Is It Depression Now?
There can be a fine line between anxiety and depression. With depression you may feel anxious much of the time. With anxiety, you are not necessarily depressed. But anxiety left…
Learn How to Say No
I have a hard time saying no to anyone. I never really thought about it much when I was younger. I always saw myself as a nice person who tried…
How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude
Being assertive is not the same as being aggressive. A lot of people get the terms confused. Being aggressive usually involves anger, rudeness or trying to trample over someone else's…
Coping With Panic
I used to think panic attacks were not "curable". That's because when I experienced a panic attack, it would hit me out of the blue for no apparent reason. I…
Don’t Forget To Exercise
When looking for a great way to relieve stress and reduce anxiety consider starting a regular exercise program. Exercise benefits the muscles and bones, but it's also just as beneficial…
Accept Your Panic
It seems strange, but I couldn't learn to control my panic until I accepted it. The more I tried to fight the panic attacks, the worse they got. It made…
How I Distract Myself
It's easy for a therapist to recommend you learn how to distract yourself during a panic attack, but actually doing so can take some practice. Since negative thoughts about yourself…
Learning to Forgive Myself
Anxiety is often created within us, because of our unwillingness to forgive ourselves. I know there are some things in my life I am unrelentingly critical about. I wish I…
Facing My Fears
I was shocked to learn how many different kinds of phobias have been identified. People have fears of almost everything including driving through tunnels, being alone at home, driving on…
Don’t Get So Angry
Anger is a useful emotion that has a time and place. But anger can also become a venting crutch to release anxiety about other issues. Have you ever had someone…