When we personalize something we give it value. This is great with we are giving a gift but not so great when we are dealing with a negative situation. Adding value to something that is negative causes us to suffer because we take on more of the situation than we need to. [...]
Sometimes I worry that I’m a shitty Dad. I know it’s not true but that doesn’t stop my mind from thinking the thought and worrying it might be true. Sometimes, just the fear something might be true is enough to make my anxiety elevate and bring on compulsive, negative thinking. And even with [...]
Alright, so there comes a time in everyone's life when they need to make a change. But how do you do it? How do you go about making a change? I have a four-step process that I use to help me change with ease. Ease E. A. S. E. Education The easiest [...]
So, today I am facing a fear I have avoided for years! The DENTIST!! I have not gone to the dentist for years because of my anxiety and panic attacks. It's one of those little things we don't like to talk about when we face fears that seem like everyday things to everyone [...]
Anxiety, PTSD, depression and other mental disorders often cause people to self-medicate by using alcohol and drugs. This was very true in my case. After years of unhealthy living, both mentally and physically, I took stock of my life and made some major changes. One of the biggest decisions I made was [...]
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and just being nervous? Are you feeling a bit down or is it something more? What is 'normal' and how do know if we are or are not 'normal'? In this video, I talk about all this and a lot more. This was probably [...]
What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack? People like to use these interchangeably but they are not the same. As someone who's suffered from both, I share my thoughts on this question and try to end the myth that anxiety attacks and panic attacks are the same. [...]
Relationships can be tough. Learning to be with another person can be a challenge for anyone. But throw in a bit of anxiety, a touch of depression and a pinch of bipolar and a significant other can quickly become an ex! So how can we avoid this from happening and learn to [...]
How can we control our thoughts? Is it even possible or are we simply subject to whatever strange, random and sometimes terrifying thought that pops into our head? Can we learn to control our thinking or will it always control us? For someone who has spent a lifetime learning to quiet the [...]
If you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks you probably have a good idea of what they both feel like. I thought I did until I had one that put me in the hospital and made me fear for my life. Anxiety help comes in all shapes and sizes but if you [...]
