Build good supportive relationships. It has been found that people who have good relationships with family and friends are happier and more resilient. Adopt a hopeful outlook. Optimism has been linked to resilience. If this does not come naturally to you, ask yourself how a more optimistic friend would look at the situation. Remove [...]
In my practice I frequently work with men who experience panic or anxiety. Of course every one experiences anxiety uniquely. However, what I noticed is that men experience anxiety differently than women. In general, men trend toward thinking in categorical terms such as sick/well, strong/weak, right/wrong or win/lose. When applied to the experience of [...]
Holidays can be a time of joy and connectedness, as well as increased stress and anxiety. The anxiety often comes from a few sources; expectations, being around family members who bring up uncomfortable topics, and increased demands on our time and energy. We love the holidays, however Hollywood movies have created this myth [...]
It can happen out of the blue, you just had some good news, some really good news and your chest feels like you cannot freely breathe. You have felt this before, many times and yet every time this feeling comes back, it is hard not to dread it. This fantasy you have of a [...]
I frequently get asked about the difference between Social Anxiety and shyness. Shyness is the experience of discomfort or awkwardness in social situations, particularly new social situations. It can be accompanied by reticence to engage in small talk, or to be the first to approach someone new socially. Shyness is a personality trait that at [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]