by Carrie | Sep 21, 2021 | Anxiety
If there ever was a “golden age” of stress and anxiety, it probably began in March 2020. No matter where you stand on all that’s happened, you’ve likely been and are still very stressed from the effects of COVID-19 and the other issues we’ve experienced. A global...
by Carrie | Sep 3, 2021 | Anxiety
Everyone gets stressed. And dealing with it is a normal and inevitable part of life. In most cases, daily stress is helpful. It guides you away from unnecessary risks and helps you remain self-aware. These days, however, we are more inundated with stress than ever...
by Carrie | Feb 24, 2021 | Anxiety
There’s a reason why we experience anxiety. Believe it or not, it’s honestly quite logical. When you become anxious, your brain’s limbic system switches to a model known as fight, flight, or freeze. These become your three options when you are severely stressed and...
by Carrie | Feb 12, 2021 | Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions across the globe. In most cases, it won’t merely “go away” on its own. Most people who struggle with anxiety symptoms need the help of mental health professionals to treat anxiety. Unfortunately, people who...
by Carrie | Jan 24, 2021 | Anxiety
When someone experiences anxiety symptoms for the first time, it can be a confusing and scary experience. And even if you’ve struggled with anxiety for a long time, it often remains just as torturous. Being familiar with the physical symptoms of anxiety is essential...
by Carrie | Dec 21, 2020 | Anxiety
Plenty has been written about how specific therapeutic techniques can help you cope with stress. But what about daily stress management? We’re talking about the other 99% of your week when you’re not seeing your therapist? And we all need to manage more stress right...
by Carrie | Aug 8, 2020 | Anxiety
We all feel anxious every once in a while, especially these days in the midst of the coronavirus global pandemic. Sometimes, though, you may end up in a situation that provokes severe symptoms of anxiety. You may wish that you could make a quick exit, but that isn’t...
by Carrie | Jul 7, 2020 | Anxiety
We’re conditioned to think that only when we’re able to check off countless impressive personal and professional successes could we possibly find happiness. Sadly, though, quite the opposite is true. Chasing after these illusive monumental accomplishments only...
by Carrie | Feb 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression
Anxiety is about more than merely being nervous or worried, especially when dealing with anxiety-provoking situations. Along those same lines, depression is about more than being sad or feeling blue. What’s more; is that both of them are increasingly common,...
by Carrie | Nov 7, 2019 | Anxiety
When you’re in a therapist’s office, it’s more natural to consider anxiety treatment in everyday life. Usually, it’s a relaxing or at least neutral space where you and the therapist can focus on specific topics related to anxiety. In real life, however, it’s not the...
