelle Landeros (LMFT) and I am excited to share with you this very first episode of what we plan to eventually become a weekly podcast across all major podcast stations.
What you can expect is a wide-variety of mental health topics covering relationships, personal development, mental health modalities such as EFT as well as latest news and insights. 
We have several interviews lined-up for this year that we’re excited to share with you.
By now you’re probably wondering who is this voice talking to me. My name is Michelle Landeros (LMFT). I have been practicing mental health for several years now, you can read all about me in my bio below. Together with my techy husband Sean Ansari we created TherapistPages.com. And while its in its infant stages, we are already so proud of it.
TherapistPages.com is a Covid19 baby. See during Covid19 we where both home and realized that the need for Mental Health is exponentially
Growing both for individuals, couples and families as a whole. 
While we are not perfect we strive to bring informative and concise information to mass population by answering everyday mental health related questions. 
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Thank you and until next time.