All of us have something that we are afraid of. That fear can be slight, or it can be very extreme. But a specific phobia disorder goes beyond just extreme fear; there is also the presence of avoidance.
Being Kind To Yourself
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
The Place of Normal Fear and Anxiety In Your Life
People Stress
How Mindful Acceptance Can Make a Difference
Conflict in the Age of COVID
Choosing Your Response to Depression
Depression is not sitting alone in a dark room feeling hopeless and sad. People who struggle with depression go to work, watch movies or plays, and interact with people in their lives. The struggle with depression means you may do a lot of these activities without a sense of joy or meaning. As you live on autopilot mode, you may get through the day, but it feels like you are just going through the motions.
Work Stress
Work can be a source of stress for many reasons. First of all, it is a place where you spend a lot of time. Second, work offers a variety of other stressors. The people you work with can be a source of collegiality; they can also be a source of stress. The roles that you play can lead to stress: coworker, employee, director, manager, or boss.
Controlling Anger Doesn’t Work
If you struggle with the presence of anger in your life, you know the hurt and pain it can bring to you and to others. When you look at that hurt and pain, the most sensible response seems to be to exert some control over your anger. When you start to feel the anger rising, your mind tells you that this anger is dangerous.