Bravery in Ancient Greece What Is the opposite of fear? It’s not necessarily what you think. Many people would answer this question with one word: bravery. They would say that being brave means facing your fears and doing what you are afraid of. They would say being brave means not letting fear stop you from … Read more
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It helps people process traumatic memories. Some possible side effects of EMDR are: These side effects are usually temporary and part of the healing process. However, if they are too overwhelming or interfere with your daily life, you should talk to your therapist about them. Feeling uncomfortable … Read more
You see a spider in your bedroom and freak out. You can’t leave your house to attend a party because your social anxiety skyrockets whenever you try to meet new people. If you have an intense fear or phobia, it might feel like you’re alone or people don’t understand you. But there is therapy available … Read more
Have you ever had an unexplainable fear that your world is falling apart? A feeling of dread when your thoughts become chaotic and uncontrollable and make no sense? You may be dealing with anxiety symptoms or a phobia known as Dementophobia. This is the persistent, irrational fear of insanity or madness – losing a grip … Read more
If you avoid social situations where you might encounter tall people, such as parties, concerts or sports events, you may have gigantasophobia. What is gigantasophobia? Gigantasophobia is a specific phobia involving a person suffering from an irrational and excessive fear of tall people. People suffering from this phobia may feel anxious, nervous, shy, uncomfortable or … Read more
When you want to know the temperature in the room, you might reach for a thermometer. The SUDS (Subjective Units of Distress) scale is an example of a tool that helps you to measure your anxiety – think of it as a thermometer to gauge your mood! It’s beneficial for helping you feel greater control … Read more
Many people are fearful of flying. Some have a mild fear, while others may have a more severe phobia. Whatever the level of intensity, there are hypnosis techniques that can help lessen the anxiety and allow you to fly confidently. Here we will explore how fear of flying hypnosis can work for you. How fear … Read more
If you fear engulfment, it means you’re afraid of losing yourself in a relationship. This can come from growing up in an enmeshed family, where boundaries were unclear and you felt like you had to be someone other than yourself to please your parents. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone. Here’s what … Read more
Edited by Emma Locker It’s difficult to assess whether mental illness is at an all-time high in the United States due to a lack of long-term data and shifting definitions of mental health and illness. However, most people believe mental health issues are rising, particularly among young adults. Young Americans are growing increasingly anxious in … Read more
Are you feeling down and out, struggling to cope with the effects of depression and anxiety? If so, hypnosis may provide relief. Hypnosis is an alternative therapy used for centuries to help people relax and manage their mental health issues. But how does it help with depression and anxiety? It has recently been recognized as … Read more