Sometimes we all skip out on things we don’t like. How is that relevant to anxiety? Very! Learn why avoidance may be the most important thing you’re overlooking to improve your anxiety.
We all try to get more of the things we like and less of the things we don’t. People of any age do this, and so do animals — it’s universal.
[Read more…]Have you always been a shy person? Have family members and friends have pointed out this quality about you? Most people find this an endearing quality, but when it comes to dating it can be a real obstacle.
For shy people, talking to new people can be challenging. But if you’re shy and trying to date, it can feel impossible!
[Read more…]Having anxiety at work can be a big problem. It can impact your work performance and your overall wellbeing – your sleep, your mood, even your self-esteem. Learn how to recognize and address the problem.
Deciding to seek help is a big first step. From there, it’s important to find the right therapist. But with so many psychotherapy options in New York, how can you know what to look for?
The best therapist for you has the appropriate training and expertise to treat the issues you want to work on.
When to seek therapy: It can be difficult to decide if and when psychotherapy would be helpful. A general guideline that we recommend is called the interference rule: if a problem is significantly interfering in your ability to live your life in the way you’d like, then psychotherapy may be helpful.
[Read more…]What is the difference between shyness and social anxiety? Is shyness a problem? Read on to learn more.
We have all felt shy at some point, even if it was many years ago. The standard definition of shyness basically involves feeling uncomfortable in the presence of others.
But is shyness a problem? Sometimes it can be seen as endearing, but other times it can impede our ability to get things done. For example, if you are shy enough that you need to ask others to do things on your behalf, then shyness is getting in your way. But what can we do about it?
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