Fear of war – how do we deal with powerlessness?
Where do fears and worries come from? One thing that the corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine or, most recently, the Middle East have in common is that all …
Fibromyalgia trigger points: what’s behind them?
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that causes pain throughout the body. Those affected who live with fibromyalgia sometimes suffer greatly from the disease and many find the …
Stefanie’s experiences with HelloBetter stress and burnout 4 min reading time Unfortunately, when Stefanie (41) looked for a psychotherapy place, she only received rejections. Then she became aware of the …
Catastrophic thinking – how to stop the thoughts
What does catastrophic thinking mean? Catastrophic thinking or catastrophizing thinking describes a type of thought pattern and is one of the so-called cognitive (i.e. mental) distortions. In psychology, cognitive distortions …
If you suffer from mood swings
What is meant by mood swings in psychology? Mood swings can vary from person to person and can vary in severity. Your mood may fluctuate several times a day or …
Sport against stress – how exercise helps to reduce stress
Why can exercise help reduce stress? Many scientific studies have shown that regular physical exercise is an effective way to combat stress and improve our well-being. It is believed that …
“I want to be alone and have peace and quiet” – causes and tips
Where does the need for retreat and peace come from? Some people use the weekend to meet up with as many people as possible, while for others there’s nothing better …
Dilator training for vaginismus and dyspareunia
What are vaginismus and dyspareunia? Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction in which the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina involuntarily spasm, making insertion painful or even impossible. Dyspareunia also manifests …
Preventing panic attacks: early steps against anxiety
5 min reading time When fear turns into panic As a kind of internal alarm system, fear warns us of danger and causes our body to switch to survival mode. …
Successfully implement New Year’s resolutions in 4 steps
The most popular New Year’s resolutions „In the coming year, I’ll try to reduce stress , put more money aside, enjoy more time together with family and friends, exercise regularly, …