Several years ago, the CEO of a large financial company referred a high-performing partner to me to improve his presentation skills for a large conference. Let’s call him Nathan*. He was a... Read more »
People generally use the word anxiety to refer to their feelings of excessive worry, fear, restlessness, or physical arousal. Most of my patients understand that “rationally” their fears are disproportionate or that... Read more »
When consuming news makes us anxious, we’re often told to stop following the news. But that is not the answer. The answer is to choose the type of news you consume. Rural... Read more »
A major scientific analysis reveals why ADHD and anxiety constantly intertwine in the adult brain. This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis recently investigated the psychological intersection between the two conditions. The massive... Read more »
“A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother.” Most of us have heard this saying and laughed. Although some psychological theories have overemphasized the mother’s role in... Read more »
Since first watching the documentary “Anxiety Club,” I have written several articles inspired by both the film itself and the amazing conversations it has sparked. Directed and produced by Wendy Lobel, the... Read more »
“My mind becomes blank, I feel a surge of warmth overtaking my body, my heart races, my breathing almost stops, and my muscles become weak.” This is a description offered by a... Read more »
There was a time when human survival depended on responding quickly to real danger. If a lion appeared, the body reacted instantly with a racing heart, tightening muscles, breathing quickly, and getting... Read more »
While on vacation this summer on the Garden Island of Kauai, my husband and I had booked a botanical gardens tour. The rain made visibility difficult and slowed our driving. Our jeep... Read more »
Like how we evolved to have a stress response, we also evolved to have a more immediate response when our lives were threatened. This response is the emotional response we call fear.... Read more »