Anxiety and anger are common emotional states that many of us experience—sometimes daily. But when we’re unable to manage the intensity of these emotions, they might transform into chronic issues. This means that it’s important to think through the causes of anxiety and anger, as well as how to prevent…
As you wake up, your heart is pounding and thoughts are racing through your head. No coffee, no shower, and your feet haven’t even left the bed… yet you’re waking up with anxiety. But why? Sometimes a bad day starts with waking up on the wrong side of the bed,…
Most of us know by now the somersaults our stomachs can turn, and the cold sweat that may bead our forehead when we start to get anxious. But when that uncomfortable tension builds, anxiety nausea—nausea caused by our physical reaction to feeling anxious—may develop. Even though anxiety arises in our…
Thinking about arriving at your new destination might be exciting, but getting there is often anything but. Moving can churn up some seriously intense levels of stress; anyone who’s ever relocated to a new home or apartment may understand the feeling well. Relocating can be difficult to manage, without us…
Coping with a mental health condition is often anything but easy—and it seems as though gender plays a major role in an individual’s battle with mental health. For women, their perceptions of themselves may influence how they choose to deal with mental health concerns. They may find themselves conflicted when…
There is always something to be anxious about. Even as you have found a way to deal with one thing, very often there is something else that comes along right behind it. You can’t wait for everything to be perfect; instead, you have to find ways to cope with whatever…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, my name is Caitlyn Patey. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Thriveworks in Chesterfield, Virginia. The question I’ll be answering today is, “What are the symptoms of anxiety?” So to start with, it’s important to note that anxiety can manifest…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hi, I’m Elizabeth Essman, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Thriveworks in Waltham, Massachusetts. To answer the question, “how do I overcome my anxiety during Covid?,” which is a great question by the way, we first have to learn to identify what…
