People often turn to drug and alcohol use in order to reduce or manage negative or overwhelming emotional states. The “self-medication hypothesis” is a term coined in the 1980’s by Dr. …
Mindful Breathing as a Way to Reduce Stress
Stress tends to trigger our “fight or flight” response, a normal survival reaction to a situation that is perceived to be dangerous to our physical and mental integrity. During the …
Thinking About Your Thoughts | 3 Strategies for Reducing Social Anxiety
As discussed in my “What is Social Anxiety?” post, social anxiety is the nervousness that one experiences before entering social situations. According to the cognitive model, this anxiety stems from …
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Social anxiety — the nervousness that one experiences when in social situations, especially unfamiliar ones — is a normal part of life. However, when social anxiety becomes severe, persistent, and …