Anxiety is a common feeling that most of us experience throughout life. However, for some, anxiety can be more pervasive and debilitating. As someone with an anxiety disorder, I have learned and practiced many tools to help me relax and reduce my anxiety. Here are...
1. Avoid or minimize time spent at events with alcohol Holiday’s like Fourth of July can be especially hard for those in recovery. Being around alcohol can trigger thoughts and cravings to use, regardless of how long you have been sober. It’s always safest to...
Many of my patients tell me they would like to start practicing mindfulness, but they just don’t know where to start. Mindfulness may sound difficult, but mindfulness can actually be practiced while doing simple daily chores. Here are a few you can try: 1. Washing...
Self-worth is one of those things that affects everything. How we talk to ourselves, the relationships we stay in, the risks we take, the care we allow ourselves to receive. When self-worth is low, it shows up in quiet and pervasive ways that are easy...