The Importance of Connectedness When thinking about what to write about today I was enjoying my morning coffee sitting in blissful silence and it occurred to me that it is very easy to enjoy my own company because I have … Continue reading →
The Importance of Self Worth What I am seeing more and more in my consulting room is people presenting with exceptionally low feelings of self worth. With so many scenarios we find ourselves in where we are selling ourselves, dating … Continue reading →
SSRI’s and Sexual Dysfunction With so many people presenting to their general practitioner with symptoms on the depression continuum, prescriptions for SSRI’s or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is continually on the rise. These are the most common form of anti … Continue reading →
The Importance of Sleep One of the most common issues to come through my practice on a weekly basis is anxiety based issues. With people feeling more and more stressed on a day to day basis, anxiety is a common … Continue reading →
Implication of Anxiety with Children CHILDREN AND ANXIETY Children have fears that adults often don’t understand. At certain ages children seem to have more fears than at others. Nearly all children develop fears of the dark, monsters, witches, or other … Continue reading →
Labels and Symptoms of Social Phobia Pt3 Social phobia often begins around early adolescence or even younger. If you suffer from social phobia, you tend to think that other people are very competent in public and that you are not. … Continue reading →
Labels and Symptoms of Social Phobia Pt2 Here are some examples of how it feels to have a Social Phobia: “I couldn’t go on dates or to parties. For a while, I couldn’t even go to class. During my second … Continue reading →
Labels and Symptoms of Social Phobia Because people with social phobia are easily embarrassed and insecure in social interactions, they are commonly labeled as being “shy,” “timid,” “uptight,” and even “rude,” and “aloof.” These perceptions tend to exacerbate the situation … Continue reading →
What is Social Anxiety Pt2 Social phobia often begins around early adolescence or even younger. If you suffer from social phobia, you tend to think that other people are very competent in public and that you are not. Small mistakes … Continue reading →
What is Social Anxiety SOCIAL ANXIETY Socially anxious people typically experience uncomfortable emotional and physical distress when they: Social Anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia) is generally understood as extreme fear in the face (or anticipation) of social interaction. While … Continue reading →
