Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes repeated thoughts or obsessions and actions or compulsions. Some people have both obsessions and compulsions. This disorder goes beyond nail biting or negative thought processes. OCD is a disorder that is just as compulsive as it is obsessive. The repeated behaviors often [...]
Overcoming social anxiety through group counseling activities is effective. Social anxiety exists when a person exhibits fear related to social gatherings, such as fear of being judged, excessive worry about one’s appearance, or persistent distress that makes everyday social activities difficult. If you’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, you may struggle with fear [...]
We all experience some anxiety symptoms now and then. The source of that anxiety may vary because what triggers each person’s anxiety doesn’t always look the same. Though anxiety is a common human experience, it can begin undermining your well-being as well as derailing your daily functioning. When that happens, it’s important to get [...]
How we wake up is essential to how the rest of the day will pan out. This is why a lot of people work hard to start and maintain good morning habits. This is sometimes used to guard against morning anxiety. Morning anxiety is not medically diagnosed but can be severe enough that it [...]
Teens develop anxiety and depression more frequently than we may suspect. Constant demands from parents and teachers, assignments and tests, sports performance, responsibilities, and home life all play a central role in contributing to anxiety and depression. Teen counseling will arm your child with the necessary skills to overcome anxiety and depression while learning [...]
It may seem contrary to link perfectionism to anxiety, but perfectionists typically struggle with anxious thoughts. We tend to believe that people who set and achieve goals are above mental conditions (although everyone struggles with their own issues). There is a difference between someone who sets ambitious goals and reaches them and a perfectionist. [...]
There are breathing exercises for anxiety you can use to reduce symptoms and begin feeling better if you are experiencing breathlessness due to anxiety. Let's look at eight examples you can do at any time during the day or incorporate into longer self-care periods. 1. Exhale more slowly Sometimes deep breathing won't help you [...]
People who suffer from autophobia, also known as monophobia, report feeling extreme anxiety whenever they are by themselves. Your relationships, social life, and career could all be negatively impacted by your fear of being alone. A traumatic event that occurred to you when you were a child may have also left you with a [...]
A little stress and anxiety are normal for most people. You can feel a bit anxious during a job interview, on a date, during a test or exam, or if you’re tackling something for the first time. Stress can arise in the mundane moments of life such as when you’re looking over your finances, [...]
“Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” – Arthur Somers Roche What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Almost every individual you encounter has experienced anxiety at some point in their life. It is normal and healthy to experience [...]
