It’s okay to seek help. Here are a few reasons why you should go to women’s therapy with what’s bothering you.

In any given year, 43.8 million adult Americans experience mental health issues and women experience them at a higher rate than men. Many women take on multiple roles in life, such as caretaker, breadwinner, and even therapist for their loved ones. So it should come as no surprise that life’s burdens can sometimes be too much.

But there’s no shame in seeking out therapy, as it can have many benefits for your mental well-being. Thankfully, it’s becoming less taboo and more widely accepted. If you’re wondering if you should do so yourself, below are 8 reasons to seek out women’s therapy.

1. Relationship Troubles

Almost all of us struggle with issues in relationships. Conflict is bound to arise when two people are involved and cohabitate. Perhaps you don’t want to air your dirty laundry to your friends and family or you just have no one to talk to besides your significant other.

Therapy can be highly beneficial since it makes you face difficult issues you may not want to address. It’ll let you take a good look at your relationship and see if it’s healthy or not. It can help in a decision of whether to stay together or break up.

2. Depression and/or Anxiety

A growing number of people are experiencing depression and anxiety, especially women. Many are told to soldier on through life and to just push through, but that may be harmful in the long run.

While some depression and anxiety may be part of normal human life, sometimes, it’s more than that. Whether it’s a chemical imbalance or stressful life events, we may need intervention from a therapist to get on the right track again.

By seeking therapy, you may be referred to a psychiatrist who can prescribe the right medications to help manage your mental health.

3. Addiction to Substances

There’s tremendous pressure on women to succeed, especially when in male-dominated workplaces. As a result, some may turn to substances like drugs and alcohol as an escape.

While these substances offer temporary relief, it’s just burying the issues at hand. Not only can therapy help you face these problems, but it can also be the first step in quitting your addictions and leading a healthier life.

4. Eating Disorders

Because of social media and regular media, there are some unrealistic expectations regarding women’s bodies. Many resort to unhealthy habits to try and attain the perfect body, according to society.

Whether a woman’s underweight because of anorexia or overweight because of binge eating, neither are good, both physically and mentally. Eating disorders can also be a form of addiction since it offers an escape from reality.

If you feel like you’re struggling from an unhealthy relationship with food, a therapist can help you get to the root of your issues and guide you through a healthier journey in life.

5. Abuse

Unfortunately, many women will encounter people who are abusive towards them, either physically, sexually, mentally, or financially. This abuse can come from a number of people in their lives, such as their parents, partner, friends, or coworkers.

Trying to deal with abuse on your own can lead to several other issues on this list, like depression, addiction, or eating disorders. Abuse is tough; exponentially so when it’s from someone you trust. It’s easy to spiral out of control on your own, so seek out therapy to get guidance from a trustworthy person.

6. Problems with Moods

Whether it’s fluctuating hormones or a struggle to effectively handle your emotions, your moods may sometimes be too much. Feeling your emotions is a completely normal thing, but if you feel like the world’s constantly crashing down on you, then therapy can be beneficial.

Depending on the severity of things, there may be a few courses of action. At the very least, you can talk out your moods with the therapist to get a better understanding of yourself. They can then assess whether or not you need to see a psychiatrist to get medications for any mood disorders.

7. Big Life Changes

Going through any kind of major life change can do a number on your mental health, even if it’s a positive change. This can be especially true if you like stability and regularity; anything that shakes up your routine can have a huge impact on your well-being.

Going to women’s therapy sessions can not only help provide some stability in your life, but you can also get some guidance as you make any type of major transition. Your therapist will teach you healthy ways to handle life events so the next ones won’t be so difficult to get through.

8. Neutral Third-Party Opinion

You don’t have to be experiencing any major life changes or issues in order to seek out women’s therapy. Even if you feel completely happy and healthy, it’s good to talk with a therapist, since they can give you tools to cope with anything that comes your way in the future.

They can also provide neutral third-party opinions for anything you wish to discuss, even if it’s something as simple as an argument with your significant other over who washes dishes. When you get an outside perspective on things, it can help you take a step back and see yourself in a different light.

By going to therapy, you can pave the way for tremendous personal growth and better relationships with everyone in your life.

Get Perspective and Help with Women’s Therapy

As you can see, there are many legitimate reasons to seek women’s therapy. There’s definitely more than 8 reasons; if you feel like you need help in any way, it’s good to book a session, even if your reason isn’t on our list. Life is tough to navigate, but with a good therapist by your side, it can be much easier to handle.

