Flowers, chocolate, and CBT: Date night ideas for an anxious or depressed partner by Wistar Murray | Jul 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Topics, Relationships If you’re expecting tips on what medium-priced champagne to buy in order to sweep your lover off their feet this Saturday night, you’re in the wrong place. Sorry. It’s not going to be that kind of a date night. You probably won’t end up in a Jacuzzi, or on a…
I’m experiencing a lot of anxiety — how can I manage it effectively? by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT | Jul 20, 2022 | Anxiety, Ask a Therapist, Mental Health Topics Q: I’m experiencing a lot of anxiety and I want to manage it effectively. It’s weighing very heavy on me. A: Hi there, Thank you for reaching out! We’re so sorry to hear that you’re struggling with anxiety. While experiencing anxiety is common, we know how hard it can be…
Separation anxiety in adults: Dealing with unhealthy attachment issues by Wistar Murray | Jul 4, 2022 | Anxiety, Relationships Adults with separation anxiety disorder have heightened, functionally impairing fears about being apart from their attachment figures. The mental health condition might cause them to experience a panic attack when their spouse goes to work, or have recurring nightmares about the death of someone they love. Though separation anxiety in…
Phobias: A handbook for understanding and working through extreme fears by Taylor Bennett | May 20, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics We’re all afraid of something. But some of us have extreme fears called phobias and we’ll go to equally extreme measures to avoid them. For certain individuals, it’s animals or insects; for others, it’s small spaces or large groups of people. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive understanding…
How do you deal with a panic attack? by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT | May 11, 2022 | Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics Q: How do you deal with a panic attack? A: We’re so sorry to hear you’re experiencing panic attacks! We know they can be incredibly scary. First off, if you ever feel like you’re having a mental health crisis, you can call a hotline for assistance, such as 800-273-8255 or…
Yoga for beginners: How to use the eight “limbs” of yoga for anxiety management by Jason Crosby | Apr 28, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Care For those of us in the West, yoga and meditation have never been more popular. It’s now commonplace to have a yoga studio membership, to spend the weekend at a mindfulness retreat, or to follow along as a YouTuber or TikToker guides you through a virtual session. In mental health…
Does life flash before our eyes when we die? Near-death experiences, strange brain activity, and death-related anxiety by Jason Crosby | Apr 15, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics Urban myths and popular fiction have nourished the idea that our final moments offer us a rapid-fire series of flashbacks, featuring each moment we’ve ever lived through. Whether life actually flashes before our eyes has never been confirmed, but many people who have survived near-death experiences have reported the phenomenon….
Is my marriage causing me anxiety? by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT | Mar 16, 2022 | Anxiety, Ask a Therapist, Mental Health Topics, Relationships Q: How do I know if my marriage is what is causing me all the anxiety I have? We fight all the time and I feel sad, mad, and exhausted every time we are both home. We don’t agree on a lot of things and we always seem to point…
Confronting anxiety about the unknown: How to spend your time in life’s “waiting room” by Shannon Kersey, LPA | Mar 10, 2022 | Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics Waiting… how much of our lives do we spend waiting? Right now, I know people who are waiting to find out if: a lump is cancerous they are going to lose their baby she is going to lose her job he is going to get into graduate school her marriage…
Wrestling with war anxiety? 5 tips for coping amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict by Jason Crosby | Mar 9, 2022 | Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics The Russia-Ukraine conflict — one of the biggest news stories of the year thus far — continues on without an end in sight. As a result, some difficult changes are occurring here in the US, including the cost of living, our diplomatic relationships with other countries, and (most personally), our…
New Thriveworks research shows widespread relationship anxiety in the US by Wistar Murray | Feb 8, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics, Relationships, Research According to new research* from Thriveworks, over a third (34%) of Americans believe that their romantic relationships (current or previous) are the leading cause of their mental health concerns. Love, attachment, and intimacy can all trigger buried fears, past traumas, and self-esteem issues. And yet we still seek connection with…
Anticipation anxiety: How to stop the “what if” in our heads by Shannon Kersey, LPA | Jan 13, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics Do you remember the last time you rode a roller coaster? Unfortunately for me, it has been over 20 years. I have developed vertigo as I have gotten older, and I’m scared to go on one now. However, I can still remember the nervous butterflies as the ride creaked higher…