Anxiety can also look like: * Irritability-feeling “on edge” and lashing out at others *Difficulty sleeping-tossing and turning, or waking up in middle of the night *Procrastination-putting off tasks because it needs to be “perfect” or you’re afraid you’ll fail *Difficulty making decisions- small or large, “what if I make the wrong choice?” *Physical symptoms- […]
Don’t believe everything you think!
Your anxiety is lying to you! Anxiety can sometimes take hold of our minds, making us feel overwhelmed and uncertain. But, there are ways to manage and overcome these thoughts. 1.) Acknowledge that anxious thoughts are often not reality. These negative thoughts often stem from worries and the “what ifs” that our minds create. My […]
The Power of Boundaries
In our overly connected world, boundaries play a crucial role in maintaining personal well-being. They define our limits and protect our physical, emotional, and mental health. Boundaries teach others how to treat us. Saying “no” without guilt is an act of self-respect! What are the Benefits of Healthy Boundaries? 1. Enhanced self-esteem and self-worth. 2. […]
Coping during Quarantine:
Anxiety, Uncertainty, Depression, Grief, Stress over the unknown-all of these emotions may be showing up for you ever since the COVID-19 crisis began. Maybe you were already having some difficulty with coping before the pandemic, and now you’re REALLY struggling. The good news? Help is still readily available! Online Counseling, also known as Telemental Health, […]
It’s Complicated…Dealing with Complicated Grief
These days, when we hear the phrase, “It’s complicated”, we often think of a drama-filled Facebook relationship status. However, Complicated Grief is some thing else entirely. Grief is a normal human emotion that everyone will face at some point in their life. Grieving can be thie result of any loss, such as the death of […]