The field of psychology can be confusing for the average person. Unless you’ve trained as a therapist, it’s unlikely that you know the difference between all the titles in the field. So, what kind of therapist do you need for anxiety? There is no specific title for an anxiety therapist. Any licensed therapist can treat anxiety, however, it’s recommended to … Read More
Constantly Worried About Cancer. A Psychotherapist’s Perspective
No matter the physical symptoms you’re experiencing, if you engage in online research in attempt to self-diagnosis, more times than not, cancer will show as a possibility. The worry of cancer has crossed all of our minds. For some people this worry leaves the mind just as quickly as it enters. For some, they determine it’s worth a trip to … Read More
Why Am I Afraid of Everything? Is There Hope?
Our brains are wired to seek out threats. Some of the threats are real and serious, most of the things our brains focus on, however aren’t real. But, why might you be afraid of just about everything, even though logically you know it’s not justified. There are endless possible reasons why you’re afraid of everything. And most likely it’s a … Read More
Are Intrusive Thoughts Normal?
Having thoughts that are not in line with our values can cause us concern. Are intrusive thoughts normal? We have no control over the thoughts that come into our minds. So, it’s very normal to have thoughts that are not in line with our values or our intentions. However, our reaction to these thoughts are important. And our reactions to … Read More
What are Cognitive Distortions?
Cognitive distortions are thought patterns that distort reality. They are completely normal, but very unhelpful. And some of us experience them (or are more aware of them) more often than others. Understanding cognitive distortions can help us identify when they are happening, giving us more control over our emotions and behaviors. Cognitive distortions Black and White Thinking – Our brains … Read More
How to Not Worry or Overthink About Being Cheated On?
One of the most common and worst fears we have in relationships is infidelity. Just the thought of it can make our anxiety spike and cause us to do thing we normally wouldn’t do. In this article, I’ll explore the uncertainty we all face while being in relationship with other, how fear, worry, and overthinking impacts our relationships, and what … Read More
How To Stop Worrying If Someone Is Mad at You
Interpersonal conflict is some of the worst stress we encounter. As humans, we strive for social connection. When conflict happens or we fear it happening, it’s normal to experience a wide range of intense emotions. In this article I’ll explore real, perceived, and anticipatory conflict in relationships, how it impacts us, and what we can do about it. External events … Read More
Why Am I Always Thinking and Worrying About The Future? And How to Stop?
We need to think about the future. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t achieve much. If anything. The future brings ups intense emotions like fear and worry. These emotions protect us. Alerting us to possible dangers. However when we begin to obsess over the future, these emotions move from protecting us to harming us. We become frozen. In this article I’ll … Read More
Does Anxiety Go Away on its Own?
Asking if anxiety will go away on it’s own is like asking your doctor to predict how long you’ll live. There are an infinite number of variables to consider; it’s impossible to know. Anxiety is also dependent on a number of different, complex variables. And just like our lifespan, some variables we have control over, while others are completely up … Read More
Why am I Always Overthinking The Past? And How to Stop.
Our ability to remember the past is important. We don’t want to lose it. Without it we’d lose our capacity to learn and we’d find ourselves constantly making the same mistakes. The past can bring up intense emotions like guilt and regret. These emotions can act like a compass, telling us when we’ve veered too far from our values. However, … Read More
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