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So, you’ve decided you want to explore medication for your anxiety. Now you’re faced with another decision: who exactly should you see? A psychiatrist? Your regular doctor? Your therapist? Here’s a clear breakdown of which providers can prescribe anxiety medication, what each option looks like, and how to figure out…

Your 8-year-old suddenly refuses to go to birthday parties. Your teenager has started coming home from school and immediately disappearing into their room. Your preschooler, who used to hop out of the car at daycare, now clings to your leg every morning. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not…

Anxiety has a way of taking your emotions from calm to overwhelming in what feels like seconds. Whether you’re experiencing persistent worry that won’t quiet down or full-blown panic attacks, anxiety can make you feel like you’re losing control of your thoughts and body. That’s exactly why having reliable coping…

If you experience anxiety, finding the right antidepressant can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming with so many options out there. Wellbutrin, also known as bupropion, is one such medication, and though it’s primarily used to treat depression, it’s also known to help with certain anxiety symptoms. Learn how Wellbutrin can…

Money can be a major stressor—whether it’s budgeting or managing debt. Even with a strong economy, Forbes reports that around 71% of Americans (roughly 178 million) are struggling with their finances.  This type of stress can negatively impact a person’s life in a number of ways, be it in personal…

Relationships are complex and unique, and even the most common relationship problems look different for every couple. Sex issues, including mismatched sex expectations, are deeply personal and extremely common.  Sex can be an uncomfortable topic of discussion for people, but when sex stops in a relationship, it can cause confusion…

Anxiety in teens is a pervasive mental health issue that can manifest in many ways and significantly affect teens’ daily lives. Because anxiety can have such an impact on teens’ mental health and their ability to function, it’s important to get it diagnosed and treated. Outside of therapeutic or psychiatric…

Whether it’s because of work, school, big changes, or other life issues, stress can be hard to shake—especially if you don’t really know it’s there. Stress is pervasive, and can build slowly from a small kernel to a huge weight on your shoulders. If you don’t regularly employ stress management…

Imagine that you’re going about your morning as usual – making coffee, feeding the cat, tidying the bedroom – when your chest starts to hurt. The pain quickly mounts. Within minutes you’re drenched in sweat and you feel as if you’re suffocating. You close your eyes and try to take…

At some point in time, everyone feels stress. It is a universal part of life, and yet if it isn’t dealt with effectively, it can start to affect our physical and mental health over time.  The term “stress” doesn’t necessarily have a universally agreed upon definition, though a good working…

We often use “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably, to describe intense worry or emotional distress. But in reality, there are distinct differences between the two—for example, one is considered a healthy emotion that can be beneficial, while the other is considered an unhealthy emotion that is all-around harmful. Let’s explore these…

Anxiety is a protective emotion, meant to warn you about perceived danger or harm. For most, it’s an occasional feeling, one that will come and go in moments. However, for others, anxiety takes up a large amount of their emotional energy, causing more harm than good. This is where routine…