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Alisa Hrustic

Alisa Hrustic is a health writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience. She’s led content at brands like SELF and Prevention, and her work has appeared in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, National Geographic, and more. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Articles written by Alisa Hrustic

Why letting things go is so hard (and how to finally do it)

Why letting things go is so hard (and how to finally do it)

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Weaponized incompetence: Is this subtle manipulation tactic hurting your relationship?

Weaponized incompetence: Is this subtle manipulation tactic hurting your relationship?

Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC

Is your nervous system overloaded? Here’s how to start healing

Is your nervous system overloaded? Here’s how to start healing

Clinically reviewed by Kaye Love, LPC

Inner child healing: How to care for the hurt parts of you

Inner child healing: How to care for the hurt parts of you

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC & Theresa Lupcho, LPC

What is flourishing? Why this mental health concept is more important than happiness

What is flourishing? Why this mental health concept is more important than happiness

Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC & Caitlin Opland, LCSW

Your cortisol is probably fine. Here’s what TikTok gets wrong about the “stress hormone”

Your cortisol is probably fine. Here’s what TikTok gets wrong about the “stress hormone”

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC

Emotional flooding: Why you feel overwhelmed and what actually helps

Emotional flooding: Why you feel overwhelmed and what actually helps

Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC

Nighttime anxiety: Why it gets worse at night–and what you can do about it

Nighttime anxiety: Why it gets worse at night–and what you can do about it

Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC

The 3 types of empathy–and why knowing them can transform your relationships

The 3 types of empathy–and why knowing them can transform your relationships

Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC

5 fast ways to calm down when you need it most

5 fast ways to calm down when you need it most

Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC