Tag: anxiety
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Do less to do more
The paradox of our times is that we have access to everything but often feel like we are not doing enough, learning enough, or acquiring enough. Hours, or even minutes, are filled with activity but still, there is a sense of feeling unproductive. Baby boomer mobile phone users may experience this to a lesser degree than Gen…
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The economy and mental health
When money is tight, psychotherapy is often one of the first service “luxuries” to become de-prioritized. The irony is that therapy is probably needed more in times of financial distress. Many people who have been caught in the misfortune of being laid off or watching their business dwindle have found themselves increasingly anxious and/or depressed…
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Addictions
So I’ve been thinking about addictions. Whether it’s a substance/chemical addiction (cocaine, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine), behavioral (sex, working out, intrusive ruminations, emotional eating, shopping), or emotional (falling in love addict, unhappiness addict) many people seem to have one. Some addictions have been known to have a genetic factor and people often talk about having “addictive…
JENNIFER T. YOUNG, PSY.D. 