When I was growing up, the term R&R was used a lot. It may have meant different things to different people, but the message was mainly the same. Rest and relaxation.Rest and recreation.Rest and recuperation.Rest and rehabilitation.Rest. We need our rest. It’s not...
I grew up hearing the saying, mind over matter. It’s a truism I believe in. If we set our minds to something and take action, we usually get the results we’re looking for. That’s a good thing. But there’s also a flip side. Here’s what it looks like: You’re tired, but...
Are you someone who experiences anxiety at night? This is a common occurrence. You might have mild symptoms during the day, but it isn’t until you’re lying in bed and trying to settle down that you suddenly feel the panic settling in. It’s the slowing down or...
People with anxiety often share similar symptoms and familiar triggers, but it’s not the same for any two people. While many have worse anxiety at night, others may wake up with the symptoms. Either way, this can make it hard to get ready for your day, so here’s some...
I was filing a stack of intake forms when something caught my eye. While sifting through the documents, I noticed that most of them had one thing in common, as a chief complaint. On the first page of my assessment form, I ask, what are your top three complaints? What...
