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Dealing with doubt: North Tahoe psychologist’s clinic focuses on anxiety, OCD, other phobia-related disorders
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — According to the National Institute for Mental Health, more than 40 million people in the United States suffer from anxiety disorders. That’s roughly 18 percent of the population — or nearly...
Published: December 17, 2014
Free Tahoe seminars to focus on de-mystifying anxiety disorders
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Dr. Barry C. Barmann, and his wife, Mary, will present an info-seminar entitled, “Anxiety: What Fuels Our Worry Engine?” The presentation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, and...
Published: June 1, 2016
Dealing with doubt: North Tahoe psychologist’s clinic focuses on anxiety, OCD, other phobia-related disorders
According to the National Institute for Mental Health, more than 40 million people in the United States suffer from anxiety disorders. That’s roughly 18 percent of the population — or nearly one in five Americans....
Published: December 18, 2014
Free Tahoe seminars to focus on de-mystifying anxiety disorders
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Dr. Barry C. Barmann, and his wife, Mary, will present an info-seminar entitled, “Anxiety: What Fuels Our Worry Engine?” The presentation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, and...
Published: May 31, 2016
Tune out, get outside: Anxiety, stress spiking along with COVID-19
Fear and anxiety over the novel coronavirus can be overwhelming and we are all dealing with it everyday. Along with social-distancing and isolation, feelings of loneliness can make it even worse. Local psychologists are saying...
Published: August 6, 2020
Three most common Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder subtypes – Got Anxiety?
There may be as many as 34,000 different forms of obsessions (distorted thoughts) and their corresponding compulsions (rituals), all informed by the content of the themes personal to the individual. Despite the staggering diversity of...
Published: November 27, 2015
Three most common Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder subtypes – Got Anxiety?
There may be as many as 34,000 different forms of obsessions (distorted thoughts) and their corresponding compulsions (rituals), all informed by the content of the themes personal to the individual. Despite the staggering diversity of...
Published: November 24, 2015
When perfect just isn’t good enough | Got Anxiety?
People who are high achievers impose pressure on themselves to succeed. They set challenging goals and work hard to achieve their high standards. This manner of thinking and behaving is necessary for students, athletes and...
Published: August 26, 2015
Chronic Relationship Anxiety: Equal opportunity for men, women?
In our previous articles about differences in how women and men worry, we talked about the fact that if you’re a woman, you’re twice as likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, due to...
Published: June 15, 2015
Got Anxiety? How intrusive thoughts become obsessions (part 2 of 2)
All of us have intrusive thoughts, some of which can seem horrific, depending on how they are interpreted. And that’s the key — the manner in which a person tends to appraise (interpret) these thoughts...
Published: September 20, 2016
Got Anxiety? Therapeutic metaphors: ‘Drowning in a sea of anxiety’
Metaphors can often serve as a bridge between our concrete world, and more abstract constructs, such as the emotion of anxiety. We often refer to those who suffer from anxiety disorders as, “what if” thinkers,...
Published: February 22, 2016
Got Anxiety? Stop obsessing — managing intrusive thoughts
Those who find themselves caught in the vicious cycle of ruminating on obsessional themes, such as harm and aggression toward self or others, typically make the following mistakes, which only serve to maintain their disturbing...
Published: August 10, 2016
Chronic Relationship Anxiety: Equal opportunity for men, women?
In our previous articles about differences in how women and men worry, we talked about the fact that if you’re a woman, you’re twice as likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, due to...
Published: June 4, 2015
Got Anxiety? Triggers for compulsive washing (part 2 of 4)
Approximately 3-5% of the population have a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), of which there are several subtypes such as compulsive checking, repeating, symmetry, scrupulosity, etc. However, one of the most common involves obsessional fears...
Published: November 21, 2016
Got anxiety? At what point does anxiety become a disorder?
Anxiety is a good thing! Yes, you read that last sentence correctly. Anxiety is good for everyone … in the right dosage. If anxiety came in a pill format, I would recommend that all of...
Published: January 21, 2015
Dissecting the anatomy of a panic attack | Got Anxiety?
The other day, we were driving over Mt. Rose, en route to Reno. It was raining and visibility was poor. Suddenly, a car appeared heading directly toward at us, in our lane. A fatal accident...
Published: July 15, 2015
When panic attacks: differences between true, false alarms | Got Anxiety?
