What’s the difference between feeling alone and loneliness? Alone is a physical sense of nobody being around. Loneliness is a much deeper, emotional feeling that stems from lack of connections to others. It’s important to determine the difference because one could feel lonely even in a crowded room. Loneliness could also result in negative emotions… CONTINUE
A 2018 Review of the Most Discussed Topics in Therapy in the United States
There are many reasons why people seek out therapy. Research has shown that in 2018, people saw a therapist the most to treat anxiety, work/life balance, political woes, sexual assault, electronics addiction, relationship issues, grief, fear of mass shootings. Causes of Mental Health Concerns Exposure to social media and other newsworthy outlets is one… CONTINUE
Three Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is a common issue. A person suffering from social anxiety tends to dread or altogether avoid certain social situations, like attending a dinner party, participating in a business meeting or even making casual conversation with your neighbor. Untreated, these symptoms can take on a life of their own. The socially anxious person may… CONTINUE
Letting Go Of Anxiety through Meditation
Obviously, such an instruction leaves you thinking about exactly one thing: a polar bear. Anxiety Works Like This… Trying not to worry about something tends to have the opposite effect. Suppose you have anxiety about an upcoming meeting at work. So you’re driving to work, frantically telling yourself not to think about that meeting. Or you’re trying positive… CONTINUE
How Uncertainty and Loss of Control Lead to Anxiety
Anxiety is often a response to circumstances outside of your control. Suppose you are waiting on crucial medical test results. You’ve already taken the test, so your part is done. Now all you can do is wait to hear back from your doctor. But waiting tends to be a challenge for someone struggling with anxiety…. CONTINUE
