Clients looking for a “cure” for the Sunday Scaries is a common Monday conversation. For the uninitiated, the Sunday Scaries is a term to describe the building anxiety people experience as the weekend comes to an end, and thoughts of the looming week begin. Common complaints include an uncomfortable feeling in the stomach, thoughts of… Continue reading Sunday Anxieties (Scaries)
Social Anxiety Many of our clients come in with some type of social anxiety issue. Social anxiety occurs when someone has a stress or anxiety response that is triggered by being around other people or social situations. Often it is not debilitating, but it is something that influences their quality of life. Social anxiety does… Continue reading How Do I Fix Social Anxiety?
What to do when you’re feeling anxious about relationships in your life It is common to see clients that are experiencing some type of relationship anxiety. These relationships are often romantic, but they can also include friends, family, or coworkers. In fact, these anxieties are so common that most people who report regular stress in… Continue reading Relationship Anxiety Issues
Anxiety Thought Overview Thoughts about anxiety are rooted in assuming something dangerous, or a worst case scenario, is definitely going to happen. Often, we are not even aware of what this absolute, worst case scenario is! This worst case scenario can be tricky to identify because the thoughts typically exist in our subconscious. The subconscious… Continue reading Anxiety Thoughts
Why do I have anxiety? If you’ve ever had bouts of anxiety or a panic attack in your life, you’re bound to ask yourself “Why do I have anxiety?” There are many ways to answer this question. Below are responses from three different perspectives. High Level: How anxiety is triggered Anxiety is triggered in one… Continue reading Why Do I Have Anxiety?