Liza Linder

Understanding Narcolepsy: Symptoms and Treatments

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that is often misunderstood, minimized, or mischaracterized as simple “being tired.” In reality, narcolepsy is a complex neurological condition that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep–wake cycles. For many individuals, it touches every corner of daily life—from work performance to emotional well-being to relationships. As a therapist, I find […]

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Understanding Insomnia: Causes, Impact, and Pathways to Restful Sleep

We will now examine evidence based treatments for Insomnia. Evidence-Based Treatments for Insomnia The good news: insomnia is highly treatable. Many people regain healthy sleep without medication, especially with the right therapeutic support. CBT-I is considered the gold standard treatment. It helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep. Techniques

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Love Linger

Dear Liza,          I’m a 26 yr old bisexual woman. For the past two years, I’ve been in a monogamous romantic relationship with a man. For the past six months, our relationship has really been struggling. It got to the point, where I really questioned whether this relationship was even healthy for

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Understanding Insomnia: Causes, Impact, and Pathways to Restful Sleep

We’ve all experienced a restless night or two — tossing, turning, watching the clock tick past midnight. But for many people, insomnia becomes more than an occasional frustration. It can turn into a persistent struggle that affects mood, energy, and overall well-being. What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep,

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Understanding Bipolar I and Bipolar II: Key Differences Explained by a Therapist

In this month’s blog post we will look more closely at the distinctions between Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder. Both fall under the broader category of bipolar disorders—conditions characterized by significant mood fluctuations that impact a person’s energy, activity levels, and ability to function—but there are important differences in the intensity, duration, and

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