With the world experiencing the worst pandemic since the Spanish Flu of 1918, experts are predicting a significant increase in PTSD. Many survivors of COVID-19 will likely face further struggles after they pull through their life-threatening infection. Post-Traumatic...
Short answer: yes. ????Now for those interested in knowing the how and why… As an anxiety therapist, I hear all kinds of questions early in the therapy process. “Why do I sometimes feel worse after I leave a therapy session?” “What do you mean I made really good...
Anxiety is defined as “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.” Let's face it; this is pretty vague. There are lots of surprising symptoms of anxiety that most people experience and don't...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions affecting 40 million Americans. However, anxiety is currently a popular buzzword with many people misunderstanding many facts about...
Right now many people have more time on their hands than ever, don't have to wake up early to go to the office, and yet are having trouble sleeping. Many spend the night tossing and turning, struggling to disconnect from current events. And isn’t it ironic that...
With half the world ordered to stay home in social isolation, a sudden economic collapse, and so much uncertainty ahead, it’s easy to let racing and anxious thoughts take over. It’s natural to think about all the what-if’s and worst-case scenarios. Natural, but not...
Chances are, if you’re like most people, your anxiety level has increased a bit lately as a result of COVID-19 and the outbreak of the coronavirus. With social media and news bombarding us with information, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and a little (or maybe a lot)...
Recent statistics estimate that almost 20% of Americans struggle with an anxiety disorder. And we all experience anxiety in some form or another as a normal response to certain situations. Those who live with chronic stress and anxiety will spend much of their lives...
It seems lately every time I tell someone I’m a therapist for anxiety, the response I get is: “You must be really busy!” It's true that recent statistics indicate more and more people are seeking therapy for anxiety. However, it can be easy to mistake common anxiety...