Anxiety Treatment

Washing your hands a lot does not mean you have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It also doesn’t mean there is only one stereotypical way that OCD will manifest. The variances of obsessions and compulsions are quite wide. For example, there is […]

Starting a new job can make just about everyone a little nervous. There are a lot of unknowns involved. The position might be something entirely different for you. Your co-workers, commute, and so much more may all be quite new […]

Will your legs be shaking as you walk down the aisle? If so, it’s not uncommon and nothing to be ashamed of. Marriage is one of life’s major milestones and it only makes sense that the participants would get some […]

As human cultures shift, so does dating. In many ways, this has proven to be a positive development. For one thing, individuals have a whole lot more freedom of choice and a whole lot more people to choose from! But… […]

 After a breakup you may quickly realize that dating in reality carries a lot more nuance than fantasy.  First, of course, you have all the emotions that typically come along with a breakup. Such a major change can put you […]

Last time, I told you about the powers of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Those powers are plentiful but they come with a trade-off. The average HSP experiences anxiety-like symptoms on a regular basis. Sensory overload is common and […]

A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is someone with a personality trait known as sensory-processing sensitivity. In simpler terms, an HSP is someone who is easily overstimulated, reacts strongly to criticism, and lives a very rich inner life. As many as […]

We live in a society that craves control. We’re consciously conditioned to seek out the security that control would supply. Meanwhile, full control is an illusion. These realities surely play a role in the rising rates of anxiety disorders. Left […]

Giving birth is expected to be a joyous experience. Quite often, it is. However, things can get complicated in unexpected ways. A big part of that can be anxiety. That sweet new infant of yours is the definition of vulnerable. […]

Anxiety is much more than the occasional bout with worry or shyness. It is a diagnosable mental health disorder. In fact, it’s the most common such condition in the world — especially for women. Roughly 33 percent of women will […]