Everyone experiences fear and anxiety at some point in life. These emotions are universal. But if anxiety is part of your everyday life then you might be feeling overwhelmed. Makes sense. But you don't need to stay stuck. You can consider taking advice from the ancient Stoic philosophers of ancient Greece. They have some ideas that can help you handle anxiety. In this blog post, we will look at advice on fear and anxiety and focus on the practical advice they have to share. Understanding the Stoic Approach Stoicism is an ancient Greek
Unlocking Anxiety Solutions: Lessons from Paratroopers for Overcoming Fear
Picture standing at the edge of an open airplane door, wind blowing past, with nothing but the huge sky below. This is the start of training for many paratroopers. The first jump is intense – your body feels nervous, and your stomach is in knots. Your mind is also scared, warning you about the danger of falling to the ground. It's a mix of physical and mental unease, a tough test that helps build strength. My friend Marc-Antoine Crocq once drew an analogy between parachuting and anxiety, sparking a powerful question. Is it possible to
The Gut-Wrenching Truth: How Stress and Anxiety Impact Your Digestive System
Anxiety is something we all know about. It's that feeling you get before a big presentation, your heart racing during a tough conversation, or that constant worry that never seems to go away. Most of the time, we think of anxiety as something that happens in our heads and makes us feel bad emotionally. But did you know that it can also mess with your body, especially your stomach? Well, there are many causes for this including stress hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol, which can do a number on your digestive system. When you face a scary
The Art of Self-Care: Why You Need to Take More Breaks
In life, we all face moments when we have to step away from its demands. It's a silent truth we confront sooner or later—a truth that whispers or shouts: "I need a break." In these moments of rest, we can find peace from anxiety and everything that comes with it. I have witnessed and experienced the consequences of non stop work. The obligations, responsibilities, and expectations can leave us exhausted. This, my friend, is a testament to the importance of acknowledging the human need for reprieve. Now, to be clear, I’m not talking about
Is It Wise to Consider Anxiety Medication?
Once, I would have cautioned those grappling with anxiety to steer clear of medications. In retrospect, I can admit my lack of knowledge about meds. Those little wonders, they can do some real good. That's why you might be surprised to hear that I was firmly against them for a long time. But, after a decade of working with patients in different clinical settings, I realize that some people do benefit from them. My bias against medication developed well before I became a therapist. Back in 2008, I was searching the internet, focused on
I Need Your Help
It's time for a change and I need your help to make it happen. Not too long ago I took a poll to see if people found this site helpful, and based on the response the answer was a big -- yes! But, instead of making me just feel fuzzy inside, it also focused my mind and made me examine how I could make this site even more awesome. Actually, I've already gotten started on this expansion project and have been working on the redesign of this site for the past month or so. I wanted to quickly point out some of the major additions I'm
You Already Have Everything You Need to Get Better
I know what you're thinking. When is your horrible anxiety going to end, right? Well, the answer to that will vary from person to person but, what I can tell you is that you already have, right at this very moment, everything you need to get better. I remember thinking that I needed to find some secret formula to get rid of my severe anxiety. I felt like to get the answers I needed, I shoulda been on some mountain talking with a wise old Mr. Miyagi type. But I can tell you with confidence that the solution to your problem is already in
How to Stop Panic
Panic almost killed me one night. At least that's how I felt at the time. That was more than ten years ago now, but man did that night change my life. You see, way back before I met my beautiful wife I had started dating this other nice young lady. This charming damsel had invited me to a small get together, and like a sucker, I went. By now I was already fully engulfed by nervous illness, but I went anyway because well... what can I say, I was blinded by the potential of it all. So off we went in a small yellow hatchback car that was
Discover Your Inner Strength and Dominate Your Anxiety
I've always believed that in order to win your fight against severe anxiety you have to count on one person, and that person is you. You'll simply be better served accepting the fact that you are your best hope for change. This is because although you'll need help along the way, ultimately you're the gatekeeper to final success and freedom from anxious thoughts, anxiety symptoms, low self-esteem, and all the other baggage that's been piling up on you. Only you can make the necessary corrections to your thinking, so that you can finally
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