Most of us have circles of friends, whether big or small, they're there to hopefully provide us with the support that we need. But have you ever stopped and thought about how your friends can impact your anxiety? Are the people you're surrounding yourself with benefiting you or are they boarding the crazy train with you? Although our friends are ... Continue Reading
Introversion vs. Social Anxiety
Paula is a 25 year old call center representative. She spends all day talking to people on the phone at work. After work, Paula's coworkers often ask her to go to happy hour but she refuses. Paula spends her time after work binge watching Netflix or scrolling through social media. Is Paula an introvert or does she have social anxiety? Without ... Continue Reading
When Should I Call a Therapist?
It's late at night and you just can't sleep. Thoughts are swarming through your head and nothing you try is making them stop. You get up, grab your phone and scroll through your feed, hoping that the contents of others lives will be enough to get you out of your own head. You start to feel tired and toss your phone back on the charger. You close ... Continue Reading