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Defense mechanisms is an unconscious strategy to help manage distress, soften emotional impact, and help you stay functional in challenging moment. Therapists often describe these coping strategies along a continuum: mature (adaptive) or immature (maladaptive).

by Louisa Steiger, MD, MPH Alexithymia Ever have trouble telling someone how you feel? Or even naming the emotion for yourself? You’re not alone. This is such a common phenomenon that there is even a word for it: alexithymia. I have always found languages to be really cool and what I love about the term “alexithymia” is that its roots tell you exactly what it means. It is derived from the following Greek roots: -”a” meaning “without” -”lexi” meaning “word” -”thymia” meaning “

By: Lauren Cruz As I sat restlessly at my desk, I started to wonder... if I can shop away an overthinking mind, could I sweat my way to...

by Louisa Steiger, MD, MPH I love sleep. There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep—and sometimes, it feels like there’s nothing...

by Louisa Steiger, MD, MPH At Pacific Mindscape, we believe that meaningful mental health care begins with the foundations: sleep,...

by Louisa Steiger, MD, MPH At Pacific Mindscape, we believe the most profound mental health care begins with the basics. In an age that...