I realized that nearly every part of my life was in a coping mode. With every trip to work or to the gas station or to the grocery store, there was the task at hand AND wondering about the odds of catching the virus at any of these places.
When you are struggling with problems like anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or stress in some area of your life, it is easy to conclude that the one thing all these problems have in common is you.
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.
Panic disorder is one of the ways that normal fear and anxiety can become a problem. A panic attack is a sudden rush of fear. It can include a variety of physical symptoms.
Some of the common reasons that people come to see me for counseling are fear and anxiety. You may hear the word “fear” and think of moments of terror and alarm.You may hear the word “anxiety” and think of moments of worry or fretting.
Many people come to my office have struggled with trauma, and the anxiety and depression that go with them, for a while, often for many years. They have tried all kind of things to make the thoughts and feelings of the trauma go away.
When it comes to the pandemic, there are places where we can all agree. We can agree that the coronavirus has taken a devastating toll in the United States. Over 425,000 American are dead because of the virus. The virus continues to spread at a rapid pace, even as the vaccinations begin.
