Monthly Archives: September 2010

Why Anxious People Torture Themselves (and what to do about it)

Did you know that as an anxious person you are actually torturing yourself? Of course we don’t realize it or we sure as hell wouldn’t do it. Below is the best explanation I have found for why anxious people do … Continue reading →

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The Truth

Last night I went to the high school open house to meet my daughter’s new teachers. My husband wasn’t going to be able to join me and I started to get a lot of anxiety about 2 hours before I … Continue reading →

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How To Make Eye Contact

Making eye contact has not always been easy for me. I have had a really hard time with this over the years, especially when I was feeling vulnerable to social anxiety. I remember wishing I could make eye contact to … Continue reading →

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Exercise for Anxiety

Exercise is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get relief for anxiety. Exercise for anxiety is a great coping tool, and it’s so worth it! It’s available to everyone and you can get started today! Benefits of exercise … Continue reading →

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Does Your Child Have School Anxiety?

Between 2 and 5% of school aged children suffer from one form or another of school anxiety. If your child has frequent stomach aches, frets at the thought of going to school, or begs you to stay home, anxiety may … Continue reading →

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Crappy Weekend Spills Over Into Monday…

I was in such a bad mood this morning. This weekend was weird. My husband got a new video camera for the family. It was a big deal because we’ve really needed one for a long time. So he brought … Continue reading →

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One of the New Kids on the Block Had Panic Disorder

Remember all those boy bands back in the 80′s and 90′s? Did you know one of the original members of New Kids on the Block, Jonathan Knight, eventually quit the band because of his panic disorder? He had a really … Continue reading →

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Are You Less Anxious in the Fall?

It’s finally fall! I love fall for so many reasons- the chilly morning air, the breathtaking scenery, apple picking (and making my homemade apple pie!), raking the leave, wearing cozy sweaters… Another reason I love fall is that I always … Continue reading →

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