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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If you are struggling with a phobia, then it is tempting to just avoid the thing that you fear. However, it is important to face your fears. Otherwise, the situation is only going to get worse. It seems counterintuitive to expose yourself to something that upsets you. That’s especially true if it’s something that seems […]
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Disturbing thoughts are among the most frustrating symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Of course, all intrusive thoughts are frustrating. You don’t want to keep obsessing about anything at all. However, disturbing thoughts are even worse, because they feel so shameful. You don’t know why you’re thinking what you’re thinking. You wish that you weren’t. […]
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Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Insomnia plagues a large percentage of the population. There are many potential underlying causes. Ultimately, the best thing that you can do is to figure out the underlying cause and treat it. For example, if depression is causing you to have trouble sleeping at night, then treating the […]
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Sometimes, it can feel impossible to keep calm during the holidays. There are just so many sources of holiday stress. Plus, seasonal anxiety triggers a lot of people during this time of year. However, you don’t have to succumb to the stress. Mindfulness can help. Mindfulness simply means the practice of being in the present […]
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Stressing about grades is a normal experience for school-aged children. After all, children learn early on that it is important to get good grades in school. Furthermore, they may face pressure to excel at standardized tests and prepare to get into the right future schools. Although education is important, excessive stress about grades can be […]
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Sometimes parents find it challenging to recognize the signs of separation anxiety in children. After all, it’s perfectly normal for children to go through stages during which they don’t want to be apart from their parents. The primary phase like this is just before or after the child turns about one year of age. It […]
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