People these days often embrace labels, for better or worse. Gen Z, for example, will introduce themselves and share their MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) as though it defines who they are in every capacity. People especially love calling themselves “introverts” and “extroverts” even though many people only loosely understand what they are. Many extroverts, for […]
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“I feel so busy.” Many of us feel busier than ever, and in some cases we are. We’re working more. We’re taking our kids to more extracurricular activities. We’re filling our schedule with various family and friend obligations. We’re also doing something that has never been done before: We’re filling our free time with screens.
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Many forms of anxiety are a constant presence on a person’s life. Generalized anxiety disorder is, quite literally, a general feeling of anxiety that a person has all throughout the day. Panic attacks can happen at any time, and panic disorder typically implies that a person fears panic attacks every waking hour. OCD can be
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Panic attacks are difficult to describe to someone that has not been through them. They feel like a health emergency, and they are extremely difficult to control once they start. Yet, in some ways, they seem as though they should be easy to control. After all, nothing is wrong, so it seems to outsiders like
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Not Only is it Okay to Ask – But Your Hesitancy May Be a Sign You Need It So many people pride themselves on their independence. They feel like they can – and should – handle everything that comes their way on their own, and they *HATE* the idea of asking for help. Maybe it
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The bigger the family, the more there are individuals that take on a “role.” There might be “the baby in the family” or the “quiet one” or the one that takes the lead on family events and gatherings. Many families have what some people call “the strong one.” This is the person that listens, fixes,
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Some people seek therapy because they feel stuck, unmotivated, and low. But some people can also be “over functioning.” To others, these individuals appear to be high performing adults. At work, at home, in their communities, they are taking on task after task and appear to be capable of doing it all. The problem is
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My name is Audrey. I am a therapist in Chandler, AZ. I have been working with clients for over 30 years, and I have been extensively trained on the most highly researched therapeutic methodologies, and have trained other therapists. And yet… Not everyone is a good fit for my services. Just as not everyone is
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There is no need to minimize how much anxiety can affect you. It’s something that can completely disrupt your life. But still, of all types and presentations of anxiety, there is something about panic attacks that can be especially challenging. Panic attacks are a mental health issue with many anxiety-related symptoms, such as worry, fear,
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It’s not hard to find mental health information online, and one topic that many people like to cover is what’s known as “high functioning anxiety.” Let’s talk about it. These days, most of us are familiar with the general idea of anxiety. But it’s also a bit of an enigma. *Everyone* feels nervous sometimes. *Everyone*
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