Fear

Do you live in fear and anxiety? Do you think they protect you? They may—to a degree. The startle reflex is protective; if we happen to step in front of a moving car, we immediately jump ... Read More

Today, cell phones and smartphones are a way of life. Most of us use our phones for managing both our personal and work business—keeping track of our appointments, sharing videos or photos ... Read More

Thank you so much for writing, and I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. The short version of my answer is: continue counseling, and make sure it’s the right fit. Ideally, we want ... Read More

FOMO. If you’ve ever checked your Facebook on a Friday night, you’ve probably felt it, even if you’ve never heard of it. It’s an acronym that makes for a handy textspeak shortcut ... Read More

Communication is an important aspect of relationships, which can be incredibly complicated. Being in love doesn’t automatically lead to understanding or responding ideally to another ... Read More

I am so sorry that you had this frightening experience, which clearly had a profound effect on you. As you well know, neither your fears nor your symptoms will just “fade away” without ... Read More

Technology has changed the way we live, do our jobs, even how we interact with people. No longer do we have to wait for news from a family member across the country. With the stroke of ... Read More

In the dark days of winter, it is not uncommon for existential concerns to creep in and consume the worried mind. Thoughts of family members, significant others, and friends who have passed ... Read More

Those who have endured trauma experience unique challenges in coping with life after the fact. It may feel as though no one understands the anxiety, depression, nightmares, flashbacks, ... Read More

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”  – David Richo I think the most courageous acts a human can do are to accept his or her own flaws ... Read More

We know that the intestines play a critical role in influencing our physical health. Issues associated with gut inflammation, such as diverticulitis, food sensitivities, and obesity, are ... Read More

About half of all Americans believe in ghosts, with 22% reporting a personal experience with ghostly phenomena, according to a 2009 CBS News poll. Science and religion have long competed ... Read More