By Diana Jennings, MS, LLP When you picture going to therapy, most people imagine “talk therapy”, sitting or lying on a couch, talking to a therapist who is seated across the room from them. But imagine you enter your therapist’s office one day and they say, “Today...
Sleep deprivation impacts your energy levels, memory retention, focus, attentiveness, and more. If you can achieve a consistent sleep routine, you will feel better in all areas of your life. What qualifies as sleep deprivation? How much sleep do you actually need?...
What is the difference between anxiety and anxiety disorder? If I feel anxious, does that mean I have anxiety disorder? These are questions we hear all the time at our anxiety treatment office in Novi, MI. To help you understand how you’re feeling, check out this...
Continued from Part 1 Avoid Your Spouse’s Anxiety Triggers In the first part of this anxiety therapy guide for married couples, we discussed ways you can adjust your behaviors to accommodate your spouse’s anxiety. This concept falls in line with that. If your spouse...
Living with anxiety is a challenge, not just for the person experiencing the anxiety but also for those who must make adjustments for it. If you are married to a person with anxiety, there are things you can do to make the anxiety less intense and ease the stress...
Anxiety is a feeling we all face from time to time. Going in for a job interview, speaking in front of a class, walking into a crowded stadium – all of these situations can cause a person to feel jittery, nervous, and overwhelmed. How can you tell the difference...
Do you believe smoking reduces your stress? If so, you may want to think again. A recent research study from the University College London and the British Heart Foundation shows that cigarette smokers are 70% more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than...
Dealing with anxiety is difficult, not only for the person experiencing the anxiety but also for friends and family members who wish to help. It can be especially challenging if you have never experienced those emotions yourself. Whether you’ve recently befriended...
Anxiety attacks and panic attacks often go hand in hand. The symptoms are almost exactly the same, and they both can come out of nowhere. Most panic attacks last approximately 10 minutes and many people experience at least one of these a week or more. If you have ever...
Everyone experiences some level of anxiety in their lifetime. Stress from work, bills, and life as a whole can easily lead to feelings of trepidation. With that in mind, there are approximately 40 million adults in the United States who suffer from an anxiety disorder...