“When I was 25 years old, I had my first attack after I’d come home from the hospital, following a serious operation. “That night, I went to sleep and woke up around 2 a.m. feeling...
Published: July 8, 2015
Is there a panic-prone personality type? Got Anxiety?
When treating those within our private practice who evidence a diagnosis of Panic Disorder, we are often asked, “Why me”? “Was I born with some type of Panic Disorder gene”? Although there is no one...
Published: July 22, 2015
Got Anxiety? Helping an aging parent or loved one manage anxiety
Does your mom spend a lot of time worrying about what might happen next? Is your dad experiencing sudden, unexplained attacks of panic? Is your loved one refusing to leave the house? If your parent...
Published: March 30, 2016
Got Anxiety? Looking at anxiety disorders with older adults
Until recently, anxiety disorders were believed to decline with age. Experts now recognize that aging and anxiety are not mutually exclusive — anxiety is equally common among the old and young. Recognizing late-life anxiety disorders...
Published: March 21, 2016
Got Anxiety: Breaking down the anatomy of obsession
Everyone has intrusive thoughts, and some of them can seem pretty horrific, depending on how you interpret them. And that’s the key — the manner in which you ATTEND to these thoughts or images. We...
Published: September 14, 2016
Got Anxiety? Plunging head first (literally) into uncertainty
In previous articles, we discussed the notion that it is NOT the CONTENT of one’s thoughts that triggers worry. The fuel that ignites the worry engine is finding oneself needing to deal with situations associated...
Published: June 28, 2016
Got Anxiety? Cognitive errors: a rush to judgment (part 1 of 4)
Most people believe our emotions, such as anger, sadness, anxiety, etc., are the direct result of a particular life event we recently experienced. In some cases, this is true. For example, it makes sense that...
Published: February 21, 2017
Buried treasures: understanding compulsive hoarding – Got Anxiety?
On May 26, 2010, Fox News reported the following: “Fire crews investigating a mysterious smell uncovered a severe case of hoarding when they found an elderly couple in their late ‘70s buried alive under mounds...
Published: December 7, 2015
Profiling compulsive hoarding: the meaning of possessions – Got Anxiety?
Hoarding Disorder is a condition in which people intentionally (a) over acquire various items such as papers, clothing, food, etc., and (b) find it nearly impossible to discard acquired possessions, which results in excessive clutter...
Published: December 16, 2015
Got Anxiety? Quotes, sayings and proverbs to help change perspective
The majority of the articles we have written over the years concerning anxiety and worry have been focused on issues such as the factors that act to trigger and/or maintain anxiety, methods for better managing...
Published: August 23, 2016
Got Anxiety? Compulsive washing — face, embrace, erase (part 4 of 4)
As mentioned in our previous articles seen within this series, those with contamination OCD typically behave in the same manner each time they begin to experience obsessional fears related to contamination. They will first attempt...
Published: December 6, 2016
Got Anxiety? Emotions … and our ‘second reaction’ (part 4 of 4)
We do not always have control over the various events we encounter each day. Some experiences are positive in nature, while others can be quite disconcerting. Positive experiences typically result in feelings of happiness and...
Published: March 15, 2017
Got Anxiety? Relationship between thoughts and emotions (part 3 of 4)
As we discussed in earlier articles, our emotions are rarely the result of life events we encounter on a daily basis. Instead, our emotional reactions are most often due to our INTERPRETATION of the event;...
Published: March 8, 2017
Got Anxiety? Compulsive checking — when you’re trapped in self-doubt
Individuals with a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) typically display some form of compulsive checking, which can include various formats such as checking to see if appliances are turned off, ensuring that doors are locked...
Published: November 1, 2016
Got Anxiety? The origins of social anxiety (part 2)
Approximately 11 million individuals suffer from the most common form of anxiety — Social Anxiety. Let’s review the primary factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of this debilitating condition. TRIPLE VULNERABILITIES As is...
Published: January 30, 2017
Got Anxiety? Is it better to be safe than sorry?
Most people do not like experiencing a sense of uncertainty. Given a choice, they would prefer advanced knowledge of upcoming events, control and predictability — they do not like surprises; even good surprises. Although uncertainty...
