How to reduce anxiety immediately: Helpful tips for calming anxious responses by Laura Harris, LCMHC | Feb 2, 2024 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics Though anxiety affects many individuals, there is no one way to manage it that works for everyone. There are many strategies you can use to neutralize or decrease anxiety symptoms, but some will be more effective for individuals than they are for others. If you are still finding out what…
How to stop shaking from anxiety: Why it happens and helpful calming tools by Laura Harris, LCMHC | Jan 26, 2024 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics Anxiety can become overwhelming, especially when its symptoms impact your day-to-day life. Shaking, racing pulse, sweating, and more can overtake someone when their anxiety is heightened, which can make it difficult to be around certain stimuli—even everyday situations. However, there are simple ways to help lower anxiety and thereby lessen…
How to manage stress: Tips for relieving stress and how to spot it by Christine Ridley, LCSW | Jul 20, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Stress Stress is inevitable, and can even occur without your knowledge. It can come from work, home life, or just about anywhere, and the more it builds up, the less you feel like you are in control. That’s why it’s important to establish regular stress management techniques in your routine. Without…
What does anger do to your body? The physical and mental effects of anger by Taylor Bennett | Sep 30, 2022 | Anger Management, Mental Health Topics We all know what it means — and what it feels like — to be angry. However, our experience with anger can vary: Some hold it in until they can scribble down their feelings in a journal; others don’t dream of holding themselves back and lash out furiously instead. This…
How do you deal with a panic attack? by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT | May 11, 2022 | Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics Q: How do you deal with a panic attack? A: We’re so sorry to hear you’re experiencing panic attacks! We know they can be incredibly scary. First off, if you ever feel like you’re having a mental health crisis, you can call a hotline for assistance, such as 800-273-8255 or…
How to regulate your emotions using the Internal Emotion Thermometer, a therapist’s tried and true technique by Shannon Kersey, LPA | Dec 13, 2021 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics I’m about to put myself out of a job. Okay, I may be exaggerating a bit, but I do think the following idea could decrease a lot of arguments and lead to better relationships. Introducing: The Internal Emotion Thermometer Let’s first think about the concept of having an internal emotion…