Racing thoughts are a common occurrence for people with anxiety. They can happen at any time, even if you’re not aware of being particularly anxious or stressed. Sometimes, they are replays of an experience that was stressful. Other times, they’re the “what if’s” –...
When I ask you to picture a codependent relationship, what comes up? Do you picture one spouse shouting to the other, “Please don’t leave me! I can’t live without you!” Or do you think of someone who can’t function on their own and needs someone else to manage...
I’m a mess. I can’t seem to get it together. What’s wrong with me? Sound familiar? You’re not alone. These are just some of the things Atlanta counselors are hearing more and more often. And with good reason. These are trying times for sure. We are facing things we’ve...
Anxiety can be cruel and excruciating, as our Atlanta anxiety therapists know. If the title of this blog caught your eye, you might be experiencing some of the following: NervousnessInsomniaRuminating or repeating thoughtsExcessive worryDifficulty...
A new year brings with it so much hope and optimism that the next year will be THE year! New hopes, new dreams, and new goals. As an Atlanta anxiety therapist, I hear about it a lot. We start out with all the best intentions but somewhere around early February,...
You’re going to your parents’ house, but there are so many worries. They’re older, and what if COVID hurts them? Or what if you have to deal with mom’s perfectionistic nagging, or your cousin’s judgmental statements about how you still aren’t living up to the family’s...
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