Anxiety

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Yes, if crying is how you are expressing an emotion, then not only would it be normal, but hopefully encouraged, because it's an important part of therapy to have a safe space to express your emotions. We might encourage you to put words to the tears as well, to help you expand on your experience... more
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Being CONTENT and AT PEACE is a BEAUTIFUL wish for yourself!! I applaud you for knowing what you need and your willingness to reach out for support. NO DOUBT the feelings that come up following a break up can be intense, and are often joined by AN AVALANCHE of thoughts that include self doubt, and... more
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The decision to end an relationship, especially after 4 years, is not easy and it takes courage. So, good for you for taking that leap with courage! As you mentioned, you truly believe you did the right thing, and that says a lot about your self-awareness and courage to make difficult decisions... more
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You might be surprised how normal you are. Anxiety is incredibly common and while your particular type of existential anxiety might be unique to you - it is very difficult for most people to really comprehend what happens after we die - regardless of the religious or philosophical belief systems we... more
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This will depend on whether you make the attempt to tackle them all at once (something I would strongly recommend against). Here are a number of things you can do in order to maximize therapy. First, identify which of the issues that you listed is the most pressing. Second, decide if this is the... more
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No, you do not have too many issues to address in counseling. A lot of people present with multiple issues they want to address, and that shows good insight. Usually in therapy you find that everything is connected together, and the issues are more intertwined than previous thought.
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Whether you have one issue or 1000 of them, therapy is for everyone. Therapy helps individuals, families, couples and even businesses to address what is going on with their thoughts and emotions. When issues are not addressed, those thoughts and emotions affect our everyday lives. It is important... more
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I'd wonder first if you were still in the same home and neighborhood where you raised your son and experienced the abuse? In many ways, we react to our environments - and if you're still surrounded by neighbors who didn't reach out when they heard your ex yelling or offer assistance and resources... more
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Take small steps each day. Go around a few people, take a walk, and smile or wave at others. Strike up a conversation in the grocery aisle. Think of topics you enjoy and would like to share, could talk about, to break the ice. Maybe call some friends you once had and reconnect. Go at a pace that... more
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honestly there is nothing wrong with you. Other people are hard to gear because they are not as straight forward as animals. We if we know how to take care of animal they are usually good to us and not always the case with humans. It seems like it would help for you to deal with humans by learning... more
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