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False Spring & Emotional Whiplash: Why Hope Can Feel Scary After Anxiety or Trauma

False Spring & Emotional Whiplash: Why Hope Can Feel Scary After Anxiety or Trauma

by Tammy Bost | Mar 17, 2026 | Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding

Dear reader, If you live in Michigan, you know about false spring. One 55-degree day and suddenly we’re outside without coats, cracking windows, dreaming about fresh starts. And then… it snows again. That emotional whiplash? That “I thought we were past this” feeling?...
A New Year Doesn’t Mean a New You — It Means a More Honest One

A New Year Doesn’t Mean a New You — It Means a More Honest One

by Tammy Bost | Jan 6, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding

The start of a new year often arrives with pressure. New goals. New habits. New versions of ourselves. And while intention-setting can be meaningful, it can also quietly reinforce the belief that who you are right now isn’t enough. If you’re already exhausted, burned...
When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Depression, Emotional Overwhelm, and Winter Transitions

When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Depression, Emotional Overwhelm, and Winter Transitions

by Tammy Bost | Dec 15, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression

Embrace the Season with Empowerment Dear reader, How are you doing? And I don’t mean the version you offer at work or at holiday gatherings.I mean the quieter version of you. The one that carries more than anyone realizes.The part of you that often feels heavier when...
When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Depression, Emotional Overwhelm, and Winter Transitions

Embracing the Transition: Navigating the Winter Blues with Hope

by Tammy Bost | Apr 19, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression

As the vibrant colors of autumn make way for the crisp winds and shorter days of winter, many of us find ourselves anticipating the arrival of the “winter blues.” Especially for anyone living in the Great Lake state of Michigan, this transition can often...

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