Notes from Sam

Mental Health Articles from Sam Rustum

Thoughts on anxiety, boundaries, and making space for what matters, sometimes through an unexpected lens.

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Make the reading useful to your own life

You may recognize a familiar problem in more than one article. Work stress can sit alongside worry, self-criticism, or difficulty saying no. Start with the piece that describes a recent moment in your life, rather than trying to find a label that explains everything.

Choose one question to carry with you

As you read, notice what feels familiar and what does not. You might write down a sentence you want to think about, a question you would like to ask, or one small change you want to consider. You do not need to turn every suggestion into another task to complete.

When you want a conversation

An article cannot take account of your whole situation. If a pattern keeps coming up, therapy offers room to discuss the circumstances around it, what you have already tried, and what you want to be different. The treatment pages explain the concerns I work with. You can also request a free 15-minute consultation to ask about fit.

A place to begin

Let’s make room for what you need.

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