Anxiety

Anxiety looks different for different people. While some people are frozen by anxiety, others are propelled by it. High-functioning anxiety is not an official diagnosis; but it is a specific form of anxiety that some… Continue reading

The decision-making process is not always easy. This is especially true if we have difficult choices to make that could have a large impact on our lives, whether that involves a job, relationship, family matters,… Continue reading

By Jenny Reesor, CFT Graduate Intern One of very few constants of this year of COVID has been its unpredictability. The odd mix of stagnation and change we have been through would throw anyone for a… Continue reading

Negative thinking can be very harmful for us. When these thoughts build and build, they can often lead to anxiety or depression. It’s important that we learn effective ways to challenge negative thoughts. This can… Continue reading

Stress and anxiety are both words that we’re very familiar with. Often, we use them interchangeably. In many ways they are similar. Both are normal responses (to a certain degree) to life’s challenges, like work… Continue reading

Does thinking about the future keep you up at night? Do you run over every possible future scenario in your head out of worry? If your anxious feelings about the future are persistent and have… Continue reading

About Self-Doubt It’s normal to experience feelings of doubt when we are faced with new or challenging situations. Self-doubt is characterized by feelings of uncertainty regarding one or more aspects of the self. It is… Continue reading

By Jenny Reesor, CFT Graduate Intern You’ve heard it: “2020 is out to get us!” We live in a year where we feel bombarded with uncertainty, tragedy and catastrophe. Here in Oregon, we have added… Continue reading

College can be a stressful time, between trying to balance school, work, a social life, health, and other obligations. Add a global pandemic on top of that, and it can be extremely overwhelming. Many schools… Continue reading

Is worry a mental health condition? Everyone experiences worry, but unrelenting worry that makes it hard for you to focus, sleep, or find enjoyment in life may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).… Continue reading