Published: May 4, 2016
Got Anxiety? Your relationship with anxiety and uncertainty
Most people believe their anxiety is triggered by the CONTENT of their worrisome thoughts. Examples might include: relationships, career issues, finances, etc. In addition, they are often confused when asked, “What factors do you believe...
Published: April 26, 2016
Got Anxiety? Dodging caregiver burnout when helping loved ones
Providing care for elderly loved ones or friends with anxiety is an act of love, loyalty and kindness. Older adults with anxiety and depression require more support, have more severe physical symptoms and disability, and...
Published: April 4, 2016
Got Anxiety: Therapeutic metaphors: riding the wave of anxiety
Metaphor refers to a “figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally signify, in order to suggest a similarity between the two.” For example, “I’m...
Published: February 16, 2016
Got Anxiety: Worrying — like fighting fire with gasoline
“The harder I try, the worse it gets.” Translation … “the strategies I have been using for years to deal with my worries, only seems to make them stick around.” Individuals who suffer from anxiety...
Published: July 18, 2016
Got Anxiety: Worrying — like fighting fire with gasoline
“The harder I try, the worse it gets.” Translation … “the strategies I have been using for years to deal with my worries, only seems to make them stick around.” Individuals who suffer from anxiety...
Published: July 20, 2016
Got Anxiety? AHA! 3 simple strategies for handling worry
Are you ready for an “AHA!” moment? This is an acronym we frequently pass onto those we treat within our clinical practice to help them respond in a positive manner when they find themselves caught...
Published: June 14, 2016
Got Anxiety? Plunging head first (literally) into uncertainty
In previous articles, we discussed the notion that it is NOT the CONTENT of one’s thoughts that triggers worry. The fuel that ignites the worry engine is finding oneself needing to deal with situations associated...
Published: June 29, 2016
Compulsive hoarding: profiling personality traits – Got Anxiety?
In our last article we discussed the profile of those who engage in compulsive hoarding, from the standpoint regarding the meaning (instrumental, sentimental, intrinsic) one places on their possessions. However, there remains another important characteristic...
Published: December 30, 2015
College stress: resources for help – Got Anxiety
University counseling centers are reporting that the primary mental health concern for todays college students is centered on mood and anxiety-related disorders. Thus, colleges have an obligation to provide students with the resources necessary for...
Published: October 25, 2015
College stress: Major in anxiety, minor in depression – Got Anxiety?
“It’s going to be the best 4 years of your life.” Many high school seniors typically hear that statement as they get ready to leave home for the first time, en route to beginning their...
Published: October 6, 2015
Got Anxiety? Do women think too much?
When addressing the question regarding the degree to which women think, we are referring specifically to how women think during times when they are experiencing emotions such as anxiety or depression. Let’s first discuss the...
Published: May 28, 2015
The paradox of perfectionism — Got Anxiety?
Oftentimes, anxiety drives our behavior. With respect to the concept of perfectionism, there are two primary sources of anxiety which cause individuals to display perfectionistic behaviors: (1) not being successful in attaining one’s unrealistic self-standards,...
Published: September 8, 2015
Got Anxiety? Exposing yourself to worry (health advice)
As we discussed in previous articles, feeling a sense of uncertainty (e.g., not being sure that an upcoming presentation might result in social embarrassment) will trigger reassurance-seeking behaviors and attempts at various forms of avoidance...
Published: August 17, 2016
Got Anxiety? Compulsive checking and core beliefs (part 2 of 2)
As discussed in our previous article regarding compulsive checking, we outlined the primary fears (self-harm, harming others, and fear of embarrassment) that serve to trigger this habitual response pattern. These obsessional fears are also performed...
Published: November 8, 2016
Got Anxiety? Social anxiety — when shyness becomes a disorder
When considering the 5 major anxiety disorders, Social Anxiety is the most prevalent, affecting more than 11 million individuals. However, many people confuse shyness with Social Anxiety, due to their similar characteristics. Therefore, let’s discuss...
Published: January 23, 2017
Got Anxiety? Understanding health anxiety
Anxiety can be adaptive in nature — preparing us to take action when confronted with real threat. Those with a diagnosis of asthma may become anxious when experiencing shortness of breath, which signals the need...
Published: January 20, 2016
Got Anxiety? Helping an aging parent or loved one manage anxiety
Does your mom spend a lot of time worrying about what might happen next? Is your dad experiencing sudden, unexplained attacks of panic? Is your loved one refusing to leave the house? If your parent...
