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First off, I want to commend you for taking that tough, but important step in starting therapy. That’s a brave commitment to make to yourself. Yes, crying in therapy is not only normal, it’s encouraged! Crying is the body’s natural response to sadness, grief, happiness (think tears of joy!), stress... more
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Congrats on the new job! Why don't you take a moment and practice some self-appreciation for getting this job that's so important to you and your family.It sounds like you’re uncertain as to whether you have an anxiety disorder or not, so my first recommendation for you would be to see a licensed... more
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It sounds to me like you would benefit from mindfulness practice and self-compassion practice. What is mindfulness?Mindfulness, in short, is the practice of bringing a non-judgmental awareness to the present moment. This meditative tradition stems from Buddhism and was brought to the West by Zen... more
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Teens are under more stress and pressure than ever. Many of them feel they need to:Earn straight A’s to get into their college of choiceHave the perfect appearance to be considered “hot” by peersAttract thousands of followers on social mediaAchieve success in sports, extracurriculars and clubsBe... more
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First off, I commend your vulnerability in opening up here online about what is going on with you and I’m glad to see you’re wanting to seek answers and help for understanding your situation better. There are many mental health issues that involve an individual experiencing social difficulties, such... more
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I want to assure you that there is no such thing as having too many issues for counseling.When you decide to see a therapist, make sure to find someone who has expertise in each of these problem areas you mentioned. In your first therapy appointment, they will take a history of everything you just... more
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