The holiday season is fast approaching. With family dinners, office parties, gift exchanges, and other festive events, what should be a joyous time often turns into a time of stress, anxiety, and worry. And if the thought of making small talk with coworkers or attending a large family party makes you feel sick, you are not alone. Socializing can... Read more
Pregnancy is such a joyous occasion. But for many women who have an anxiety disorder or depression, a nagging question remains: "Is it safe to take medication while I'm pregnant?"
Preoccupation, worry, and guilt can become overwhelming, but take heart: There is no one correct answer because the decision about treatment is unique for each and... Read more
If your children are like others, they may experience a case of the jitters as the school year begins. This is a common and normal reaction. Feeling tense and anxious about homework, making friends, and meeting new teachers can make some children even fear going back to school. But most adjust well as soon as they settle into a... Read more
Planning and preparing healthful meals that meet your and your family’s likes and dislikes can be stressful. So eating healthfully often takes a backseat to other seemingly more important activities during the day.
In my clinical practice as a therapist, I see people every day suffering from relentless low- to midlevel anxiety that allows... Read more
If you're like many of us, you might look over today's dismal economic horizon and often feel as if there's no end in sight. Whether you're watching your retirement savings shrink, fretting about how to pay for college, or worrying about a possible layoff-or even if you're happily employed but nervously following the news, you know we live in... Read more
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