Published: March 28, 2016
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: family accommodation tips – Got Anxiety?
As the research literature clearly demonstrates, those with a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder are individuals who possess a strong genetic predisposition for developing this condition. However, there are several environmental factors that play a major...
Published: November 30, 2015
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: family accommodation tips – Got Anxiety?
As the research literature clearly demonstrates, those with a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder are individuals who possess a strong genetic predisposition for developing this condition. However, there are several environmental factors that play a major...
Published: December 2, 2015
Got Anxiety? Chipping away at the mountain of uncertainty
In our previous article, we discussed the “rules of uncertainty” and, if followed, how they result in maintaining one’s anxiety. Let’s take a look at the 2 most common strategies used by those who get...
Published: May 9, 2016
Got Anxiety? Understanding your relationship with anxiety
Each day, we engage in many different relationships; those with family members, co-workers, friends, etc. Within our clinical practice, there is a question we ask every patient we treat for their anxiety condition — “Can...
Published: June 6, 2016
Got Anxiety? Chipping away at the mountain of uncertainty
In our previous article, we discussed the “rules of uncertainty” and, if followed, how they result in maintaining one’s anxiety. Let’s take a look at the 2 most common strategies used by those who get...
Published: June 6, 2016
The reassurance trap — careful what you ask for | Got Anxiety?
At our Center for Anxiety & Chronic Worry, we treat many individuals who, due to their anxiety conditions, have a very strong need to seek reassurance from others. There is nothing wrong with asking people...
Published: August 12, 2015
Got Anxiety? Do women think too much?
When addressing the question regarding the degree to which women think, we are referring specifically to how women think during times when they are experiencing emotions such as anxiety or depression. Let’s first discuss the...
Published: May 27, 2015
Got anxiety? Do women worry more than men?
There’s no such thing as a worry-free life. Everyone experiences anxiety throughout life, but did you know that women are more than twice as likely as men to develop an anxiety disorder? This is particularly...
Published: May 19, 2015
Got Anxiety? Quotes, sayings and proverbs to help change perspective
The majority of the articles we have written over the years concerning anxiety and worry have been focused on issues such as the factors that act to trigger and/or maintain anxiety, methods for better managing...
Published: August 23, 2016
The nature of obsessions and compulsions – Got Anxiety?
Approximately 3 to 4 percent of the population is diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. These individuals have great difficulty dismissing intrusive thoughts and images as being unimportant, resulting in the tendency to ruminate on these intrusions,...
Published: November 18, 2015
The nature of obsessions and compulsions – Got Anxiety?
Approximately 3 to 4 percent of the population is diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. These individuals have great difficulty dismissing intrusive thoughts and images as being unimportant, resulting in the tendency to ruminate on these intrusions,...
Published: November 16, 2015
When perfect just isn’t good enough | Got Anxiety?
People who are high achievers impose pressure on themselves to succeed. They set challenging goals and work hard to achieve their high standards. This manner of thinking and behaving is necessary for students, athletes and...
Published: August 25, 2015
Got Anxiety? Tips for managing Social Anxiety (part 4)
People who are chronically anxious have a strong tendency to (a) overestimate probabilities concerning the occurrence of negative outcomes, (b) overestimate the severity of these outcomes should they occur, and (c) underestimate their perceived ability...
Published: February 14, 2017
Got Anxiety: Compulsive washing and ‘mental pollution’ (part 3 of 4)
Nick is a 43-year-old man who, unlike many people with a diagnosis of Contamination Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), did not fear contracting a disease, nor becoming physically ill from any particular contaminate. Rather, he reported fears...
Published: November 28, 2016
Dissecting the anatomy of a panic attack | Got Anxiety?
The other day, we were driving over Mt. Rose, en route to Reno. It was raining and visibility was poor. Suddenly, a car appeared heading directly toward at us, in our lane. A fatal accident...
Published: July 14, 2015
Got anxiety? Do women worry more than men?
There’s no such thing as a worry-free life. Everyone experiences anxiety throughout life, but did you know that women are more than twice as likely as men to develop an anxiety disorder? This is particularly...
Published: May 21, 2015
Got Anxiety? Tips for managing health anxiety
Those with Health Anxiety respond to harmless bodily changes as indicative of a serious medical illness, thus creating a heightened state of anxious arousal. Let’s look at a couple of strategies for managing symptoms of...
