Retail therapy is often seen as a way of papering over problems that require focused attention. "Worthless", "wasteful" and "a sign of avoidance" are all terms that have been used to describe this approach to dealing with the stressors of life. But it turns out that retail therapy has some upside including...
Romantic Self-Sabotage
Anxiety can get in the way of achieving important goals. One of these goals is something nearly everyone shares: building a healthy, long-lasting, intimate relationship with someone with whom they will share a lifetime of experiences. Instead of remaining frustrated with a series of failed romances that have been sabotaged by anxiety, wouldn’t it be better to learn how to tame these fears and then enjoy what you’ve long sought after?
& Happiness
Why Are So Many Teens Depressed, Anxious And Suicidal?
Teens, known for being anxious and insecure, are given the opportunity through smartphones and social media to relentlessly compare themselves to idealized versions of their peers. At the same time as they judge themselves to be failing in this regard, the same technology also opens a portal for them to be bullied and criticized by peers throughout the day. In the pre-smartphone era, a teenager’s home could be a ‘safe’ place free from the influence of negative evaluations by peers at school. No longer.
Teens and Sex: Aiming For Love, Finding Unhappiness
Five Ways For Parents To Help Their Depressed Teen - Even When They Don’t Want Your Help
Many parents struggle to find ways to help when their teen is anxious. This is especially true when the teen is beset by chronic or severe anxiety. Victoria Chialy Smith is a psychologist who has helped many parents and teens resolve these difficult moments. In this article she spells out five ways that parents can effectively help their teens break free from anxiety.
Five Major Anxiety Disorders And A Common Cause
Breaking Free Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ruins lives by filling people with worry, and prodding them to respond with time consuming rituals and behaviors. It is nearly impossible to live up to your full potential when burdened by OCD. The intensity of anxiety it creates can make you feel as though you are living in an alternate universe - one that is saturated with danger. Fortunately there is a way to break free of OCD, to find greater peace of mind, more happiness, and a clearer sense of purpose.
How To Help A Teenager With Anxiety And Depression
A Surprising Path For Overcoming Anxiety And Depression
Jettison Insecurity And Grow Confident
Insecurity is something everyone experiences. For some it is a rare and passing event. Like a comma in a sentence. It causes a momentary pause, but derails nothing. For others insecurity occurs frequently and with an unnerving intensity that derails everything. What may surprise you to learn is that insecurity is optional. If you are determined, you too can tame insecurity and regain control of your life.
Stop Anxiety by Distinguishing Between Reality and Recall
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Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.
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Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.
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Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: JULY 16, 2021
Relationship Fears: Grow Confident By Knowing What To Look For In A Healthy Romance
Many men and women fear becoming close, they have anxiety about forming intimate romantic relationships. As a result they spend much of their lives feeling frustrated, isolated and alone. Knowing what to look for at the beginning of a romantic relationship, the signs that tell you it is headed in a healthy direction, can reduce these fears. and open the door to genuine intimacy.
Three Ways To Make Life Easier For People With OCD During The Pandemic
People who struggle with OCD may have heightened struggles with the shelter in place orders that have been employed across the country. Fortunately there are several things that can be done to make life easier, and to help the person with OCD get through this phase of life with much less struggle and strain. Read further to learn three ways to help someone with OCD to deal with the stress of shelter in place.