When you think of someone with anxiety, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you picture someone with tight fists, someone who is closed off to the world, someone who is unable to cope with reality because they are crippled with an overwhelming sense of nervousness and anxiety. This vision is sometimes accurate, […]

Christmas season is in full swing, which means people are busy planning and participating in holiday parties with friends, families, and co-workers. Holiday gatherings are great fun for many people, but some people experience severe anxiety at the prospect of having to socialize at these events.  Last week, I examined nine ways to manage anxiety […]

I believe that anxiety issues are widely misunderstood. It’s an indescribable feeling of nervousness and uneasiness that can range from minor discomfort to sheer panic. For someone who has never personally experienced it, it can be hard to understand how someone could be so crippled by anxiety. The most important thing to remember is that all anxiety, no […]