ANXIETY SPECIALISTS BLOG
BlogCovering a range of topics from anxiety and OCD in children, teens, and adults.
What is Germaphobia?
This post explains what germaphobia is and ways you can learn to tackle symptoms. Technically a fear of germs could be classified as a type of specific phobia where the focus is germs, bacteria, contamination, or infection. Specific phobias (and other mental health...
How to Cope with Anxiety About the Weather
Imagine the weather forecast is predicting a strong thunderstorm for later this afternoon. Your storm anxiety starts to build. Every 10 minutes the weather update plays again. The map is full of orange and red, signaling danger. You start to feel panicky and believe a...
Signs of a Panic Attack and Why They Happen
Do you know the signs of a panic attack? Having a panic attack can be a terrifying experience. If you’ve had an intense rush of anxiety or fear that comes out of the blue, you may have had a panic attack. Read on to learn more about common signs of a panic attack and...
6 Ways to Help Your Anxious Child
If you read my previous blog, 5 Signs Your Child May Be Anxious, you might be wondering what to do if you are noticing those signs. Here are 6 ways that you can help your anxious child. Talk to your child. Yes, this seems simple and obvious, but if you can catch your...
5 Signs Your Child May Be Anxious
Today's blog is by Amy Kurz, MSW, LCSW, a clinician at Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis who specializes in working with kids and teens who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Learning to recognize signs your child may be anxious can help you...
The First Step to Get Control of Your Worry
It can be hard to control your worrying once you get started. You may feel like there's no switch to turn it off. Feeling helpless and unsure what to do only makes things worse. This post is all about helping you understand what's happening when you start to overthink...