When you have Social Anxiety, meeting new people is always a challenge. Going out and mingling can feel like a minefield. Some people think those with Social Anxiety are naturally introverts or not interested in making friends and finding partners, but that can’t be further from the truth. One of my clients with Social Anxiety …
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A Beautiful Video of What it’s Like to Live with Anxiety Meghan Rinks knows what it feels like to deal with anxiety every day. She channeled her emotions into the beautiful short film about a day in the life of someone with anxiety. Great job Meghan!
Is Marijuana Good or Bad for Anxiety? Thrive Counseling is in Denver, so marijuana is everywhere. I think it will be legal is most states very soon, and it’s widely used in varying levels. I personally think it should be legal, and it’s not incredibly harmful. But if you struggle with anxiety, you probably want …
*Today’s post is a Guest Post from the wonderful folks at Lincoln Park Therapy Group in Chicago. Check them out here. “Ugh, I can’t believe I did that! I’m so dumb!” Have you ever said that to yourself? If so, you were probably feeling something called shame. Whether we like to admit it or not, …
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I’m someone who feels almost immediately calmed when I understand what’s going on within me. Even if the feeling does not go away right away, simply being able to know what’s happening is helpful. No where is this more helpful than in the area of anxiety and panic attacks. Panic attacks are frightening and confusing. …
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Whether you’re finding yourself thinking too much about the past, or obsessing over upsetting memories, it’s difficult to “get over” the past and live in the present. Part of the reason that it’s so difficult to stop ruminating about the past is due to how our brains are wired. Specific memories, feelings and thought patterns …
There are really two answers to the question of how long panic attacks really last: First, how long it feels they last, and second, how long they actually last. To the first question the answer is simple: They like like they last forever. The intense feeling of fear and anxiety, the racing thoughts, the rapid …
There’s a reason that mental illnesses have the nickname “silent killers.” There is still a stigma associated with mental illness, so many people suffer alone, and never seek the help they need. Some of the most common forms of unspoken mental illness in the country are anxiety and depression. No one is immune to these …
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While depression and anxiety are two very separate mental health issues, they often go hand in hand with one another. Anxiety can lead to depression; depression can lead to anxiety. Depending on the severity of one thing or another, they can be crippling to those suffering from these forms of mental illness. Let’s look at …
We look at what anxiety is, what the common symptoms are, and what type of treatment options are available to help you.
