Common anxiety-related scenarios that we work with:
Suffering from obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following a traumatic event
Severe phobias, such as fear of heights, flying, or specific animals
Anxiety and fear related to a medical condition or diagnosis
Dealing with separation anxiety, typically seen in children but can occur in adults
Performance anxiety affecting work or school presentations
Anxiety related to major life changes, such as moving or changing jobs
Experiencing health anxiety or hypochondriasis despite medical reassurances
Test anxiety causing poor academic performance or test-taking avoidance
Anxiety stemming from grief or loss
Existential anxiety related to questions about life, death, and purpose
Selective mutism in children, where a child doesn't speak in certain social situations
Body dysmorphic disorder leading to obsessive thoughts about a perceived physical flaw
Agoraphobia causing fear and avoidance of places or situations that might cause panic
Anxiety related to chronic illness management and outcome uncertainty
Financial anxiety due to instability or fear of future financial security
Relationship anxiety causing fear of abandonment, insecurity, and obsessive thoughts
Parenting anxiety related to the wellbeing and future of their children
Anxiety related to substance withdrawal or fear of relapse in substance abuse recovery
Severe anxiety about driving or fear of specific driving situations (vehophobia)
Perfectionism leading to constant stress and self-criticism
Anxiety related to insomnia and the impact of sleep deprivation on health
Aging-related anxiety stemming from fears about health decline, loss of independence, or death
Anxiety about environmental issues and climate change (eco-anxiety)
Technology-related anxiety, such as fear of missing out (FOMO), privacy concerns, or feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change
Anxiety stemming from discrimination, whether based on race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
Anxiety related to the global pandemic, fear of infection, and adjustments to the new normal.
Remember, if you're experiencing anxiety that's affecting your quality of life, it's important to seek help. Psychotherapy can provide effective strategies to manage anxiety and improve your overall wellbeing.
Article list
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- May 30, 2023 The Science of Panic Attacks: What Happens to Your Body?
- May 30, 2023 Exploring the Link Between Anxiety and Depression
- May 30, 2023 Recognizing and Managing Health Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide
- May 30, 2023 Understanding Social Anxiety and its Impact on Everyday Life
- May 30, 2023 Using Mindfulness to Cope with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- May 30, 2023 How Sleep Impacts Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Oct 27, 2022 The link between panic attacks, social anxiety and separation anxiety
- Oct 21, 2022 Panic and breathing troubles: "I can't take a full breath!"
- Oct 20, 2022 Panic attacks and why "alternative treatments" don't work
- Oct 19, 2022 Panic attacks and the truth about medication
- Oct 18, 2022 Beating panic is a skill: You get better with practice.
- Oct 17, 2022 Panic attacks & the right attitude
- Mar 11, 2019 Psychotherapy for Anxiety: An In-Depth Look at Different Therapeutic Approaches
- Mar 11, 2019 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How it Helps in Managing Anxiety
- Mar 11, 2019 Overcoming Panic Attacks with Psychotherapy at A.J.B. Counseling
- Mar 11, 2019 The Role of Diet and Exercise in Managing Anxiety
The link between panic attacks, social anxiety and separation anxiety
"Life-or-death" is a common theme behind panic attacks. Most often, panic attacks happen when a person perceives their life or the lives of people they deeply care about to be in danger. People may fear imminent death via heart attack, suffocation, losing control of their mind and body, or some other form of non-existence. However, socially-oriented fears are also common drivers of panic. For example, sometimes fearing embarrassment and the resulting loss of social status can trigger panic attacks (e.g., A high-powered CEO with panic attacks). Social issues can trigger panic because, evolutionarily speaking, a lack of social belonging can dramatically decrease the animal's ability to survive.
Panic and breathing troubles: "I can't take a full breath!"
Panic attacks and the struggle to take a full, satisfying breath commonly occur together. Whenever we experience a high level of stress, our musculature inevitably constricts. The muscles used for breathing are no exception, and they get tight as well. There are two ways to release this tension: Stretching and breathing within your bounds. In this post, we'll cover them both.