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Sometimes new mothers are surprised when topics that they had long thought sorted through, or ones they hadn’t considered in a long time pop back up soon after their child is born. These issues may be related to taking care of their baby’s basic needs such as feeding or bedtime routines, or more nuanced issues …
The most common mental illness problems in the world are anxiety and depression. About 7% of the entire population of the United States above the age of 18 suffers from depression at any given time. That is more than 17 million people! After giving birth to a new child, many parents start to suffer from …
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Anxiety is about loops. It can involve incessant intrusive thought loops or positive and negative feedback loops. One of the most common trends I see is the negative feedback loop between lack of sleep and anxiety. Clients that are vulnerable to anxiety suffer more from sleep deprivation. In turn, that lack of sleep makes them …
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Today, 15 million adults in the United States are coping with anxiety in some form. It’s a state of being rooted in worries about the future. Anxiety can bring about physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweat, and thoughts that won’t settle. Living in this state of being can cause a seemingly neverending sense of …
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63% of college students in the U.S. felt “overwhelming anxiety” in 2018. This was before COVID-19 drastically changed how schools deliver education. If you’re a student in college, you are probably no stranger to dealing with anxiety in school. We get that college students are more likely to commiserate about their anxiety through memes (totally …
Anxiety and panic attacks are common occurrences nationwide. In reality, 2-3% of Americans experience panic disorder. Meanwhile, anxiety affects 40 million people aged 18 years old and above in the U.S alone. The problem is that the two experiences are too similar that they’re often confused with one another. Such confusion can result in misdiagnosis …
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Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.? If you suffer from anxiety problems, know you’re not alone. But if you panic and get intrusive thoughts, you may not know how to cope with your daily life. Fortunately, there are therapists out there who can teach you the …
You’ve got a little one now. Congratulations! This new season of life is full of complex feelings of joy, fear and loss. Perhaps, life postpartum just isn’t what you thought it would be. Maybe your past childhood trauma (that you worked so hard on in therapy) has popped back up again in light of now …
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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. Anxiety disorders can make it challenging to manage in everyday life, and the workplace is no exception. Workplace anxiety is a problem that is often overlooked or dismissed. It can be challenging to identify and even harder to treat. …
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Studies have shown that taking time to be outside in nature improves concentration, reduces stress, and reduces the risk of psychiatric disorders. It’s time to take a break. Get outside and breathe in some fresh air! The natural world is more than just a place for a good walk. It’s the perfect medicine for your …
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