For example, you might tell yourself that if all dogs were vicious and bit people, no one would have them as pets. When we feel anxious, our thinking tends to be overly negative, because it is completely focused on danger and threat: we don’t always see the whole picture. If you ...
Undergoing an ordeal may prove to yourself what you’re made of and are capable of, but be aware that no matter how successful you are at climbing that mountain, that does not create a permanent success. Life is filled with challenges. There will be more mountains to climb. The lessons y...
And then we might panic more because we can’t see the tiny interior scene and so often end up shaking it harder. But if we settle, breathe, and let the snow settle to the bottom of the snow globe, we can often see things much more accurately. Coping with anxiety can be similar. ...
Social Anxiety Blog Check out our monthly blog discussing many evidence-based strategies to help you overcome your social anxiety and live your life more fully. SAMPLE CBT SESSIONS Listen to sample cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions for socially anxious persons recorded by NSAC therapists. ...
It is a sad truth that many of us achieve great material “wealth” and yet true happiness still eludes us. It does not make sense, we tell ourselves. After all we “have everything we need.” No, we don’t. As humans we need so much more than material things. We need love. We...
And that “step” is what? Very small. Enjoy the journey, and especially the healthy destination. If you found this blog post "I can do this!" practical, you might like our "Anxiety Attacks No More" also on Psychology Today. Check it out. Share Tweet Share on Bluesky Share Email ...
Millions of people worldwide experience anxiety, but the good news is that there are proven ways to stop anxiety and stress. In this blog post, we will explore various strategies that can help youregain controlover your life and enjoy a more peaceful, stress-free existence. ...
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However, when persistent or long-standing feelings of anxiety are ignored, they often give way to more exaggerated forms of anxiety, such as the person who struggles with anxiety to the point that they begin becoming anxious about becoming anxious, which of course, only makes them more anxious...
How the 5-4-3-2-1 technique works More than just a quick fix, the 5-4-3-2-1 technique is a mindfulness exercise that can help you get a handle on your state of mind, especially when dealing with soc...