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When Thinking About Your Problems Starts Making Depression Worse
When you’re depressed, it can feel natural to spend a lot of time thinking about what went wrong. You may replay conversations, analyze past decisions, think about your…
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The Hidden Behaviours That Keep Anxiety Going
When people think about anxiety treatment, they often focus on the obvious behaviours: avoiding a feared situation, leaving a crowded place, or refusing to touch something they consider…
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The Fear of Having a Panic Attack Can Become the Problem
For many people, the first panic attack seems to come out of nowhere. Your heart starts racing. Your chest feels tight. You become dizzy or short of breath.…
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Why Fighting Anxiety Often Makes It Stronger—and What CBT Does Instead
When anxiety appears, our natural reaction is to make it stop. We try to control our thoughts, calm our body, avoid situations that make us uncomfortable, or find…
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Why Trying to Feel 100% Certain Is Keeping Your Anxiety Alive
If you struggle with anxiety, you may spend a great deal of time trying to become certain. You might want to be certain that: On the surface, this…
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Why Understanding Anxiety Isn’t Enough to Overcome It
Many people come to therapy already knowing a great deal about anxiety. They’ve read books, watched YouTube videos, listened to podcasts, and can explain exactly why they’re anxious.…
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