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Using Humor to Manage Your Stress and Anxiety
While we should not “laugh off” serious issues, light-heartedness and laughter have proven physical and psychological benefits that improve our physical and emotional health. In the midst of anxiety, stress, depression, or illness, it can be difficult to maintain a … Continue reading
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Election Anxiety in NYC
Every election season is fraught with a degree of tension and stress, but recent and upcoming elections have become increasingly more emotionally charged on both sides of the aisle. No matter where you sit on the issues, you probably feel … Continue reading
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Perfectionism and Your Anxiety
Striving for excellence is a praiseworthy characteristic. Excellence, however, should not be confused with perfection. In our imperfect world, perfection is impossible; predictably, perfectionism is often linked to anxiety and panic disorder. It is an important part of the therapeutic … Continue reading
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Mindfulness and Managing Anxiety
Mindfulness has become a buzzword in the self-help sphere of late, but there’s little real understanding of what it means and how it can help us. I work with my clients in multiple ways depending on what they best respond … Continue reading
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Social Media – Anxiety and Depression
More and more studies are showing the connection between social media use and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. There are many complex reasons at play, and since they are interconnected, it’s hard to say how big a … Continue reading
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Dealing with Anxiety: Set Up Your Apartment for Success
Your living arrangements can have a dramatic impact on your mood. Even the layout of your NYC apartment is important. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Urban Health found that apartment layouts in which rooms all branched out … Continue reading
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Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety
Everyone experiences stress, especially in the busy world in which we now live, including New York City – one of the busiest places in which to live. So while we in NYC have many exciting opportunities in our fast-paced city, … Continue reading
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Are Politics Causing You Stress and Anxiety?
We are living in a stressful time. Concerns and disagreements about covid, vaccines, mass shootings, government actions, the accuracy of our elections, and the failing economy will cause stress and anxiety in almost all of us at one time or … Continue reading
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Centering When You Feel Anxious
There are many techniques to help you calm down when you feel your anxiety level rising. Almost all of them include deep breathing. This is something most people don’t know how to do, so before I suggest some anxiety-busting techniques, … Continue reading
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Maintaining Mental Health During Social Unrest
If you are feeling emotionally imbalanced due to the recent unrest across the nation and locally, you aren’t alone. Recent studies indicate that one-third of American adults have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression over the pandemic. Now, add to … Continue reading
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