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Dear Therapist, I am feeling really anxious in my relationship. I get anxious when my partner and I are apart. So much so that I find myself constantly checking my phone to see if they’ve texted me, analyzing how long it’s taking them to respond,...
Whether you’re part of a busy family, full up at work, or have days packed with all sorts of responsibilities, it can feel tough to practice self-care regularly. Yet, as soon as you prioritize even a few minutes each day to check in with yourself, you decide...
Acceptance is one of the most important skills you can master regarding your mental health. Whether you’re learning how to live with grief, getting back into dating after a breakup, learning a new skill, working on your fitness goals, or assessing your strengths...
Relationships can provide some of the greatest joys, profound love, and comforting securities. Yet relationships also trigger anxiety and bring some of our heaviest fears and scariest longings to the surface. It’s typical to worry about your relationship or your...
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, can be exceptionally effective to treat anxiety. CBT can help you reframe your thoughts and ease anxiety.
Have you ever worried about the way you worry? Worry is a normal part of life. But how can you determine if it’s gotten out of hand and it’s grown into something bigger like anxiety or panic? Worry can be overwhelming, isolating, terrifying, draining, and is often...
Have you ever found yourself in a vicious cycle, worrying at length about a potential negative event? Your brain becomes filled with spiraling thoughts about the what-ifs, and you’re unable to focus. These feelings are uncomfortable to say the least. You fear how...
Do you ever worry about rocking the boat in your relationship? Maybe you feel resentful or unseen, but hold back from saying anything because you fear it will make things worse. You’re not alone. Conflict avoidance is the pattern of withdrawing from, minimizing, or...
Are you feeling stressed? Or anxious? How about burned out? Counseling Today recently dedicated an article to differentiating those three terms, and it’s no surprise, considering the circumstances. You’ve probably been affected by at least one of the above, thanks...
After recently returning from a trip to the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been reflecting on how traveling is one of the best ways to improve your mental health, yet it is often underrated. Traveling can help reduce your stress and anxiety and has the opportunity to help...
