These days, at least one in five Americans reports that they suffer from extreme anxiety, or an anxiety disorder. It's also not uncommon for someone struggling with anxiety to also be affected by depression (source here). If you're here, that means something has been happening in your life that makes you think you might have … Continue reading I Think I Might Have an Anxiety Disorder: What do I do?
There have been days in my past that have left me hopeless. I've felt stranded in my own home, afraid to leave and angry for staying -- I was paralyzed by the fear that was controlling my life. I didn't talk about it much; only those close to me knew the seriousness of the issues I … Continue reading What Lies On the Other Side of Fear
I met a woman this weekend that I thought I would never meet. I’ve waited to meet her for a long time. She’s courageous, knows what she stands for, and won’t back down. She knows she’s not perfect, but she keeps trying anyway. During some of my darkest hours I would pray to be her. … Continue reading Meeting the Woman I’ve Always Wanted to Be
Everyone struggles with anxiety to some degree. Whether it's healthy anxiety before a recital or a presentation, or more serious anxiety regarding life & death, or losing a loved one - we've all experienced anxiety at one point in our lives. But our children are most vulnerable to it because anxiety is tied closely to a … Continue reading Tips For Helping Your Kids Combat Early Anxiety
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