For more interesting articles, please check out our psychology section.

Let’s talk about laser hair removal. That dreamy goal of smooth skin every day, no awe about impromptu beach trips and no blushing denials of shaving in between appointments to your waxing technician. So, laser hair removal always seems to be one of the more misunderstood procedures. Will it work on blonde hair? Do I have to let the hair grow between appointments? With cutting edge equipment and technology in a boutique spa environment.                         

Missoula’s Aesthetics Medical Spa and Skin Care Center  is here to answer any of your questions. So here is some useful discussion to get you started on that road to the skin as smooth:

How Does It work?

When science can improve skin we get excited and it doesn’t get more exciting than a laser. In this connection, laser treatments can be a very effective solution. When it comes to hair removal, the laser passes over the skin and finds the pigment deep within the hair follicle called melanin. The laser heats the melanin and in turn, this damages the hair follicle.

Do You Have Light Hair?

Indeed, light-skinned, dark-haired people respond more successfully to laser hair elimination, however, that’s not to state that others will not see results. Aesthetic Medical Spa and Skin Care Center recommends an examination to extensively examine your alternatives as well as generate a therapy strategy that’s specific to you. They are experienced in dealing with people for hair removal with both reasonable and also dark complexion. It depends on our competent medical professionals to choose the best innovation for your skin type.

Contrary to other types of hair removal, the areas of the body with the thickest, coarsest hair respond the quickest and will usually require fewer treatments than areas with finer hair. This makes the bikini area, legs and underarms excellent candidates for laser hair removal and you can expect significant results within 6-8 treatments.

When Do You Need This?

You can have the treatment at any time, but we recommend not having a tan, so best to schedule your sessions before your beach vacation and not after. You should shave a day or so before each session so as not to leave singed hairs on the surface.

Does It Hurt?

It feels similar to a snap. Mind you, we can also prescribe a topical numbing area for sensitive areas and can use other patient comfort techniques to make the experience as painless as possible. But for every flick, think of the hundreds of waxing room ceilings you will never have to stare at ever again.

Having anxiety and depression at the same time means having this never-ending war in your head. It means living with two powerful sneaky demons fighting for control over you. And the sad thing is that neither of them ever wins or loses.

If you still find it hard to understand what it’s like living with depression and anxiety at the same time, then try to imagine what it’s like struggling with anxiety first:

Imagine constantly having racing thoughts.

Imagine constantly fearing that something bad or tragic might happen as soon as you leave your house.

Imagine having a panic attack at work or in a bar or restaurant and feeling like you can’t breathe, and you’re unable to do anything about it but just sit and wait for it to end since if you begin reacting to it, those around you will think you are being dramatic or disruptive.

Imagine constantly worrying about what other people think about you.

Imagine constantly trying to make other people like you.

Imagine feeling an overwhelming need to prove your worth since you think everyone around you thinks you’re weird and secretly hates you.

Now try to imagine what it’s like struggling with depression:

Imagine having no motivation to do anything, even to get up in the morning.

Imagine not believing in your own strength and qualities.

Imagine doubting your self-worth every single day.

Imagine not caring about anything at all because nothing seems important to you.

Imagine feeling like no one understands you.

Imagine thinking that you’re useless and worthless.

Now imagine what it’s like struggling with both at the same time.

Imagine having no motivation to get out of bed in the morning and at the same time worrying about all the things you have to do that day.

Imagine trying hard to succeed in life but all the while thinking that the time and energy you invest in your work and family don’t matter at all.

Imagine constantly worrying about your problems but feeling too exhausted to search for ways to solve them.

Imagine trying to make everyone like you but then thinking that there is no point in doing that.

Imagine listening to one voice telling you, “Do something about your condition! Talk about it to your family and friends.” And then listening to another one screaming at you, “Do not overreact! Stop complaining! Do not bother others with your problems! No one really cares about you anyway!”

Imagine feeling a strong desire to fight and live yet at the same time feeling a deep desire to give up.

Imagine living with those two opposing forces and doing your best to cope with both of them every single day.

Imagine doing everything in your power to prevent these two demons from making your life a living hell.

Imagine trying to be patient and gentle with yourself, believe in yourself, and gather the strength to conquer these two demons and move forward every single day.

This is what it’s like to live with depression and anxiety at the same time.

Marijuana and cannabis products are rising in popularity and becoming legal in more US states. They seem to be everywhere these days – you can buy them in the form of oils, edibles, tinctures, vapes, capsules, creams, gels, supplements, and more both online and in stores.

