Most people would be freely admit to wanting to avoid vomiting. However, for some, the possibility of vomiting induces intense mental distress. Emetophobia is the psychiatric term for an intense fear of vomiting. It is a phobia that leads people to avoid any foods, activities, or situations that could expose people to the risk of throwing up. ... Continue Reading
Understanding Anxiety and Addiction
Most of the time, people seeking treatment for addiction may have other concerns to address, such as depression or anxiety. In fact, addiction and anxiety often move together, as sufferers find that using a substance relieves their feelings of worry and restlessness. We can also understand the link between anxiety and addiction like water ... Continue Reading
How avoidance is hurting you
Do you ever hope that a social event will be cancelled? Do you ever make up an excuse to get out of a prior engagement because it is easier than dealing with people? Avoidance is the easiest and often the most common method of dealing with uncomfortable situations. Although avoiding stressors gives a sense of relief in the short-term, it often ... Continue Reading
Do you suffer from Zoom anxiety?
Although the pandemic appears to be winding down, some aspects of life, such as video calls, will likely stay the same. Whether people are working from home, utilizing telehealth, or just Facetiming with friends and family, video calls are here to stay. In a recent article by PsychCentral, Claudia Rodriguez and Courtney Telloian discussed what they ... Continue Reading
Does fear of needles stop you from getting vaccinated? Part 2
What do you do if you want to be vaccinated, but you have an intense fear of needles? What do you do if you have a phobia- an intense, excessive, persistent fear of an object or situation? In a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, journalist Sam-Omar Hall discusses how you can overcome fear of needles to get vaccinated. If you experience ... Continue Reading
Does fear of needles stop you from getting vaccinated? Part 1
Who wants to get poked and prodded with needles? In reality, not many people actually enjoy getting a shot in the arm. However, many people are currently finding themselves in a dilemma. On one hand, they fear finding themselves infected by covid-19, or worse, a new more infectious strain. On the other hand, they must face their, often ... Continue Reading
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