Has your addiction destroyed many parts of your life? Do you feel helpless to control your cravings? Have you lost important people due to your addiction? Are you ready to make a change? Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It can take many forms, from substance abuse…
Are you afraid of social situations? Do you tend to avoid people? Do you experience panic attacks? Do you fear public speaking? Are you scared to seek promotions or follow your dreams? Do you have trouble communicating your needs to others? Are your avoidance behaviors negatively impacting your personal and work life? Do you worry…
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder that can cause sudden and intense feelings of fear and panic. Panic attacks are recurrent and frequently unexpected. The lifetime prevalence of panic disorder in the United States is about 2-3%. Most people with panic disorder experience other anxiety disorders, such as social anxiety and agoraphobia. Panic disorder can…
Phobias can be debilitating, limiting your ability to enjoy daily activities and interact with others. However, there is hope – effective treatments are available to help alleviate the symptoms of phobias and empower you to face your fears. We’ll explore some of the most common treatment options for phobias and how they work. The major…
The notion that someone can have a “sex addiction” is debatable. However, many agree that individuals can struggle with self-control when dealing with sexual behaviors. A lack of sexual self-control can cause problems in one’s functioning, career, and relationships. Some behaviors that may trigger issues include engaging in frequent prostitution, overusing pornography, having sexual affairs,…
What is your life’s purpose? The answer to this question refers to a Japanese psychological concept, ikigai. Ikigai refers to what makes life meaningful. Having ikigai is associated with longevity and wellness (Sutton, 2021), reduced cardiovascular mortality (Hiroyasu et al., 2022), and longevity (Koichiro, 2022). Mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are less…
Do the holidays trigger stress, sadness, or anxiety? Are you stressed by all the social events and activities that the holidays bring? Are you concerned about your finances and how to manage money during the holidays? Are you feeling the “holiday blues”? The holidays are a time that triggers intense emotional experiences. You may sometimes…
Do you fear flying on airplanes? Does avoiding flying cause significant problems in your life? Do you experience panic attacks when flying? Do you worry about catastrophic events when you are in the air? A flying phobia is experiencing intense fear or anxiety about flying, typically on an airplane. Even thinking about boarding a plane…
Do you have a fear of dogs, bugs, snakes, rats, spiders, or worms? An animal type phobia refers to extreme anxiety triggered by creatures, such as dogs, insects, mice, and snakes. The emotional reaction is unrealistic or excessive but causes intense anxiety. You may feel heart palpitations, increased sweating, muscle tension, confusion, dizziness, and shakiness.…
Mindfulness refers to the practice of staying grounded in the present moment and applying a non-judgmental stance to your experience. Mindfulness is about acceptance of your state without a need to change or struggle with it. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a state of ongoing awareness of the present, accepting all that you experience with a…