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If a person feels tired most the time, restless, chest pain, difficulty breathing, difficulty in concentration and completing any task, it may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). When these feelings become persistent and excessive, it can feel like it has demolished your life.

Do you feel that there is a voice there inside your head? The voice that may be of your own but the evil side of yours. You may feel a part of you which is continuously criticizing you and catastrophizing future situations. You may feel you have a part that is hyperalert, terrified and ready to run. Or another part that is angry and ready to fight. You may feel that sometimes those voices become very louder and influence your daily functioning part. Sometimes they feel in unconscious mind, sometimes quitter but listening, sometimes completely there with you in your mind’s eye or may have taken control over you.

Living with complex posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents significant challenges, which can make daily life feel like a constant battle. These challenges can cause difficulties in getting out of bed, performing routine tasks, maintaining a normal appearance for those around them, while facing the internal struggle. These challenges can become overwhelming and utterly exhausting, often leading to feelings of inadequacy or vulnerability. What may appear as a simple, straightforward task to someone without complex PTSD can feel like an impossible task to those who live with this condition. The internal turmoil and emotional burden associated with complex PTSD can also make it challenging to seek support from healthcare professionals, or other people in the community.

It is my honor to introduce Brenda Johnson, who has served as my supervisor for over a year in my pursuit of the Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) designation for the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. She holds credentials as a Registered Counselling Therapist and Supervisor with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor recognized by the Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association. Additionally, Brenda is an Accredited Music Therapist affiliated with both the Canadian Association of Music Therapy and the Atlantic Association for Music Therapy.

If you’re constantly feeling tired, low on energy, unable to focus, or losing interest in things you once enjoyed, these could be signs of depression. Depression can feel like it’s taking over your life, leaving you feeling hopeless or disconnected.

If you’re looking to access psychotherapy in Nova Scotia, determining if your insurance covers these services can make the process smoother. Use this guide to understand your coverage options, what types of providers are typically included, and how to book a session with a licensed mental health professional.