Resisting or fighting the symptoms of a panic attack is likely to make the symptoms worse. It is important to avoid tensing up in reaction to a panic attack or trying to suppress the symptoms. Although it is important to … Continue reading 4 Ways to Cope with Panic Attacks
In 2007, I worked as a psychologist in prison. My favorite inmates were the women in solitary confinement. They were by far the most interesting people I had ever met. Even though they sat in cages with plexiglass barriers, they … Continue reading Craft Away Anxiety
When we think about an addiction, we usually think about addictions to drugs or alcohol, gambling, sex, video games or even food. We rarely think about addictions to our thoughts. Many of my clients have thought addictions. I have even … Continue reading Understanding Thought Addictions
You cannot control what comes into your mind, but you can control how long you dwell on it.” Obsessive thinking is like a negative spiral. The longer you spend time with it, the deeper into it you get. It … Continue reading 8 Ways to Stop Obsessive Thinking
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