Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Archives

Dear Tacit, My partner is struggling with mental health issues. But no matter what support I suggest, he refuses. It’s almost like he wants to...

Dear Tacit, Counselling takes a long time – is there anything I can do to help me feel better right away, when I am struggling and overwhelmed in...

Hi Everyone, This week’s “Dear Tacit” is going to be a little different – we hope you don’t mind. It’s kind of a special month for us...

Dear Tacit, Everybody talks about “self care” – I don’t want to just have bubble baths all the time, so what else can you recommend? Signed: Real...

Dear Tacit, When life gets overwhelming, I have a hard time knowing what to do. I want to keep moving forward, but I get exhausted and defeated...

Dear Tacit, With the days getting shorter, I am suddenly having issues getting to sleep at night. Any suggestions? Signed: Needing Sleep Dear...

Dear Tacit, I am not feeling great. I went to see my dr and he says there is nothing medically wrong with me. He thinks I am having some mental...

Dear Tacit, I struggle with bouts of depression, and I can get pretty low at times (low energy, low mood, low outlook). What are some ways I can...

Dear Tacit, Can you explain how white noise helps with mental wellness? Signed: Too Many Noises Dear Too Many Noises: Many people don’t know this...

Dear Tacit, Should I get a mental health diagnosis to start my counselling journey? Signed: Are Labels Helpful? Dear Are Labels Helpful, What a...

Dear Tacit, It’s that time of year again – the days are getting shorter and I am losing my motivation. I get tired faster; I have less drive; and...

Dear Tacit, I feel like I am stuck in a rut and have lost the spark that comes from really enjoying life. Overall, I feel “meh” most of the...