Social anxiety can make even simple interactions like introducing yourself to others, speaking up in class or in a work meeting, or even just ordering coffee feel overwhelming. For many, the fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected turns everyday situations into major stressors. The…
Anxiety doesn’t just come from external stressors. It can grow from the way we think about situations, too. Our minds sometimes fall into thought traps or cognitive distortions. Some of these include patterns of thinking that exaggerate fears, distort reality, or keep us stuck in…
Avoidance is something we all do from time to time. Maybe it’s skipping a tough conversation, putting off a dentist appointment, or leaving an unpleasant task for “tomorrow.” That seems harmless enough – but when it comes to anxiety, avoidance plays a much bigger role…
You’ve been here before. It’s late. You’re already in bed. The rest of the world is quiet and probably asleep, but you’re lying there trying to navigate all of these anxious thoughts stuck in your head. Your brain is racing. You’re replaying old conversations, worrying…
Postpartum depression is often one of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about the emotional challenges that new mothers face. It’s being recognized and talked about more frequently, and it’s starting to become less stigmatized. But postpartum depression isn’t the only emotional…
You’re going about your day when a strange, unsettling thought hits: What if I’m losing it? What if I’m actually going “crazy“? This could show up during a stressful moment, or in the quiet right before bed. Maybe it’s a thought you’ve had more than once-but every time,…
Every morning when your alarm goes off, you tell yourself the same thing. You’re not going to stay up late. You’re going to go to bed on time and get enough rest so that you don’t wake up feeling exhausted. But if you’re being honest…
Anxiety can be a major disruption on its own. The various signs and symptoms can start to take control of a person’s life and negatively impact different areas of it. Did you know that in times of high stress, involuntary anxiety tics can be another…
If you constantly worry about having a serious illness, even when medical tests come back normal, you’re not alone. CBT for health anxiety is a structured and evidence-based approach that helps break the cycle of excessive worry, reassurance-seeking, and symptom-checking. Health anxiety can feel overwhelming…
Anxiety is a common occurrence that many people deal with throughout their lifetime. It can be just as common of an emotion as happiness, sadness, and anger. In fact, anxiety is one of the many new emotions that was featured in one of the latest…
Life tends to feel a bit out of control when stress and anxiety are thrown into the mix. You may notice changes to your eating habits, sleeping schedule, and other aspects of your daily life and routine. You may even notice that you’re having a…
When struggling with anxiety, you may feel like it’s easier to just hide or remove yourself from stressful situations. While this may seem like a short-term solution, in reality, these actions can lead to worsening signs and symptoms. Life comes with several ups and downs,…