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…
When someone first introduced me to the concept of silence, and how to use it for emotional health, I was skeptical. How could having silent moments decrease anxiety and worry, as well as improve mood stability? Once I tried it and incorporated it into my lifestyle, I noticed a changed. I was less frustrated, more…
Anxiety can cause much distress in your life. Some days, even getting out of bed can be a challenge. How can you try to decrease anxiety in your life? Some helpful tips that have helped my clients are: Giving yourself enough time to prepare for an area in which you struggle. For example, if you…
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…
We all feel anxious at one time or another. One coping skill that you can use to manage that anxiety is to be wise. But what exactly does that mean? Being wise means knowing yourself well enough so that you can recognize your feelings and know what to do to prevent you from feeling out…
Thanksgiving is approaching. I never realized exactly how much my mother did for these holidays until I started to do them myself. I have come up with a recipe that can help reduce holiday stress. The directions are as follows: Start planning a month before. Yes, I said a month. Why? Because the more you…
Your house should be your sanctuary. But what happens when it becomes a trigger for panic and anxiety? The toys are covering the floor in every room, the wash has not been done in 2 weeks, the cat litter stinks and the refrigerator is empty. What can you do? First, realize that no home is perfect….
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…
Millions of people suffer from anxiety on a daily basis. The strain of the symptoms effect not only you, but your relationships as well. From daybreak, you may wake up anxious, and that significantly effects your daily routine. Anxiety can effect your appetite and you may not want to eat breakfast. This is a fatal mistake, as it is…
