In my last post I talked about some of the popular techniques that are used to help people relax who have anxiety disorders. Today, I would like to add a few more possible techniques to choose from.
Self-hypnosis can be used to get you in a very relaxed state. During... Read more
Many cognitive behavioral therapists advocate using some type of relaxation training to help prevent and manage physical symptoms of anxiety. If you are suffering from a panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, a phobia or just want to deal with excessive stress, you might benefit from learning to relax your... Read more
One of the most powerful techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety is breathing. Many people I work with are unaware that they are breathing incorrectly and may even be creating some of the physical symptoms of anxiety that they dread. I always tell my patients that one of the great advantages of... Read more
Fasten your seat belt: Summer is here! For many of us, we'll finally have a chance to take that much needed vacation. Sometimes vacation is just a car ride away; other times, vacation requires boarding an airplane.
The most frequent phobia I have treated over the past 30 years is the fear of flying. It is a phobia that can significantly... Read more