Anxiety

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The short answer is no. You are human and some of us (myself included) have been through many twists and turns throughout our lifetime. The good news is often as we improve in one part of our life it has a trickle-out effect to the rest of your life. So you can feel more at peace and less hurried to... more
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I recognize that reaching out for help can be a very big step. It certainly sounds like you have really been through a lot in your life. Working with a counselor can help to sort through some of these past traumas and pain. Of course, we can not change the past, but we can change the meaning that... more
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No, you don't have too many issues for counseling; that's what counseling is here for! Now, you may need multiple therapeutic supports, unless you find a counselor who specializes in all of the concerns you have. Often, mental health treatment is a collaborative effort. So for example, you might... more
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How can I learn to be content and at peace?I recently broke up with my boyfriend After being together for over 4 years. I truly believe I did the right thing, but omehow being single now has made me very needy and unsure of myself.I am seeing someone casually and I am losing my mind with anxiety... more
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Large crowds are tough and can feel unsafe. So can being around other people. First of all, I do recommend you find a therapist to help you through these feelings. I'm pretty sure you've got some good reasons to feel the way you do and I'm sure there is a path to feeling better. I wonder what... more
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Hi, I work with individuals living with autism and trauma. Autism is highly heritable, so if the child is autistic, there is a significant chance the parent will be as well. Or, the parent could have another form of neurodivergence such as ADHD, OCD, etc. Complex trauma compounds the situation, as... more
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The answer to your question will depend upon the beliefs of the respondent; I come from a Christian-based counseling approach. Therefore, my belief is that we do not have to atone for our own sins / mistakes, nor do we have to rely on a priest to do it for us. This is because God Himself became our... more
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That sounds like something you would benefit from seeing a therapist for. There are some hypotheses I can think of. 1. Maybe someone really did say something but you were too distracted and it didn't register until moments later. 2. You could have anxiety that others are judging you or talking... more
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The best way to figure out what is going on is to talk to a therapist about your struggles. Contemplating the reasons why meeting new people and social interactions cause you anxiety can give you and your therapist clues. For example: Are you afraid because you lack motivation to socialize? Are you... more
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That sounds like a painful experience. And yes, that does sound like there could be an anxiety condition at play. Some conditions that can lead to this type of anxiety include but are not limited to social anxiety, selective mutism, or autism. My encouragement to you is, there is nothing inherently... more
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