The Lemi Library
What we think, what we feel and what helps
How to Regret Better
Instead of clinging to the idea of living life with no regrets, what if we learned to embrace them? What if we used regret as a kind of compass for better living?
What TikTok Gets Wrong About Bipolar Disorder
TikTok may mean well, but it keeps getting Bipolar I wrong. One manic episode can change everything—here’s what the DSM-5 actually says (minus the drama).
Stop Beating Yourself Up
That voice in your head calling you a failure? It’s lying. Research shows self-compassion boosts resilience and motivation, while self-criticism does the opposite.
Slay or Sus? The Pros and Cons of Teen Chatbot Therapy
For teens feeling anxious, lonely or overwhelmed, chatbots can seem like the perfect vibe-check partner: always awake, always listening. But can a bot really get what you’re going through?
Why Making Stuff Helps You Feel Less Anxious
Creativity won’t erase anxiety, but it shifts the mind from worry to presence. Making, writing or drawing quiets mental chatter and gives your brain space to breathe.
When Did We Stop Trusting Ourselves?
I've noticed something changing in the therapy room. We have more mental health information than ever before, but many people seem less confident in their ability to understand their own experience.
Melting Down? Your Nervous System Needs a TIPP
DBT’s TIPP skills are fast-acting, body-based tools that help calm your system before your thoughts catch up. It’s not magic. It’s neuroscience.
How to Make the Sun Your Ally
A fresh look at how natural light can support your mental health—without overcomplicating it
Why Mental Health Credentials Matter (More Than a Killer Instagram Grid)
In 2025, trauma has a hashtag and healing has a price tag. But when you're in pain, you need more than a ring light and a vibe.
Trauma Healing That Sticks
At Lemi, we combine EMDR with ear acupuncture to help calm the nervous system, reprocess stuck memories and restore inner balance. Think modern therapy with ancient roots.
Savor Your Microjoys
Every time you pause to appreciate the tiniest moments of joy, your brain strengthens the connections related to positive experiences.
Are You Scrolling to Escape Yourself?
Have you ever considered that your scrolling habit is actually an attempt to get away from your obsessive self?
What to Read Now
Stephanie Foo’s What My Bones Know is a must-read for anyone healing from complex trauma. It’s smart, honest and refreshingly hopeful.
Getting Out of Your Own Way
Understanding why you self-sabotage—and the psychological rewards behind it—is the first step to breaking free.
What Goes In Early Goes In Deep
Ina Garten, aka Barefoot Contessa, is known for making everything look beautiful and effortless. In her new memoir, she reveals the struggles—including her difficult childhood—and how she learned to believe in herself.
Photo credit: Ina Garten © 2024
Will Medication Improve My Mood?
For many, antidepressants are a game-changer in managing depression and anxiety. But there are often concerns when it comes to popping a pill.
My Depression Feels Like an Uphill Battle
If you’ve lost hope in your ability to feel better, this is for you.
Real Wellness Doesn’t Come With a Price Tag
The false promise of wellness culture is that if you buy something you’ll feel better.
How to Embrace Uncertainty
What if instead of letting uncertainty dominate us, we embraced it as an unexpected opportunity for growth?
Are AI Companions a Good Thing?
Can AI companions solve our loneliness epidemic or are they warping our ability to create empathic human relationships?