When life feels packed with the holidays, work, family responsibilities, and constant obligations, “taking care of yourself” can seem unrealistic. Many people picture self-care as pampering spa days, long weekends away, or something you earn after you’re exhausted. [...]
The holidays can feel bright for some and painfully quiet for others. If you’re reading this in DuPage County, maybe in Wheaton, Naperville, Geneva, or nearby we want you to know you are not alone, and your feelings matter. [...]
Can you feel it? Just picturing a positive future moment say, an exciting vacation or an anticipated event can instantly boost your mood. That quick change isn't just simple optimism; it's your brain physically shifting as you think it.That [...]
A panic attack can feel terrifying: your heart races, your breathing speeds up, your hands tremble, and your brain screams that something is terribly wrong. The truth we want you to know at Stenzel Clinical is this: panic [...]
Each day unfolds against a backdrop of overwhelming noise. Whether it's the clamor of our daily routines, the voices of those around us, the roar of traffic, or the relentless digital din of advertising, social media, the internet, [...]
Trauma can leave deep emotional scars that don’t fade easily. When you go through a traumatic event, the fear, stress, and painful memories can stay with you long after the event is over. For some people, this emotional [...]