Tag: Anxiety

Breathing is essential for regulating anxiety because it directly influences the body’s transition from stress to calm. Controlled breathing engages the vagus nerve, which is responsible for lowering heart rate, reducing stress hormones and activating the body’s natural relaxation response. Breathing techniques directly counteract the “fight-or-flight” response by lowering heart rate and blood pressure, regulating […]

Let’s be real—experiencing a panic attack can feel like a nightmare. Your heart races, your chest tightens, and it might seem like you’re losing control. But the good news is that there are ways to regain a sense of calm and even shorten the episode. Let’s talk about them: Breathing Exercises Mr. Miyagi said it […]

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions, even though there is no actual danger or apparent cause. These experiences can be deeply unsettling, as they often lead to thoughts of losing control, having a heart attack, or even dying. The discomfort during a panic attack arises from […]

Grounding techniques, often referred to as grounding exercises or skills, are tools designed to distract, reframe, or soothe distressing emotions, helping to calm both the mind and body in response to anxiety triggers. They work by shifting your attention away from past or future worries and anchoring you in the present moment. In fact, you […]

As a therapist who works with a variety of populations and issues, I’ve found that different interventions and techniques work for different clients. However, there’s one tool every single person I work with can use, regardless of what their individual struggles are—and that’s coping skills. What are coping skills? Coping skills are the thoughts and […]

Anxiety is something we all experience, whether it’s before a big presentation, meeting someone new, or just when life feels overwhelming. It’s a common emotion—part of being human. But what exactly is anxiety? And how does it affect us? At its core, anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. It’s like an internal alarm […]

Is it hard to quiet your worries and turn your mind off? Stress and anxiety can drain our physical and psychological resources, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Take this quiz to see how you are coping with stress in your life: Does it feel like you can’t turn off your mind and stop your negative thoughts […]

Struggling through new changes? Changes like those listed below can be a source of stress and anxiety for many of us. Therapy can help. Career change, loss of a job, other changes in the workplace Change in school, starting college Moving to a new place Loss of an important relationship Beginning a new relationship or […]

A picture of anxiety: Meet Sam Meet Sam. Sam is worried about a presentation she has to give at work tomorrow. For the past week she has found herself worrying about it on and off throughout the day, especially when she has downtime. Today she is able to distract herself for only a few minutes […]

3 Tips for New Year’s Resolutions 1. Make them small, measurable and attainable. “I want to get healthier this year” becomes “I’ll go to the gym twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings for 45 minutes.” 2. Set yourself up for success! Planning to workout? Prep your water bottle and workout clothes the night […]