We live in a culture of being busy. Even when we have time, we quickly move on and create another ‘to do’ on our already long list! It seems never ending and it does not allow us time to relax, recharge and to reduce our stress level. This is a widespread problem and a culprit [...]
Anxiety can affect sleep in several ways. It can be difficult to fall asleep. It can be difficult to get restful sleep and it can be difficult to return to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night. The good news is that there are several strategies that you can use to improve [...]
Choosing a therapist for anxiety treatment can feel like daunting task. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. There are several factors to consider when making your decision. Training Be sure to ask about whether the therapist has specialized training in treating anxiety disorders. Specifically, you want to find a therapist that [...]
If you have social anxiety you may be extremely uncomfortable in social situations and try to avoid them. You may feel intense anxiety about being judged by others and live in fear of doing or saying something shameful or embarrassing. When you do participate socially, it may feel as though there is a spotlight shining [...]
The good news is that anxiety is a treatable problem and good anxiety treatments exist and are more accessible than ever. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy and Exposure Therapy have been empirically validated to help treat various forms of anxiety, including social anxiety, fears and phobias, Panic Disorder and Generalized anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy [...]
“It just comes over me, this feeling of dread and I know what’s about to happen…My heart starts beating so fast it feels like it will jump out of my chest, my palms get sweaty and I feel hot and dizzy. Sometimes it feels like I am going to pass out and that I will [...]
1. Yoga teaches you to breathe-like a baby! Of course you know how to breathe! Did you also know that when we are stressed or anxious we tend to breathe from our chest, rather than taking a full abdominal breath? The result is muscular tension. Breathing from the center of you abdomen, also called “diaphragmatic [...]
1. Get a good night’s rest Try to get a good night’s sleep. For most adults that means 7-8 hours every night. When we do not get enough sleep, our bodies release cortisol, a stress hormone. Prolonged stress results in high level of cortisol that has been linked with physical and mental illness. If you [...]