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. You may feel helpless and unable to support them. Here are some tips on how to help your loved ones with […]
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Meeting with a therapist for the first time can feel frightening and overwhelming, and you’re likely to have an abundance of questions for your therapist. There are plenty of ways to make starting counseling less intimidating. One of those ways is to make sure you’ve chosen a therapist who will be a good fit for […]
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If you’re someone who spends most of the night tossing and turning, then you’re definitely not alone. You may find yourself wondering, what IS it? Do I have any of the symptoms? What causes insomnia in the first place? According to the National Institutes of Health, close to 20% of Americans suffer from some kind […]
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Few things drain your energy like a stressful day, and it can be difficult to recharge your energy levels. Stress is known to reduce our levels of serotonin, dopamine, certain neurotransmitters, energy, and motivation. After a difficult day, you might simply want to lounge on the couch watching TV until bedtime. Although it might feel […]
Is Anxiety Getting You Down? Here Are Five Tips to Help Manage Anxiety
When the panic starts to feel overwhelming, try the following five tips to help manage anxiety, and feel free to share if you like: 1. Try to refocus your attention on the things that you CAN control rather than on those that you cannot. This strategy may help you to put everything more into perspective and redirect […]
What’s Meditation, And Is It Right For Me?
As beautiful and joyous as life can be, it can also be plain ol’ stressful. Between hefty mortgage payments, killer commutes, and bosses who don’t give us the credit we deserve, stress is everywhere. That’s why many seek out answers to their questions regarding the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. Surveys have uncovered some pretty […]
