Many people are reluctant to try medication and would rather overcome anxiety on their own, and I’m in favor of this. Unfortunately, sometimes this is not possible, and medication is essential....LEARN MORE
What is an appropriate level of COVID-19 worry and what steps can you take to reduce your anxiety? Today I had a Zoom call with a patient who leaves deliveries on her porch for a week and then disinfects the packages....LEARN MORE
Phobias are not unusual. There are over 200 of them—most with names that
are difficult to pronounce. A common phobia is Arachnophobia; a fear of
spiders...LEARN MORE
People often feel nervous when they go on a first date or feel
butterflies prior to giving a speech. They feel nervous because of a fear
of messing up and embarrassing themselves. This is normal...LEARN MORE
Why am I terrified of doing something I used to enjoy? It’s easy to
understand how a major car accident would cause someone to fear driving,
but most driving fears have nothing to do with accidents...LEARN MORE
You’re getting ready for a peaceful night sleep and you see something moving
on the floor next you’re your bed. A spider! You call your braver half to
kill it. Your hero jumps into action...LEARN MORE
You know how it is: Get up at the crack of dawn, make breakfasts &
lunches, get the kids dressed and ready, shower, shuttle everyone to
school, and you’re doing all of this while thinking about your chores...LEARN MORE
Anger gets a bad rap. It always gets blamed for those explosive outbursts
you hear about in the news, road rage, post office shootings, and domestic
disturbances...LEARN MORE
According to the American Psychological Association, stress in America is
on the rise. In 2010, 73% of parents surveyed reported family
“responsibilities” to be the number one reason for stress in their lives...LEARN MORE
We all procrastinate from time to time. It’s human nature to put off
tasks we perceive to be difficult, unpleasant, or just plain boring. The
problem is, when you put things off, you may think you’re giving yourself
a break...LEARN MORE
Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you wake up in the middle
of the night and stay awake for hours? You’re not alone. Millions of
people struggle with falling and staying asleep. Including me...LEARN MORE
