Hoping to change how you cope with anxiety? In this post, I’ll walk you through the differences between anxiety and fear (and why that difference matters), help you understand the anxiety-avoidance cycle, and teach you a strategy for recognizing and changing your own...
In this blog I’ll review the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety. I’ll go over what you need to know about anxiety and its disorders, simple CBT inspired steps you can take to tackle anxiety, and how to reach out if you need more support....
No one likes to throw up, but for most people, vomiting is a temporary unpleasant experience. If you have emetophobia, however, the fear and dread associated with vomiting can take over your life. You might find yourself avoiding places, situations, foods, shows, or...
Journal Prompts for Anxiety and Worry: Writing Productively This post is includes 30 journal prompts for anxiety. The goal of these prompts is to help you learn something about your worry and how it impacts you, not just to write your worries down on paper. In my...
Anxiety in college students is on the rise. The pressure to succeed academically in college can be immense, especially if you come from a family or community that highly values educational success. If you’re feeling anxious about academics, your social life, or the...
This post outlines symptoms of the most common anxiety disorders. You may be feeling anxious but not know why. You may be feeling anxious but are not sure if it’s the anxiety that everyone deals with or if it’s something more significant. Below I’ve summarized the...