Anxiety disorders are a very common mental health issue. It is estimated that one in four Americans will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. But, if they’re so common, what causes them? Here are a few of the common contributing factors: Inherited predisposition: You may have inherited more than a receding hairline and bad [...]
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time – in new social situations or before some type of performance-based activity, like doing a presentation at work. But, how do you know when normal anxiety becomes problem anxiety, and it’s time to seek professional help for anxiety? Anxiety ranges along a continuum, from mild to severe. Normal, [...]
“Am I crazy?” Maybe you are and maybe you aren’t. As a counselor, I don’t really know if you are crazy because it is not a usable diagnosis. This question is often asked by clients who are experiencing problems and/or symptoms that are overwhelming. “Crazy” is the best word that describes their experience. “CRAZY” IS [...]
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time – in new social situations or before some type of performance-based activity like stage fright. But, when anxiety becomes so intense that it interferes with a person’s ability to function in daily life, it could be due to an anxiety disorder. Contrary to popular belief, anxiety disorders are [...]