Author Archives: JillG

Bethenny Frankel, Therapy & Success

I was happy to pick up the latest issue of Self Magazine. It’s lovely cover girl is none other than Bethenny Frankel. Not that I like to admit it, but watching some reality TV programs is one of my guilty … Continue reading

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Learning How To Have Fun Again

Today we will look at learning how to have fun again after feeling like anxiety has robbed you of a it. I received this question from a reader and it inspired me to think about delving into how we as … Continue reading

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Drama (Anxiety) At the Hair Salon (Again)

My bangs are too short. Yesterday I went to my new hairdresser’s. I had to get my roots done, some highlights and a haircut. Pain in the butt. Some of my old haircut anxiety came flooding back to me right … Continue reading

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Panic Attacks Info Tip #4: Rate Your Fear

Over the last few posts, we’ve been delving into some important Panic Attacks Info Tips. For quick review they are, Tip #1: Expect, Allow, and Accept Your Fear,  Tip #2: When Fear Comes, Wait and Tip #3: Focus on the … Continue reading

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Gluten and Anxiety: Update

I totally went off my gluten free diet and my body feels like crap. Last summer, after becoming convinced there was a connection between gluten and anxiety I decided to try a gluten free diet. I remember feeling better in … Continue reading

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Getting Better Feels So Good

I worked yesterday and it was one of those sweet times when you leave feeling “Job well done.” There was a patient in trouble and since I had experience with this type of patient crisis, I was one of the … Continue reading

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Panic Attacks Info Tip #3: Focus On The Present

Over the last few posts, we’ve been delving into some important Panic Attacks Info Tips. For quick review they are, Tip #1: Expect, Allow, and Accept Your Fear, and Tip #2: When Fear Comes, Wait. These Tips all help to … Continue reading

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Today I Choose Happiness

Today I choose happiness. There I said it. I had a rough week at work and at least 2 very near misses with panic attacks because my stupid social anxiety kicked up real bad. I didn’t know how to feel … Continue reading

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