Tools for Managing Postpartum Anxiety and OCD

Tools for Managing Postpartum Anxiety and OCD

Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest transitions, but for many people, that transition comes with certain fears and intrusive thoughts that go beyond standard new-parent nerves. Postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD are two common mental health conditions that...
Living With Chronic Illness: Why Anxiety Often Follows

Living With Chronic Illness: Why Anxiety Often Follows

After receiving a chronic medical diagnosis, it is natural to shift the focus towards your treatment planning. You will have conversations with your physician and treatment team about medications, lifestyle changes, and monitoring protocols. What often receives less...
CBT vs. EMDR: Understanding the Key Differences in Therapy

CBT vs. EMDR: Understanding the Key Differences in Therapy

When you are considering therapy, the variety of treatment options can feel overwhelming. Two common approaches you will likely encounter are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). While both of these options are...
Fear of Failure: A Hidden Driver of Social Anxiety

Fear of Failure: A Hidden Driver of Social Anxiety

Most of us have experienced social anxiety at some point: a tightness in your chest before giving a presentation, second-guessing your approach after sending a text message, fighting the urge to avoid a social event to instead sit on the couch and binge-watch the...
What Happens in the Brain of Someone with ADHD?

What Happens in the Brain of Someone with ADHD?

Living with ADHD can feel like your brain is constantly operating with at least five tabs open at all times. The more tabs you have open, the slower you can process necessary information. You may find yourself wondering why it is so hard for you when it seems so easy...
Anxiety