A panic attack isn’t just an overwhelming feeling of fear or dread. It can involve debilitating physical symptoms, and the experience can be so frightening that a sufferer might assume they’re having a heart attack.  A panic attack can occur out of the blue and then never happen again. But some people struggle with panic […]
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As any parent knows, tantrums and meltdowns are just an unfortunate part of life when you have young children.  Even the most well-behaved children can’t help but throw a tantrum every once in a while. It’s considered to be a completely normal aspect of child development.  Although every parent deals with the occasional tantrums and […]
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Some level of anxiety and stress in the workplace is normal.  We all get a little bit nervous before a performance review. We feel stressed when we have to work longer hours than usual. Sometimes, a customer will ask you a question that you can’t quite answer. Perhaps a coworker will need help with something […]
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When we ruminate on past mistakes or stay up late worrying about the future, anxiety results. Often, the root of our anxiety is our inability to practice mindfulness. What is mindfulness, you’re wondering? It’s a focus on the present moment, acknowledging your thoughts and feelings without judging them. And many people have found that mindfulness helps […]
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Do you wonder how to improve your relationship, make your relationship last forever, and get past the common roadblocks? Ask any old married couple, and they’ll all give you the same piece of advice: communication is the answer!  Honest communication is the key to a healthy, happy relationship. Holding your feelings back, biting your tongue […]
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Are you always worried that you or your child are on the verge of getting sick?  Every little ache, pain, and weird-looking spot sends you running to your laptop, where you sit and search for what your symptoms might mean. Before you know it, hours have passed, and you’ve got yourself convinced that you’re developing […]
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When your child is upset or worried, they might want to talk to you about it—or they might clam up.  We all get a little sad and anxious sometimes, and your child may be able to process their emotions on their own. But if you suspect that their feelings of depression or anxiety are persistent […]
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When you got married, you and your spouse vowed to stay together forever. You knew there would be rough patches. But you always expected that the two of you would be able to work as a team and get through them together. You figured you would come out the other side an even stronger couple […]
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The world you’re raising your kids in today is probably very different from the world you grew up in.  Society has changed rapidly over the past few decades, and despite what we may see on the news, the world is actually safer for children than ever before. But we still can’t protect our children from […]
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