Emotional discomfort is something we all experience—but for many people, the instinct is to fight it, avoid it, or make it disappear as quickly as possible. If you’ve been working through distress intolerance, this next step may feel counterintuitive: learning not to escape distress, but to accept it. Seeing Emotions in a New Way A key shift in this process is changing how you view emotions. Feelings like fear, anger, and sadness are not flaws—they are functional and deeply human. Fear...

A Markham Therapist can do wonders for your mental wellbeing! There are times in life when stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or emotional pain start to feel heavier than usual. You may be wondering, Do I need a Markham therapist? If so, you’re not alone. At Reflections Psychotherapy, working with a Markham therapist can provide a supportive space to talk through what you’re experiencing, better understand your emotions, and find ways to move forward. Therapy isn’t just for crisis...

We all experience emotions—some pleasant, some deeply uncomfortable. While it’s natural to prefer the good over the difficult, emotional discomfort is an unavoidable part of being human. The challenge isn’t whether we feel distress, but how we respond to it. What Is Distress Intolerance? Distress intolerance refers to a perceived inability to handle uncomfortable emotions. It’s not just disliking distress—it’s feeling like you can’t tolerate it and must escape it immediately. This can apply...