While it is true that high functioning anxiety is not technically a clinical diagnosis, it is a term many people resonate with deeply. It describes an experience where anxiety is present beneath the surface, while a person appears outwardly capable, productive, and successful. Those of us with high functioning anxiety often meet expectations, show up […]
Summer is often portrayed as a season of relaxation and fun filled with long sunny days, vacations, outdoor barbecues, and time with friends. Yet, for many people, the summer heat doesn’t always feel uplifting. In fact, extreme heat can bring unexpected mood shifts, irritability, and even heightened anxiety. If you’ve ever felt more on edge […]
When we think of social anxiety, we might think of someone who has a panic attack when they interact with other people or anticipate future interactions. However, social anxiety, also called social phobia, can show up in a variety of ways, many of which we wouldn’t recognize without digging a little deeper into the topic. […]
Spring is in the air. Unfortunately, in addition to picnics, egg hunts, and other outdoor activities, it is also tornado season. For many, tornado season (March-May) brings more than high winds; it can also bring intense fear. For some, these feelings are fleeting; when the tornado warning expires, they get back to their usual routine […]
In recent years, breathwork has gained popularity in the fields of mental health and overall wellness – and for good reason: the way we breathe can be a powerful tool for regulating our physical, mental, and emotional states. While there are many different breathwork tools, one that recently sparked our interest is nasal breathing, or […]
As we inch closer to the 2024 Presidential election, you have likely noticed tensions rising. Election years bring up a wide range of emotions for people, no matter where they land on the political spectrum. Divisive conversations and stress about the future can lead to more intense emotions than usual. Subsequently, election years can be […]