Published: February 3, 2016
Got Anxiety? Tips for managing health anxiety
Those with Health Anxiety respond to harmless bodily changes as indicative of a serious medical illness, thus creating a heightened state of anxious arousal. Let’s look at a couple of strategies for managing symptoms of...
Published: February 2, 2016
Got Anxiety? With health anxiety, what you believe matters
The strength of our beliefs about health varies along a continuum, from “lack of concern” to “excessive anxiety.” We live in a world filled with health threats. But most of us don’t become so alarmed...
Published: January 27, 2016
Got Anxiety? Understanding health anxiety
Anxiety can be adaptive in nature — preparing us to take action when confronted with real threat. Those with a diagnosis of asthma may become anxious when experiencing shortness of breath, which signals the need...
Published: January 20, 2016
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – Got Anxiety?
Nearly 90 percent of the population experience occasional unpleasant intrusive thoughts or images (obsessions) that typically revolve around themes of aggression and harm. Examples would include thoughts or images of jumping in front of an...
Published: November 10, 2015
Got Anxiety: 5 resolutions for a happy – not anxious – new year
Anxiety is a good thing — in the right dosage. If anxiety came in a pill format, we would recommend that everyone make it part of a daily vitamin routine. We need anxiety in our...
Published: January 13, 2016
Compulsive hoarding: profiling personality traits – Got Anxiety?
In our last article we discussed the profile of those who engage in compulsive hoarding, from the standpoint regarding the meaning (instrumental, sentimental, intrinsic) one places on their possessions. However, there remains another important characteristic...
Published: December 22, 2015
Got Anxiety: Therapeutic metaphors: riding the wave of anxiety
Metaphor refers to a “figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally signify, in order to suggest a similarity between the two.” For example, “I’m...
Published: February 17, 2016
Got Anxiety? Understanding your relationship with anxiety
Each day, we engage in many different relationships; those with family members, co-workers, friends, etc. Within our clinical practice, there is a question we ask every patient we treat for their anxiety condition — “Can...
Published: June 2, 2016
Got Anxiety? Dodging caregiver burnout when helping loved ones
Providing care for elderly loved ones or friends with anxiety is an act of love, loyalty and kindness. Older adults with anxiety and depression require more support, have more severe physical symptoms and disability, and...
Published: April 6, 2016
Got Anxiety? Worry about sleep is just … worry
Jan arrives home from work, puts down the groceries and glances toward her bedroom. Jan sees her bed, unmade from the night before, because she was too tired to make it earlier in the day...
Published: July 27, 2016
Got Anxiety? Understanding core beliefs associated with anxiety
How we view our world is like the window we look through each morning upon awakening — it’s our frame of reference; the manner in which we view ourselves, and others. In essence, it’s the...
Published: October 5, 2016
Got Anxiety? Reacting to your core beliefs
Early in life, we begin to form a set of beliefs with respect to how we view the world we live in. These beliefs become the very CORE of us, and we rely on them...
Published: October 17, 2016
Got Anxiety: Breaking down the anatomy of obsession
Everyone has intrusive thoughts, and some of them can seem pretty horrific, depending on how you interpret them. And that’s the key — the manner in which you ATTEND to these thoughts or images. We...
Published: September 14, 2016
Buried treasures: understanding compulsive hoarding – Got Anxiety?
On May 26, 2010, Fox News reported the following: “Fire crews investigating a mysterious smell uncovered a severe case of hoarding when they found an elderly couple in their late ‘70s buried alive under mounds...
Published: December 9, 2015
The reassurance trap — careful what you ask for | Got Anxiety?
At our Center for Anxiety & Chronic Worry, we treat many individuals who, due to their anxiety conditions, have a very strong need to seek reassurance from others. There is nothing wrong with asking people...
Published: August 10, 2015
College student stress: Social anxiety and alcohol use
Many individuals report that becoming a college student had been their goal for as long as they can remember. Along with their parents, they assumed the future would include attending an excellent university filled with...
Published: October 14, 2015
Got Anxiety? Exposing yourself to worry (health advice)
As we discussed in previous articles, feeling a sense of uncertainty (e.g., not being sure that an upcoming presentation might result in social embarrassment) will trigger reassurance-seeking behaviors and attempts at various forms of avoidance...
