Tag Archive for: anxiety

3 Self-Defeating Behaviors That Destroy Happiness

Getting to the root of self-defeating behavior Everyone struggles with negative internal voices; those nagging, critical, confidence-destroying voices that pop up when you’re feeling anxious or want to try something new: “You can’t do that.”  “People will laugh at you”  “You’re not good enough.” With the help of the right therapist, you can go to […]

Feeling Hopeless? 5 Ways to Create Hope

When you feel hopeless, you have trouble getting out of bed. You think to yourself, “Why should I?” There’s nothing to look forward to. Today will be the same as yesterday. Yesterday was the same as the day before, and the day before that, and the day before that, etc. “Is it possible to die […]

Coronavirus Anxiety: Where It Comes From & How To Lower It

If you’re feeling anxious about the state of the world at this moment, that’s an appropriate reaction. It would be unusual not to be concerned: Since the coronavirus hit, we’ve all been bombarded with terrible news. Maps with red splashes tell us the virus is spreading, death and infection tolls increase daily, misinformation and rumors […]

How to Heal Your Anxiety During Quarantine

Many of my patients have experienced a resurgence of anxiety and depression since the lockdown began. Critical inner voices muted for years have returned with a vengeance. Those nasty, annoying voices that are quick to promote our failings, criticize our appearance, poke holes in our confidence, and sends our anxiety through the roof. Even a […]

A Parent’s Guide to Adolescence & Anxiety

Mystified by your teenager’s behavior? Broken-hearted by the changes you see in him? It’s natural to mourn the loss of the wonder years when your kid becomes a teen. “He was so creative and playful in elementary school.” “She was always laughing and had so many friends.” “He loved family time. Now he won’t come […]

A Novel Approach to Panic Attacks

Anyone who has experienced panic attacks knows how frightening and debilitating they can be. Unfortunately, panic attacks are on the rise among America youth. A recent study from the Pew Research Center finds that 70 percent of American teenagers see depression and anxiety as the leading “major problem” among their peers. When I polled the members […]

Do Your Panic Attacks Sound Like This?

If you’ve ever had panic attacks, this experience may sound familiar: “It just happened again. I was having a good day. Work went well, I had lunch with an old friend, and my commute home was smooth. After dinner, I decided to take a hot shower and watch a movie. After all, it was Friday night. […]

5 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Try these simple stress-relieving techniques. Everyone experiences stress and anxiety from time to time. Most often, stress occurs when you encounter a frustrating situation or are faced with a dilemma. Social pressures, heavy workloads and financial instabilities also cause stress which can reduce productivity, cause health problems or lead to chronic symptoms of anxiety or […]

Social Anxiety? 3 Reasons to Try Group Therapy

Studies show that group therapy is effective in reducing social anxiety. As you get closer to the event, your heart races, your palms sweat. You start to consider excuses for canceling. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses diagnosed in the United State, affecting over […]

The Negative Voices of an Anxiety Disorder

This is the negative self-talk someone with an anxiety disorder may hear: I don’t know why I worry so much. I don’t want. Seriously, I don’t. But negative thoughts jab at me and invade my head. Fears and anxieties that may sound ridiculous to you, torture me daily. For example, I’m afraid that everyone secretly […]