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The Guilt of Relaxing
Do you ever feel guilty when you relax? You’re not alone. It’s extremely common for highly effective people to feel guilty if they slow down, go on vacation, or even sit and relax for an hour. But why? Is it … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged benefits of relaxation, can't relax, feeling guilty about relaxing, guilt of relaxing, therapist
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Anxiety of High Achievers
As a high achiever, you drive yourself to succeed, and you usually do succeed. But you may also experience anxiety associated with that success. You want peace of mind, but you don’t want to give up everything to find it. … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety
Tagged anxiety, high achiever anxiety, therapist, type A personality, unhealthy behavior
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Postpartum Anxiety
You’ve just had a baby, and everyone is so excited for you, but you feel like this wonderful time is nothing but stress. You’re expected to host guests and well-wishers who want to see the baby and congratulate you, but … Continue reading
Posted in Postpartum Depression
Tagged baby blues, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, PPA, therapist
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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
Posted in Anxiety
Tagged anxiety, counseling, overcoming perfectionism, perfectionism, therapist
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Coping with Infertility
Recently, Giuliana Rancic shared her very private struggle with infertility with readers of USA Today. Stories by people in the public eye who struggle with anxiety, depression and infertility can bring comfort to many who read their words. We realize … Continue reading
Posted in Couples Therapy, Infertility
Tagged IVF, nyc, surrogacy, therapist, therapy
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