Anxiety
Anxiety of Returning to Work After Quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order has left many individuals working from home or out of work due to the social distancing restrictions set in place to stop the spread of the virus. Although we faced a lot of anxiety in the beginning, we slowly became accustomed to our new way of life on lockdown. As…
Read MoreWhen to See an Anxiety Therapist
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night because your mind is racing with fear? Or do you have a hard time interacting with other people in day-to-day life? If so, you may have an anxiety disorder. Many people just like you exist across the nation, and an anxiety therapist Cherry Hill NJ you can trust…
Read MoreHow To Calm The Mind And Body In Times Of Stress
In times of stress, you may find your mind races. You can’t seem to turn it off, and you feel anxious or on edge. Also, you can feel uninterested in seeking out and experiencing joy. Thus, finding ways to calm the mind and body is key. Stress can also cause physical effects that vary from…
Read MoreMaintaining Mental Wellness While Stuck At Home
In a year that has so far been defined by COVID-19 and its implications on global society, many individuals find themselves confined to their homes, wondering when pandemic related restrictions will be lifted. While a few days around the house can be a relaxing change of pace from everyday life, spending weeks or even months…
Read More5 Ways to Cope With the Disappointment of Canceled Events Due to COVID-19
It may feel like the COVID-19 pandemic has brought your life to a screeching halt. After the government set social distancing measures and closed businesses and schools, it seemed like everything was canceled. Students received cancellation notices of their college and high school graduations. High School prom is no longer taking place. Sporting events stopped.…
Read MoreCoping with Job Loss During COVID-19
It will not happen to me. I am good at my job. It cannot happen to me. I am the primary source of income for my family. It might happen to me. What will I do? But could it really happen to me? I have been here for 4 years… What do you mean lay-off?…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Impact on the Mental Health of Essential Business Workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, essential business workers have been experiencing elevated anxiety. Grocery store workers have been working endlessly to re-stock shelves, but with this comes a risk of infection from the virus. Customers are flocking the stores and filling their shopping carts with food and bringing their germs in with them. The risk of…
Read MoreFacing Fears of Coronavirus During Pregnancy
BIBS, BALLOONS, AND BASSINETS. That’s what I wanted to think of when I became pregnant with my twin babies. Being a first-time mom, I was filled with excitement, joy, and anxiety. I asked myself, “How am I going to be a full-time healthcare worker AND a mother of twins?” Not knowing the answer stirred up…
Read More5 Ways to Manage Anxiety During COVID-19
Many of us are having difficulty managing anxiety during COVID-19. Some are worried about bills due because of unemployment. Others are essential employees anxious about bringing the coronavirus home. But no matter who you are, COVID-19 has brought with it an increase in anxiety and a sense of uncertainty. While anxiety is a normal emotion,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Difference Between Depression and Anxiety
Perhaps the two most common mental health issues nearly everyone will experience in their lives is depression and anxiety. Often, the two conditions lead to the other. But depression and anxiety aren’t the same even if their symptoms may overlap. Knowing the difference between depression and anxiety is vital to maintaining and improving mental health.…
Read More