The Anxious Neuroplastic Brain
Dr. David Schechter, MD explains the mind body connection and how anxiety can exacerbate physical pain and other bodily sensations.
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Anxiety Self-assessment
A self assessment for people experiencing anxiety.
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UncategorizedUnderstanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Research shows that some people feel depressed in the winter when the weather is cold, there is less sun light, and more isolation.
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UncategorizedWhat Are Phobias and Can They be Cured?
Phobias are far more common than most people realize. In fact, there are hundreds of recognized phobias, many with names that are almost as intimidating as the fears themselves. For example, arachnophobia is the fear of spiders, while acrophobia is the fear of heights. Don’t confuse acrophobia with aerophobia, the fear of flying, or astraphobia,
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UncategorizedOCD: How Did I Get This Way and How Did It Take Over
It’s Game 7 of the World Series. Your favorite team is down by one run in the bottom of the ninth inning. The bases are loaded. Two outs. The tension is unbearable. As your team’s best hitter steps to the plate, you realize you’re sitting in the exact same spot on the couch where you
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UncategorizedMindfulness: How It Can Reduce Anxiety and Stress
How many times have you driven somewhere and arrived with little memory of the trip? Or eaten an entire bag of chips while watching television and barely tasted a single bite? Or spent time with your spouse, children, or friends while your mind was somewhere else entirely, worrying about tomorrow, replaying yesterday, or running through
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UncategorizedInsomnia: Thirteen Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and struggle to get back to sleep? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling rested. I know the feeling well. In fact, I’m writing this article at 3:00
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UncategorizedHealth Anxiety
When Every Symptom Feels Like a Serious Disease Everyone notices changes in their body from time to time. A headache, muscle twitch, strange sensation, skin discoloration, a brief episode of dizziness. Most people notice a symptom, think little of it, and move on with their day. People with health anxiety do not. A headache may
Guided Meditation: Training Your Mind and Body to Relax
When you’re anxious, your mind and body can feel as though they are constantly on high alert. Your thoughts may race, your muscles may tighten, and your attention can become fixated on uncomfortable symptoms or frightening possibilities. Guided meditation is a powerful tool that can help interrupt this cycle and teach your nervous system how
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UncategorizedExposure Therapy and ERP
Why Facing Your Fears Is the Fastest Path to Freedom Imagine a child who is afraid of swimming. The first time she goes into a pool, the water feels cold and unfamiliar. Her heart races. She clings tightly to the edge, cries, and refuses to let go. Now imagine her parents respond by saying: “Pools
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