Posts in Anxiety
The Terror of Feeling Invisible

“How can I stay off my phone?” is a question I hear a lot. Phones offer so much convenience, but they’re keeping us from engaging in a valuable act that builds a sense of who we are: Hanging out with ourselves. If this sounds familiar, it may be time to consider anxiety therapy.

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AnxietyAmy Albert
What a Therapist Is—and Isn't

A therapist is more—and less—than a friend. Not someone you go to a bar with. Not someone you meet for coffee or lunch. On the other hand, a therapist can often see things in you that no one else does. Here’s more on what a therapist is, and isn’t.

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AnxietyAmy Albert
What is Psychoanalysis? Can it Help with Anxiety?

Psychoanalysis, invented more than 100 years ago, is a constantly evolving field of knowledge that can be applied everywhere. It’s used in free clinics and private practice alike. It’s used in family therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, and in the business world. And it’s commonly used for treating anxiety.

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AnxietyAmy Albert
Five Ways to Manage Anxiety

“Anxiety makes depression look like a day at the beach,” someone told me once. What he meant was that while fighting depression is all-consuming, anxiety was unbearable because it mades him want to jump right out of his skin. That person spoke for many of us. Managing anxiety is a tall order. It’s also possible. Talk therapy offers sustainable and lasting change by making you aware of what triggers or worsens your anxiety…

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AnxietyAmy Albert