Anxiety

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

If you deal with an anxiety disorder, learning to manage your anxiety is one of the most important things you can do to improve your quality of life. Here are five ways to manage your… Continue reading

Breathe deeply because it lets your nervous system know that it can chill out. Slowly expose yourself to the things you’re afraid of, so they’re no longer unfamiliar to you. Recognize when you’re succumbing to… Continue reading

Answering the Question "Why?" Why would a person want to commit suicide when they have so much to live for? The answer is that many people are in such great pain or in such difficult… Continue reading

Try these helpful tips: Exercise regularly. Even taking a quick stroll can help to clear your head from life stressors. Try to keep a positive attitude/outlook on life. You can handle almost any curveball life… Continue reading

Manage Your Anxiety: Take a deep breath Focus on meaningful activities Surround yourself with positive people Focus on the right now Use positive self-talk Start a gratitude journal Make time for your hobbies or interests… Continue reading

Struggling with anxiety and still haven’t found a way to work with it? Try writing in a gratitude journal! It’s a great way to boost your mood and reminds you to be thankful for wherever… Continue reading