When the coronavirus pandemic broke out late in 2019, no one could have predicted the state the world would be in today. What many people assumed would only last a few weeks has lasted months.
It must feel like an …
Category: Anxiety
Work Related-Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Tips on First Day Jitters
The global pandemic has changed the way we live our lives. Countries have shut down, offices and schools were closed, and travel restrictions are still in effect. As the world fights the virus through vaccinations and lockdowns, life slowly returns …
Panic Attacks vs. Anxiety Attacks: How Are They Different?
Anxiety is a mental health condition that is a lot more common than one might think. It is the most common mental health disorder in the US, affecting 40 million people every year. It is often associated with panic attacks—sudden …
How to Reduce Anxiety in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc worldwide. As people in different countries are still finding ways to survive the devastating crisis, everyone needs to learn how to protect themselves and their health—not only physically but also emotionally.
While it’s …
How to Open up to a Therapist About Your Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder or SAD is a prevalent condition affecting about 15 million American adults today. Individuals who live with social anxiety are always apprehensive about how people might judge them in interactions, making it hard for them to open …
The Physical Manifestations of Anxiety: 5 Telltale Symptoms
Anxiety disorders often present themselves both psychologically and physically. As a person’s brain anticipates a possible threat, it signals the body to go into fight-or-flight mode. The perceived threat causes the body to tense up and becomes restless, increasing the …
8 key facts you need to know about panic attacks
1. You are not alone
At least 6 million Americans suffer from panic attacks.
2. Living in New York makes you more vulnerable
Although there’s certainly plenty to love about living in New York, the constant stimulation of city …
Work-related anxiety
Are you a high-powered professional struggling with work-related stress and anxiety? Are you and your spouse, or you and your family, fighting at home because you lack work-life balance? Do you experience angry outbursts or find yourself easily wound up?…
Are you struggling with your work relationships?
For many busy success-oriented New Yorkers, difficult workplace relationships are a major problem. Difficulty with your work colleagues or managers creates stress, can derail your career, and can make it more difficult to manage your emotions at work. Problematic relationships …
The Stress of Remote Work and How to Manage It Properly
Remote work had always had its challenges even before the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. For many, their home was a place to relax and unwind from a stressful day of commuting to work, having work come in left and right, and …