Daniel0 / Adobe Stock In today’s fast-paced world, where news travels in an instant, conflicts seem to be never-ending and, as we all have our own pressing challenges to deal with, it…
Category: Anxiety
Getting Rid of Anxious Thinking
Madison Oren / Unsplash Margaret has been suffering from anxiety and depression for over two years, with very few periods of respite. She is taking a variety of medications, which she doesn’t…
The 5 Universal Truths of Anxiety
In a previous post, “What is Your Anxiety Type?”, I described three types of anxiety, each with unique characteristics, ways in which anxiety seeks to remain in control when challenged, and solutions….
Navigating Anxiety in Relationships |
Source: Alex Green / Pexel Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by excessive worrying, fear, and unease that can interfere with daily…
Conquering Stage Fright: Unleashing Your Best Self in the Spotlight
I typically experience intense performance anxiety, but I didn’t want that to hold me back from an incredible opportunity to speak in front of 100 business and thought leaders. I knew I…
Is Worry Useful? |
Source: Andrew Neel/Pexels It’s human nature to worry. Having spent a lot of my time lost in the depths of worry, I’ve often wondered if it’s actually useful. When it comes to…
How to Tell if Someone May Be Anxious or Depressed
Source: PublicDomainPNG/Pixabay Published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, a recent study has found both distinct and overlapping language patterns in two common psychological disorders: anxiety and depression. The study…
Anxious Attachment Style and Its Impact on Couples Therapy
Attachment styles in relationships were initially introduced by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s. He studied children from different families and their interactions with their caregivers. Following his research, therapists now…
Be All that You Can Be—or Just Be
Chronic mental and physical Illnesses are rampant amongst teenagers. A 2014 paper demonstrated an 830 percent increase in hospital admissions for pain in adolescents over a seven-year span. In the vast majority…
Illness Anxiety and Your Wallet
One particularly anxious calendar year, I spent upwards of $8,000 on out-of-pocket medical expenses. I had twice visited the emergency room for vague but scary discomforts, such as dizziness and chest tightness….