What is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is defined as an identifiable period of time in which there is a sudden surge of terror and apprehension. Panic attacks are often associated with a feeling of impending doom or catastrophe. During an attack an individual may experience any of the following symptoms: Heart palpitations Choking […]
Internal Dialog: What Are You Really Saying to Yourself? Most people aren’t aware of the fact that they talk to themselves. We have conversations with ourselves every hour of the day, and we have them quietly. We do this so much that we don’t even notice them happening. They become the background noise of our […]
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, and affects up to 60% of the population at one time or another. For many, insomnia can become a real problstrong, causing fatigue and irritability during the day, and can exacerbate conditions such as anxiety and depression. For many who are suffering from depression and […]
Anxiety can affect many aspects of daily life. Most of us know common anxiety symptoms: rapid heart beat, sweating, shaking, dry mouth, difficulty getting a deep breath, too much thinking, insomnia, etc. What most don’t know, however, is that anxiety can show itself in ways that we may not suspect. Here are some anxiety symptoms […]
There are times when symptoms of anxiety are so bad and debilitating that they require medication treatment. In many cases, a person’s first full blown panic attack lands them in the Emergency Room. This happens because symptoms of anxiety can be misinterpreted as physical issues such as a heart attack, asthma attack or stroke. At […]
Along with Depression and anxiety comes social isolation, difficulty developing and maintaining friendships, and other relationship problems. Generally, individuals who suffer from low self-esteem find it hard to interact with others because they are worried they won’t be liked. One pattern that I have noticed in my practice is that people who have trouble socially […]
Listed below are some of the many benefits of therapy that I have had the pleasure of witnessing in my clients throughout my experience as a practitioner. * Decreased irrational fears and worries throughout the day. * Improved ability to talk to others, and express your needs and wants. * Improved ability to […]
35 Excellent Movies to Flex Your Feeling Muscles Psychological Mindedness (PM) is defined as the ability to have insight into own and other’s experiences and feelings. It is the capacity to be introspective and understand the reasons people do what they do. There is a possibility, as indicated by some studies, that a high level […]
There are times in all our lives that we do or say things out of impulse. We do them because we feel like doing them, and we usually regret our actions later upon further deliberation. Acting impulsively is satisfying in the moment, and gives us instant gratification. Individuals that act out of impulse regularly suffer […]
Navigating the Transition to Motherhood Once I became a mother I realized first hand that being a mother is at times difficult at best. A mother’s job does not stop at the end of a long day; there are no sick days or days off. I often call it the second shift. Sometimes, mothers need […]