Weekly update of news, research and blogs that may be helpful for dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and more.
How To Stop Anxiety
Feeling confident, calm, at peace... that is a goal worth working toward. Many people, however, seldom know that sensation. Instead they are haunted by fears, hounded by anxiety. If that describes you, then take heart, there are some straight forward ways to push anxiety to the sidelines and experience greater peace of mind.
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.
100 Ways To Remain Engaged And Active During The COVID19 Shutdown
Lower Anxiety and Depression by Working Out: Help Getting Started
Even modest exercise can help beat back anxiety and depression. But most people find it difficult to consistently put in the work required to gain these benefits. The problem is often that regular exercise has not become a habit. People quit before having trained their brain to make working out something that feels like a “need” rather than a dreaded “chore.” There are some simple ways to push through this barrier and unlock the wealth of benefits that come from breaking a sweat.
Coronavirus And Child Anxiety
Children may become anxious due to the changes that the coronavirus has caused schools, families and cities to make. But the very things that create anxiety can be used to build confidence and mental strength. With a little planning and effort parents can use this difficult moment to instill within their children a greater capacity for resilience.
Building Mental Strength To Win In Life
Persistence, tenacity, or the “never give up” attitude has been shown to distinguish those who reach their goals in life and those who do not. This mental quality is often referred to as “grit” and a great deal of research has been focused both on its impact, and how it can be developed. In this post I go over the core steps you should take to strengthen your grit, to become the tenacious individual that sets goals and achieves them, and then goes on to even greater victories.
The Key To Overcoming Relationship Anxieties and Fears
Anxiety can easily inject itself into our relationships and create heartache. Most often it is the fear of being close to others makes emotional intimacy challenging. Such anxieties usually centered around feelings of vulnerability, inadequacy, or fears related to taking on responsibility. Very often the response to such feelings is to find ways to gain emotional distance. As a result, these relationships fail to gain momentum. They stall, and eventually die from lack of deep connection.
Build Better Relationships (Part II)
Texting Anxiety - Is It A Thing?
How To Get A Good Night's Sleep
Good sleep is essential to maintaining a healthy mood and peak mental/physical performance. But millions of Americans (that includes Folsom residents - don’t think you are immune from this problem) fail to consistently get a good night’s rest. Today’s article takes a close look at practical things you can do to quickly get your sleep routine under control and enjoy the benefits of grabbing some healthy ZZZZ’s.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT ANXIETY IS STARTING TO TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE
Depression & Anxiety: Acting The Way You Want To Feel
It may often feel like our feelings determine our reality - we feel happy, so life is good. We feel kind and patient with others, so we are good people. Or conversely, we feel unkind or impatient, so we are unkind or impatient. We may feel very sad or very angry, so we take that to mean our life is not good (at least not right now). In reality, our behaviors have much more to do with our reality than our feelings. By changing what we do - regardless of how we feel in the moment - we can shape our lives into what we want them to be and, in turn, change ourselves into happier, more well-adjusted people.
How to Find The Best Therapist (Part 2)
How To Find The Best Therapist (Part I)
Finding the best therapist to work with can be difficult. There are many variables that go into making a good match between a potential client and therapist, and the prospect can seem daunting. But finding the right therapist is well worth the effort, and it doesn’t need to be unnecessarily exhausting or draining - read on for three key tips to help you find the best therapist.
