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7 Habits that Make Your Anxiety Worse
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions across the globe. Millions of people struggle with it on a daily basis, and if it isn’t managed properly, it can become debilitating. While treating anxiety usually requires the help of a professional,...
Has Social Anxiety Taken Over Your Life? – 5 Strategies to Free Yourself
If you suffer from social anxiety, then you know just how easily it can take over your life. You may fear large groups of people, get nervous when you’re the center of attention, and dread small talk with coworkers. Of course, you may also experience physical symptoms...
3 Keys to Recovering from Chronic Anxiety Disorders
Some people are fortunate to experience anxiety disorders only for a short period, possibly at a specific stressful part of their life. For many more people, though, anxiety and phobias are chronic. Perhaps you first suffered panic attacks in college, facing the...
When “What If” Thinking Leaves You Overwhelmed with Constant Dread—What to Do?
Sometimes, anxiety stems from a tendency to dwell on worst-case scenarios. When the outcome of a particular scenario seems like it could be negative, people often think about the very worst that could happen. Perhaps you have been faced with a situation that made you...
Has Your Anxiety Become Worse Over Time? Understanding The Reason
Suffering from anxiety isn’t easy. No matter what anxiety you deal with, the desire for relief is always there. Whether it’s social anxiety, PTSD, OCD, agoraphobia, specific phobias, or generalized anxiety disorder, you yearn for a break from painful symptoms. You’re...
Exploring the Connection Between Self-Compassion, Depression, and Forgiveness
Most of us struggle to practice self-compassion. We don’t want to go too easy on ourselves. And so, we assume that the only way to make progress is by berating ourselves for our mistakes until we can correct them. However, this mindset can be quite destructive. After...
High-Functioning Anxiety: The Storm Brewing Beneath a Calm Exterior
Many people think that the symptoms of anxiety would be obvious. After all, you would assume that you could usually tell when someone is nervous, or if they’re hesitant to join in on conversations and socialize. However, anxiety isn’t always so apparent. In fact, many...
Panic Attacks: Understanding the Vicious Cycle of Anxiety
Maybe you recently experienced your first panic attack, or maybe you have been dealing with this issue for quite some time now. Either way, you know that you can’t simply “think positively” to ward off a panic attack. Telling yourself over and over again that there’s...
Treating Panic Disorder and OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
There are many different approaches to treating and managing panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). While these two conditions are not the same, there are some similarities in commonly prescribed treatments. One such method that therapists can utilize...
Are You Losing Yourself in a Relationship? – 3 Keys to Finding Your Voice
Being in a relationship can be very fulfilling. But not all relationships are healthy and thriving. Losing yourself in a relationship may be a signal that your relationship is unhealthy or a sign that you feel some insecurity and anxiety about losing the relationship....