Published: August 17, 2016
The 10 worst ways to handle your worries | Got Anxiety?
Someone once said, “Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” For people who worry too much, we offer the following advice regarding what NOT...
Published: June 17, 2015
Got Anxiety: Core beliefs — understanding internal monologue
Every minute of our conscious life, we are interpreting each experience we encounter, and making assumptions and predictions concerning future social interactions. There’s nothing wrong with that, so long as they are accurate more often...
Published: October 11, 2016
Got Anxiety: Core beliefs — understanding internal monologue
Every minute of our conscious life, we are interpreting each experience we encounter, and making assumptions and predictions concerning future social interactions. There’s nothing wrong with that, so long as they are accurate more often...
Published: October 11, 2016
Got Anxiety? How intrusive thoughts become obsessions (part 2 of 2)
All of us have intrusive thoughts, some of which can seem horrific, depending on how they are interpreted. And that’s the key — the manner in which a person tends to appraise (interpret) these thoughts...
Published: September 20, 2016
Got Anxiety? Stop obsessing — managing intrusive thoughts
Those who find themselves caught in the vicious cycle of ruminating on obsessional themes, such as harm and aggression toward self or others, typically make the following mistakes, which only serve to maintain their disturbing...
Published: August 9, 2016
Got Anxiety? Therapeutic metaphors: ‘Drowning in a sea of anxiety’
Metaphors can often serve as a bridge between our concrete world, and more abstract constructs, such as the emotion of anxiety. We often refer to those who suffer from anxiety disorders as, “what if” thinkers,...
Published: February 24, 2016
Got anxiety? At what point does anxiety become a disorder?
Anxiety is a good thing! Yes, you read that last sentence correctly. Anxiety is good for everyone … in the right dosage. If anxiety came in a pill format, I would recommend that all of...
Published: January 29, 2015
Try out these tips for managing perfectionism — Got Anxiety?
Within this series on perfectionism, we have discussed the most common cognitive and behavioral response styles displayed by those who believe the only way to do something, is to do it perfectly. Today, let’s take...
Published: September 16, 2015
College life: misconceptions of stress – Got Anxiety?
Many students believe that stress and anxiety is something to avoid at all costs. They frequently make statements such as, “I’m under a ton of stress” and “I’m so stressed out every day.” These remarks...
Published: October 21, 2015
Try out these tips for managing perfectionism — Got Anxiety?
Within this series on perfectionism, we have discussed the most common cognitive and behavioral response styles displayed by those who believe the only way to do something, is to do it perfectly. Today, let’s take...
Published: September 16, 2015
What are some strategies for managing panic? Got Anxiety?
At our Center for Anxiety & Chronic Worry, we treat several patients each month with a diagnosis of Panic Disorder. Seen below, with the patient’s consent, is a brief transcript from our initial session: “Whenever...
Published: July 29, 2015
What are some strategies for managing panic? Got Anxiety?
At our Center for Anxiety & Chronic Worry, we treat several patients each month with a diagnosis of Panic Disorder. Seen below, with the patient’s consent, is a brief transcript from our initial session: “Whenever...
Published: July 26, 2015
Got Anxiety? Reacting to your core beliefs
Early in life, we begin to form a set of beliefs with respect to how we view the world we live in. These beliefs become the very CORE of us, and we rely on them...
Published: October 17, 2016
Got Anxiety? Does worrying help when expecting the worst?
Many of the people we see in our private practice state that they worry “all the time”, and have been a worrier “since the day I was born. They are correct about this, at least...
Published: April 4, 2017
Got Anxiety? Compulsive washing: fear of contamination
Approximately 3-5% of the population evidence a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Although there are many subtypes of OCD, one of the most common involves obsessional fears related to contamination. Those with this form of...
Published: November 15, 2016
Got Anxiety? Your relationship with anxiety and uncertainty
Most people believe their anxiety is triggered by the CONTENT of their worrisome thoughts. Examples might include: relationships, career issues, finances, etc. In addition, they are often confused when asked, “What factors do you believe...
Published: April 27, 2016
Got Anxiety? With health anxiety, what you believe matters
The strength of our beliefs about health varies along a continuum, from “lack of concern” to “excessive anxiety.” We live in a world filled with health threats. But most of us don’t become so alarmed...
Published: January 27, 2016