Many people over the years have asked me what does anxiety feel like? It may be a client, support person or family member that asks that question. It is important to remember that each person’s experience with anxiety is different. It is very important to educate and explain the concept of anxiety. Why is it…
Its beginning to look a lot like waiting in long lines, not being able to find the right gift and that dreaded rush to multiple houses on the holidays. The anger and anxiety that can be present during the holidays are overwhelming. What is suppose to be a peaceful and joyous time can turn into…
It sounds strange at first, correct? How could the times that we felt the most pain and anguish be the times we are most thankful for? We all have inner turmoil that has shaped our lives and inspired us in many ways. The key is to learn the lessons from these challenges, and use…
What did we do before texting? We talked!! We could hear the voice of the person we were talking to on the phone. The tone of voice could tell us if the person was sincere, if they were joking, or various emotions they could be feeling. The tone of voice would set the standard for…
As all the kids line up to go to school, your son, Timmy, turns to you and says, “I don’t want to take the bus. My stomach hurts. Please don’t make me go.” You cringe and think, Here we go again. What should be a simple morning routine explodes into a daunting challenge. You look…
How Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior Kids who seem oppositional are often severely anxious A 10-year-old boy named James has an outburst in school. Upset by something a classmate says to him, he pushes the other boy, and a shoving-match ensues. When the teacher steps in to break it up, James goes ballistic, throwing papers…
You cannot undermine the power of music. For some people, music is an essential aspect of their daily life. It is challenging for them to function without listening to some of its form. For others, music has the ability to heal their mind, body and soul. Whether you listen to your favorite track during a…
Need to develop your coping skills for anxiety? You are not alone. Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders affecting people today. Almost 18.1% of adults in the U.S. experienced some form of anxiety disorder – post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and specific phobias –last year. If left unaddressed, anxiety can take a…
