Unmasking Social Anxiety Disorder
In today’s interconnected world where social interactions are an integral part of our daily lives, it is easy to assume that everyone feels comfortable in
Category: Anxiety
9 Types of Anxiety Medications to Tackle Specific Symptoms
Living with anxiety can be challenging and overwhelming. There are many non-medicinal strategies you can use to overcome your symptoms, but when this isn’t enough,
What Are Performance Anxiety and Social Anxiety Disorders?
In a world fueled by constant evaluation and social interaction, it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience performance anxiety or social anxiety disorder. These conditions
Bad Days Are Excellent Days to Practice
What Michael Phelps can teach us about commitment to the work. Has Anxiety ever given you permission to “take it easy?” I’ve said it before: Anxiety is the
Dear Anxiety, Please Drench My Armpits
When worry rears its ugly head, address your anxiety directly and paradoxically. When worry has relentlessly nagged you in the past, I imagine all you
Wrestling With Anxiety in the Canadian Rockies
How to personify, externalize, and simplify your anxiety. I love the Canadian Rockies, and a few years ago I had an opportunity to explore them.
Finding Opportunities to Feel Intimidated and Insecure: Part 2
How to generate distress to dominate anxiety. Remember Mary? (If you need a refresher, read Part 1 of this series.) After our first session, I asked
Finding Opportunities to Feel Intimidated and Insecure: Part 1
How to push your content aside to make room for doubt and discomfort. The ten-hour flight back from London was uneventful, but being in the
Lessons Learned in Trapeze School: Just Jump!
Detach from dysfunctional points of view and leap into action Your first time flying can be a terrifying experience. They don’t put that in the
How To Approach Anxiety with Cleverness: Part 2
Act as though this is a brilliant idea. I once worked with a bride who was hoping to rein in her rather severe blushing, which