Escaping the Fear Trap

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH In a world deeply enveloped in fear, we can choose to avoid the traps that leave us feeling helpless. The first time I remember really feeling fear was when I was in the second grade. The cold, dry winter air did not couple well with my asthma, and one night I found […]

living with anxiety 5 suggestions to thrive

Living with Anxiety: 5 Suggestions to Thrive

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” -Leo Buscaglia We all experience some level of anxiety from time to time. In fact, anxiety is a completely normal reaction to a stressful situation. The cold sweat of anxiety is the fight or flight response that kept […]

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I Don’t Have Trauma…or Do I?

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK Most people associate trauma with terribly difficult and disturbing events like war or a natural disaster. Because of this, you may think you have never experienced something traumatic. However, any distressing event that falls beyond your normal scope of human experience can be considered traumatic! Odds are high that you HAVE experienced […]

Are You Are Just A Worrywart or is it Something More?

DESIGNED BY FREEPIK Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting children and adults. An estimated 44 million American adults suffer from anxiety, and–even though the disorders are highly treatable–only about one-third of those receive treatment! Do you get the jitters when you have to speak in front of an audience, take a test, […]

Doing the Things You Enjoy Can Help Your Anxiety

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Life is stressful. Whether it is deadlines at work, final exams in school, a breakup with a significant other, or simply the daily rig-a-ma-roll of life, chances are high that you feel anxious from time to time. Anxiety is a normal part of life in our society; everyone experiences it in some […]