As a therapist in San Francisco, I find that anxiety is one of the most common issues bringing people in for therapy. Anxiety often gets us stuck in repetitive negative patterns of thinking and negative ways of seeing the world. In anxiety the thoughts are usually "What if something terrible happens?" These thoughts have a very powerful impact on what we feel and what we do. …
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Help With Insomnia
Having Problems Sleeping? Insomnia can be experienced as problems falling asleep, problems getting back to sleep after waking up during the night, waking up frequently during the night, or waking up feeling tired and unrefreshed. Here are some solutions. …
Coping With Holiday Stress
The holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving and stretching out through New Years Day, can be a major source of stress and depression for many of us. Financial pressure, painful memories and associations, being alone, time pressure, and difficult relationships can all contribute. It's a time of year when many of us have family expectations and obligations to meet, and old …