 Still, many are still confused about whether consuming these products is really beneficial. Others are skeptical and unsure whether they’ll make them high.

 This skepticism is natural because the two compounds getting the most attention at the moment, CBD and THC, are both present in the cannabis plant but have very different effects on our body.

This article aims to clarify the differences and similarities between these two compounds and explain the health benefits and risks of each one of them.

 The Difference Between CBD and THC

Cannabis contains over 100 compounds called cannabinoids. The most well-known of these compounds are Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

 CBD products can be derived from either hemp or marijuana. Both of them belong to the cannabis plant family. The main difference is the content of THC in each of them: hemp contains less than 0.3% THC and quite a lot of CBD, whereas marijuana contains more than 0.3% THC. THC is a psychoactive compound that is known to make users high.

 THC and CBD also have a similar chemical structure: 30 hydrogen atoms, 2 oxygen atoms, and 21 carbon atoms. However, these atoms are arranged differently, which gives THC and CBD different properties. As a result, they have different effects on the human body.

 How do THC and CBD Affect the Human Body

Both THC and CBD interact with receptors in the human endocannabinoid system which is responsible for controlling a number of bodily functions including memory, sleep, mood, and pain. 

THC tends to bind with receptors located in the brain that are responsible for controlling feelings like mood and pain. That’s the reason why consuming marijuana produces euphoric feelings and makes users high. CBD, on the other hand, is non-psychoactive, which means it doesn’t make users high. It binds with other receptors in the endocannabinoid system which are linked to feelings of well-being.

 The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and Cannabinoids

Here’s how cannabinoids work with the ECS in the human body:

As mentioned earlier, the cannabis plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids, i.e. compounds that interact with our ECS (endocannabinoid system). The ECS is made of a network of receptors that work with cannabinoids to control important functions in the body.

The first cannabinoid receptor was discovered in the 1980s. About a decade later, scientists were able to classify the receptors in two categories: CB1 and CB2.

CB1 receptors are located in parts of the brain which are in charge of various mental and physiological processes like motor coordination, high cognition, memory, and emotion, whereas CB2 receptors are located throughout the immune system and the central nervous system.

The interaction between cannabinoids such as THC and CBD and these receptors can contribute to a number of health benefits including anxiety relief, pain alleviation, mood management appetite stimulation, etc.

Health Benefits of CBD and THC

Nowadays, people use CBD products to help treat a number of conditions and ailments, ranging from arthritis to anxiety. Some claim that it can help with insomnia, chronic pain, and even cancer; however, research on CBD’s health benefits is scarce and there’s no scientific evidence to confirm these claims.

 So far, there’s scientific evidence that CBD helps with epilepsy and seizures. As a result, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first cannabis-derived medication, Epidolex, which is used to treat two rare and quite severe forms of childhood epilepsy – Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. 

CBD is said to help with the following ailments:

• seizures
• chronic pain
• inflammation
• migraines
• depression
• psychosis
• inflammatory bowel disease
• anxiety
• nausea

THC can be helpful with the following conditions:

• chronic pain
• pain caused by multiple sclerosis
• nerve pain
• anxiety
• muscle spasms
• tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease
• glaucoma
• low appetite
• nausea
• insomnia

Side Effects

The human body can handle CBD very well, even in higher doses. When side effects do occur, they’re usually a result of interaction between CBD and other prescription drugs you may be taking.

 Some of the CBD’s side effects include:

• diarrhea
• nausea
• drowsiness
• upset stomach
• fatigue
• lightheadedness
• lowered blood pressure
• crankiness

The situation with THC is different as its psycho-activity can lead to a number of side effects such as:

• vomiting
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• problems with concentration, balance, and memory

Make sure to consult a health care professional before taking any CBD products. 

CBD and THC: Are They Legal?

Laws related to cannabis are changing frequently. Marijuana is still illegal under federal law, even though some states have legalized it for medicinal and/or recreational purposes. 

In December 2018, the US Congress passed a Farm Bill which made industrial hemp legal in all fifty states. However, there are certain rules about how and where hemp-derived CBD products can be sold.   

Check the laws in your state before purchasing any products that contain THC or CBD. 

Final Thoughts

Although THC and CBD share some similarities, they are quite different. Bottom line is, neither THC or CBD is better. They both offer great health benefits and you can use one or both of them to provide relief for the condition you’re suffering from. Some people find THC’s psycho-activity beneficial; it all depends on individual needs.