Stressful situations, whether in your personal or work life, tend to be met with a stress response. Anxiety makes you feel on edge and can negatively impact your ability to do day-to-day functions.
High-functioning anxiety looks a little different and may be less noticeable to the outside world. Even those who experience it may not be aware of it themselves.
Read MoreFor starters, congratulations! You have taken a step forward onto new and exciting adventures! You should be so proud and hopefully celebrating the next chapter in your life.
No matter how great of an opportunity it is, and maybe due in part because of the opportunity, it is likely you have the new-job jitters. Change and new opportunities can be intimidating.
Read MoreAdulting is hard! Read that one more time. Adulting is hard. When children transition to young adults, many of the comforts and supports that are so familiar begin to disappear. The expectation of being independent can be overwhelming in today’s world. There is no shame in saying that being a grown-up can be scary sometimes.
What should seem like an exciting time is often viewed with nervousness, uncertainty, and fear. Half of all mental illnesses begin by age 14. Roughly 30% of young adults struggle with a mental health disorder. Around 40% go untreated. Anxiety about being a grown-up isn’t as uncommon as it may seem. Times have changed, and with that evolution came more stressors and pressures.
Read MoreAnxiety is a mental health condition where you experience persistent worries daily. It seems like these worries are never-ending, where they interfere with your day and even your sleep. But have you experienced physical manifestations as a result of your anxiety? This is when your anxiety is no longer just mental but tells yourself and everyone else you know when you are anxious.
You may experience tics like a spasm in your arms, eyes, legs, or throat muscle when you are anxious. It could be a few days before these symptoms disappear. This is merely your body going into survival mode when you feel threatened. These anxiety tics can be hard to hide from others. If others point them out or you notice these tics, it is important to go into treatment for anxiety to gain more control over your life.
Read Moreif you’re unable to adapt quickly, it can often lead to feelings of exhaustion, confusion, lack of motivation, decreased performance, and overall, just feeling completely burnt out. When you’re feeling too exhausted to adjust, how are you supposed to find the time and energy to actually overcome personal change fatigue and move forward?
Read MoreResigning is a huge decision. It’s helpful to give it lots of time and consideration before you resign. However, if the deed is done and you’re regretting the decision, there are some things you can do to help ease your anxiety.
Read MoreAre you are living in fear right now? Is there any way to change your thought process, and stop feeding anxiety with negative thoughts and unhelpful behavior? Yes! You can feel better, learn to live with uncertainty and overcome debilitating fear.
Read MorePleasing friends and family can become an addiction. Chronic pleasers neglect their personal needs and wants. The result? The loss of respect from those you were trying to please in the first place. You don’t have to go on this way.
Read MoreWhen you overthink, you may believe that you are solving problems. In reality, your mind is just producing new problems to ponder. Overthinking can be a real struggle if your thoughts get in the way of living your life. Anxiety treatment can make a helpful difference.
Read MoreYour own family may include a mix of those who want to get vaccinated, those who do not, and those who have concerns. What do you do when you have decided to get vaccinated, but members of your family remain undecided or refuse?
Read MoreFor some, summer isn’t necessarily a carefree, relaxing time. In fact, if you’ve experienced increased anxiety during the summer, you’re not alone. This is counterintuitive to how we typically think of summer. However, there are a number of reasons your anxiety can increase.
Read MoreIt’s safe to say that the times we’re living in now are stressful for many, if not most, of us. The pandemic’s effects have been many. And, of course, life can be incredibly stressful whether or not a pandemic is in play. Employment or lack of it, health concerns, family demands, and so much more can weigh heavily on you.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, no matter the cause, it’s critical to take steps to reduce your stress. There are many helpful things you can do on your own. You can also consider reaching out to a therapist for telehealth sessions during this time.
As you learn how to reduce your own stress, you can also positively impact those around you.
Read MoreDo you find that you’ve been feeling more angry or frustrated in the last several months? Do you feel like the stress of life under quarantine is pushing you to the edge?
If you do, it’s understandable. After all, anger is a normal response when we experience considerable changes in our lives that are entirely out of our control. It takes time to adapt to significant changes in your routine and daily life. And some things naturally create more anger-inducing stress.
Massive amounts of time cooped up with your family — as much as you love them — can easily cause irritation and anger. Job loss, the loss of friends and family due to distance or death, and your regular life interruption are very frustrating. All of these changes may also lead to anxiety, which can manifest as anger.
But it’s essential to find a safe way to manage and discharge your anger to slow its effects or consequences. Fortunately, this is possible.
Read MoreAn infinite number of topics exist for people to disagree on.
There are the smaller ones, of course—where to have dinner, what show to watch, or which sports team is the best. Even these can cause hard feelings. And then there are significant issues, like politics, climate change, race relations, and how the pandemic is being managed.
Often, we hold our views very dearly. We’re passionate about our opinions, perspectives, and understanding. So how do we handle it when we encounter people who have opposing views?
Depending on your personality, you may thrive on debate and not experience any sense of embarrassment or anger when interacting with someone who sees differently than you do.
Many people, however, feel anxious just thinking about this situation. You may sense your pulse quickening, breath rate increasing, and muscles tensing when you imagine it.
There are things you can do, though, to help keep such conversations and interactions calm and maybe even productive.
Does it seem like the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced you into a standstill?
Like so many Americans right now, you may be feeling like your life has been put on a forced life pause, through no choice of your own. You’ve likely been at home, unable to participate in your long-familiar activities and routines.
You could be laid off or trying to work at home with distractions and cabin fever. Travel plans have been canceled, and kids’ camps and family reunions are postponed. Time with friends is a thing of the past. Along with millions of others, you’re waiting and wondering when you can get on with your life again.
Despite the frustration, there are some things you can do during this time of limbo.
Read MoreUnfortunately, it can seem challenging to sleep well during a crisis. That said, experiencing nightmares during a crisis is not uncommon, either. Any crisis can cause them, whether it be the ramifications of the current pandemic or other personal circumstances.
Read MoreFor most Americans, the coronavirus pandemic is something entirely new. While the elderly among us might remember other epidemics, the United States has largely been immune to the types of outbreaks other parts of the world have experienced.
Read MoreIf you struggle with ADHD, you know its chronic symptoms can interfere with all aspects of everyday life. ADHD itself can mean that completing or starting tasks is more difficult for you than for individuals without ADHD.
“But everyone procrastinates!” you may find yourself thinking. “Anyone would rather watch a movie or hang out with friends than bother with tax paperwork or housework!”
And if you don’t have ADHD, you may find the idea of explaining away procrastination due to its symptoms as just an excuse. It may seem like a convenient way to avoid getting things done.
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