Anxiety

Ah, yes. It's Sunday afternoon. You've just returned home from church, brunch, the farmer's market, or wherever your Sunday has taken you. You're hanging out with your family, catching up on laundry, and then. Suddenly. "Out of nowhere", it starts. The dread. Remembering the emails you didn't answer on Friday. Mentally reviewing your schedule for the week. Wishing for another day or two or three of weekend (or retirement). Sound familiar? You're not alone. You may be experi

If anxiety has started affecting your sleep, relationships, work, school, or ability to enjoy everyday life, you may have reached the point where you're considering therapy. But finding a therapist can feel overwhelming in itself. There are psychologists, licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and other mental health professionals. Then there are different therapy approaches, specialties, insurance plans, appointment formats

You know the feeling. You’ve made it through the day. You finally crawl into bed, pull the blankets up, close your eyes… …and suddenly your brain says, “Excellent. Now that we have nothing else to do, let’s review every awkward thing you’ve said since 2007.” And then... you don't sleep. If nighttime is when your worries seem to get louder, you’re not alone. For many people, the quiet of bedtime creates the perfect opportunity for anxiety, overthinking, and “what if?” thoughts

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (or GAD) is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of daily life. Unlike other anxiety disorders, which can be triggered by specific events or situations, GAD involves persistent and often irrational worry that can disrupt one’s daily functioning. About 5% of people experience GAD in their lifetime, with about 3% in any given year. How Does GAD Manifest in Everyday Life? 1. Persistent Worrying Individuals with GAD

Somehow, summer flew by. One minute we're staying up a little too late, eating popsicles for breakfast, and enjoying slower mornings. The next, we're searching for school supplies, figuring out bus schedules, adjusting bedtime, and realizing that the first day of school is *really* happening. For some kids, that transition is exciting. For others, it is really, really hard. Maybe your child suddenly has a stomachache every morning. Maybe they're asking approximately 47 questi

Move-in day is supposed to be exciting. You've bought the dorm supplies. You've packed approximately 47 times. You've labeled things that have never needed labels before. You're trying to figure out how a person who somehow managed to lose three water bottles in one week is now going to keep track of their laundry, assignments, medication, meals, and entire life. And somewhere between loading the car and saying goodbye, you may find yourself wondering: What if my child isn't