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Dating can be nerve-wracking, especially if it's your first date with someone new. These five first-date reminders will help ease your nerves so you can make the most of your first-date experiences, even when you're anxious. Don't Underestimate the Power of Ice Breakers If you're feeling nervous about a first date, that's perfectly normal. It's like your date is feeling the same way! However, one thing to keep in mind is that if your anxiety is interpreted as disinterest, it

Just when the world thought we finally came to terms with the Delta variant and access to therapeutics and vaccines, Omicron has now struck. After almost two years of fear and uncertainty, the Omicron variant has thrown the world another curveball. While this may be another chapter, here are some ways to cope with the ongoing COVID virus that may provide you with some comfort and ease. Additionally, if you feel as though anxiety therapy might be helpful, feel free to reach ou

Have you ever had sex and felt incredibly anxious after? Having sex can leave people feeling awkward, worried or confused. Society has created high demands and pressure around what sex should look like along with what communication protocals should follow. It is totally normal to feel anxious post-sex. Below are tips that can help you navigate your anxiety! If you’re hoping to talk to someone about this type of anxiety, feel free to reach out to schedule a consultation for an

Rumination is defined as obsessively thinking about something ( could be an idea, problem, or scenario) that interferes with day to day mental functioning. Typically, these thoughts are excessive and are thoughts that you wish you could turn off. Rumination often is referred to as a “silent” mental health concern because the impact is often misjudged, and at first, may not seem as large as the impacts of other mental health issues. For many, it goes unnoticed as it cannot be

1. Anxiety can encourage productivity and increase your motivation Anxiety is a powerful motivator! Anxiety serves as a warning flag pointing towards something that needs our attention, motivating us to find it. Anxiety is a physiological feature; it is caused by the work of our adrenal glands and our sympathetic nervous system. As a deadline for work, school, or life approaches, anxiety can drive you to better prepare for it. You may be more motivated to consider all worst-c

Focus on what you can control. There are many things out of our control right now, and focusing on these things will not help your anxiety.