Are you prone to getting anxiety attacks while driving? So was I. This is a common occurrence that you don’t need to feel ashamed about. I did for a long time, and it only made things worse. You can read my story here. Because so many people suffer from anxiety […]
Anxiety Relief Exercises and Mindfulness Techniques
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More people than you realize struggle with anxiety about driving. But, sometimes it’s only an issue because they feel alone, different, and unsure of what to do about it. Please realize you’re not alone, and that there are things you can do to overcome anxiety about driving. Before you can […]
Overcoming fear of driving is important, because getting behind the wheel has a tendency to strike fear in those prone to driving anxiety, like myself. The swift movements of cars, and people making unsure decisions all around you can lead to an uneasy feeling of not being safe. The fear […]
Learning how to use easy relaxation techniques for anxiety and stress is essential in today’s world. Stress may be a normal part of life, but when you have anxiety disorder, “normal” stress can feel unbearable. People with anxiety experience stress more profoundly that those without it, which makes it even […]
For most people, driving phobia therapy is unnecessary. Driving is just an everyday activity that they take for granted. Sure, it can be frustrating, annoying, even boring. But, most do it without a second thought. Driving disappears completely unconsciously into their day-to-day life . These people don’t need driving phobia […]
When you’re feeling lost in the shuffle, and like there’s no time to breathe, take a minute for yourself and recharge with these calming stress relief techniques. The great thing about them is, you can do them all in under a minute.
Merging into freeway traffic is hands down one of the most scary driving situations. It’s scary even if you don’t have driving anxiety. One thing that helps is to make sure you’re using the correct procedures for freeway merging in order to make it less scary.
Recovering from driving anxiety is a process, not a destination. And although we are trying to get to a place where it no longer rules our lives, we need to remember that anxiety recovery is a process that we’ll be working with (off and on) for the rest of our lives. […]
“Plug ‘positive thinking’ into Amazon.com, and you will find a never-ending supply of products designed to help us see life through rose-colored lenses, including ‘Power of Positive Thinking’ wall calendars and an ‘Overcoming Adversity with Encouragement and Affirmation’ poster series.” – Scientific American Positive thinking. Our culture is awash in […]
I’m excited about my new blog at HealthyPlace.com called Treating Anxiety. I’m very honored to have been chosen by HealthyPlace, one of the most respected online mental health resource websites, to blog for them. In my first post, I talk a little about my own history with anxiety and depression […]
Becoming motivated when you’re feeling depressed is not easy, although it is easy for someone to say “make changes to your lifestyle so you’re not depressed.” But, when you feel like doing nothing at all, how do you over come that feeling?
If you’re like me, you’re not a morning person, because you have anxiety when you first wake up. You snarl at anything or anyone within view before that first cup of coffee. Like many anxious people, your anxiety probably starts grinding away as soon as you wake up. That’s why […]