Many clients ask me how they can stop worrying about something when the thought seems to be ever-present. This is a common problem with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or grief. The thoughts running through their mind seem to control them as opposed to feeling they have control over their thoughts. Research has…
It is always best to eat WHOLE FOODS as opposed to processed foods, foods high in hydrogenated oils, or refined sugar. However, when suffering from ANXIETY, it is even more important to monitor your nutrition because many anxiety disorders can be helped dramatically by improving nutrition and eliminating or greatly reducing the intake of certain…
We have all had those days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed and find fault with everything for no reason at all. The weather is not what you had hoped, nothing sounds good for breakfast, you don’t want to work, you don’t want to stay home, your spouse is…
We’ve all had those moments in life when we become so enraged we feel we could explode, or so upset we want to spread our misery to those around us. However, if we don’t effectively manage those extreme feelings, the destruction we cause can be the source of much regret. Take for example a…
I have long been a proponent of exercise and the value it has in helping people to manage their anxiety. Here is an interesting article from Science Daily that really states this case: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110712122403.htm Click here for more information on Anxiety Treatment. Tamra Hughes, MA, LPC http://www.thcounseling.com
Anxiety is an issue that plagues many individuals, impacting every aspect of their lives. If you are one of those individuals, you are not alone. Feelings of being frozen with fear of any multitude of things, unable to enjoy time with friends or family, or continually stressed by the need to leave the comfort…
This time of year is the perfect time to begin a list that encourages you to reflect on the people, places, things and experiences in your life for which you are thankful. The following exercise may seem easy at first, but as time goes on, you will find that it challenges you to look for…
Have you ever had an argument with someone in which you became so angry that you said things you regretted, “lost your cool,” or “dragged in everything but the kitchen sink”? Or maybe you have been on the receiving end of an argument like that. Either way, it is the type of argument that leaves…