Stop The Spiral: How To Focus On What You Can Control
Stop The Spiral: How To Focus On What You Can Control You’re in your bed, staring at the ceiling, and your thoughts are a relentless torrent. The economy, global health, the unpredictable future – these uncontrollable elements cascade through your mind, leaving you anxious and sleepless. This scenario is not uncommon; it’s a vivid illustration […]
Beyond The Blush: Your Toolkit For Coping With Social Anxiety
Beyond The Blush: Your Toolkit For Coping With Social Anxiety Imagine you’re invited to a friend’s birthday party. This might sound like a fun event—but for someone with social anxiety, it’s a whirlwind of stress. As the event approaches, you might be plagued with worries: “What if I say something stupid? What if no one […]
How To Disarm Your Inner Critic And Heal Your Inner Child
How To Disarm Your Inner Critic And Heal Your Inner Child A man in his thirties sits alone at his desk, surrounded by a mountain of work, feeling overwhelmed. Tears well up as he berates himself, “You’re stuck in this mess because of how lazy and incompetent you are.” This harsh self-criticism is a familiar […]
The State Of Mental Health In Texas: Anxiety & Depression Statistics
The State Of Mental Health In Texas: Anxiety & Depression Statistics Or so many of us, the COVID-19 Pandemic was a difficult time. Work security felt scarce while the uncertainty of the future made it hard to find a moment’s peace in the isolation of our homes. Unable to simply reach out and see loved […]
Top 10 Mental Health Events At SXSW 2024 (Picked By Therapists)
Top 10 Mental Health Events At SXSW 2024 (Picked By Therapists) With the arrival of spring, Austin prepares every year for its highly anticipated South By Southwest (SXSW) festival of art, music, technology, and creativity. With various venues spread out across the bustling streets of Austin, SXSW offers visitors from across Texas and Austinites access […]
Top 10 Mental Health Events at SXSW 2024 (Picked By Therapists)
With the arrival of spring, Austin prepares every year for its highly anticipated South By Southwest (SXSW) festival of art, music, technology, and creativity. With various venues spread out across the bustling streets of Austin, SXSW offers visitors from across Texas and Austinites access to exclusive film expositions, music performances, comedy shows, and featured keynote […]
The State of Mental Health in Texas: Anxiety & Depression Statistics
or so many of us, the COVID-19 Pandemic was a difficult time. Work security felt scarce while the uncertainty of the future made it hard to find a moment’s peace in the isolation of our homes. Unable to simply reach out and see loved ones through some of our hardest moments, the pandemic carved an […]
How to Disarm Your Inner Critic and Heal Your Inner Child
A man in his thirties sits alone at his desk, surrounded by a mountain of work, feeling overwhelmed. Tears well up as he berates himself, “You’re stuck in this mess because of how lazy and incompetent you are.” This harsh self-criticism is a familiar echo from his childhood, a voice not truly his own, but […]
Stop the Spiral: How to Focus on What You Can Control
“Stop the Spiral: Regain Control, Break Free from Anxiety”
Caught in a worry spiral about the uncontrollable? This blog explores the negative impact on anxiety and depression. Learn to recognize cognitive distortions, focus on what you can control, and break free with mindfulness and cognitive challenges. Discover practical steps to shift your mental energy, setting the foundation for resilience. Seeking support in Texas? Explore virtual appointments with Austin Anxiety and Trauma Specialists for expert CBT and EMDR treatments. Regain control; it can get better, and they can help.
Beyond the Blush: Your Toolkit for Coping with Social Anxiety
Imagine you’re invited to a friend’s birthday party. This might sound like a fun event—but for someone with social anxiety, it’s a whirlwind of stress. As the event approaches, you might be plagued with worries: “What if I say something stupid? What if no one talks to me? What if they all secretly hate me?” […]
