When you live with an anxiety disorder, any moment can become one that creates a slow-rising panic within you. Life is normal one second and the next, you feel your chest tighten and your heart begin to race. You may begin to hyperfocus on future events and find yourself getting lost in “what-ifs.” To make […]
Do You Have C-PTSD?
You have most likely heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – also known as PTSD. It is used to describe the mental and emotional anguish suffered by those who have experienced sudden trauma. PTSD is often experienced by soldiers as well as those who have been victims of rape and other crimes, and even […]
5 Ways to Effectively Manage Anxiety
If you suffer from anxiety, you know that awful feeling when heart races, you start to sweat, and you feel like you just want to run. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the United States, affecting roughly 40 million adults. While […]
You Can Help Your Child Manage Their Anxiety – Here’s How
(Image: Coping Kit by Karen Wolf) According to the CDC, 7.1% of children, age 3-17 years, (4.4 million children in the U.S.), have been diagnosed with anxiety. (https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/data.html). And unfortunately, those numbers are on the rise. All children experience fear as a normal part of childhood. But if your child’s worry or fear seem extreme, […]
5 Life Hacks To Be Calm and Social at a Party
A few years ago, I was invited to a dinner party by a friend, and I did not know anyone except for the host. When I arrived, I stood in the corner of the room not sure what to do. I felt self-conscious, and had thoughts that I should not be here, and that no […]
How to Help Manage a Loved One’s Anxiety
When a friend or loved one suffers from anxiety, it can be intimidating or frustrating trying to help them cope. Panic and anxiety attacks can leave the anxiety sufferer feeling any number of symptoms, and you may feel helpless and unable to support them. Here are some tips to help you manage a loved one’s […]
5 Ways to Cope with Anxiety as a Parent
The hard work and unpredictability that makes parenting so rewarding can also cause a great deal of anxiety. Here are some simple ways to bring yourself to a place of calm. Make a To-Do ListRuminating on worries can cause lots of stress. Clear your mind by making a to-do list. Put down everything that needs […]
Anxiety – A Gift From Our Ancestors
A few years ago a client presented concerns that his 8- year-old son, Brian (identifying information has been changed), began displaying signs of anxiety at bedtime. He would refuse to be left alone in his bedroom and struggled to fall and stay asleep, eventually struggling with tiredness throughout the school day. During the few hours […]
4 Healthy Ways to Distract Yourself from Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural dialogue between our mind and body. It’s a red flag that something might be going on in our surroundings that requires our attention. For most of us, anxiety is an uncomfortable but fleeting feeling that pops up on occasion during particularly stressful times. For some, anxiety may be more present and […]