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Don’t Underestimate the Stress of Student Loan Debt February 24, 2020 . 1 Comment
Higher education can open up a wealth of opportunities. A college degree can make it easier to secure a high-paying job and pave the way toward further education, such as graduate school—a ... Read More
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How to Outsmart Anxious Thoughts and Reduce Your Suffering November 2, 2017 . 9 Comments
Worrisome thoughts can be tricky. Not only are they quite challenging to deal with, at times they can seem convincing, making it difficult to distinguish between something that could merely ... Read More
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Why Can’t I Stop Worrying About Money? October 20, 2017 . 5 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I constantly worry about money. I don’t even live paycheck-to-paycheck or anything. I just have this constant nagging fear that I’ll end up destitute and ... Read More
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Owners of Sick Pets May Have Worse Mental Health, and Other News September 22, 2017 . 5 Comments
Research on pets often focuses on how they can improve mental health. More than 90% of pet owners see their pets as family members. When family members get sick, it can be stressful. A ... Read More
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Help! I Can’t Stop Worrying About Getting Sick June 30, 2017 . 4 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’m a 27-year-old dental student with no serious medical issues other than sports injuries. Over the past few years, I have developed these thoughts about getting/being ... Read More
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Worried to Distraction: Habits That Inhibit Performance March 15, 2017 . 6 Comments
This is the first in a series of articles to highlight the fruits of my experimentation with habits of excellence. These performance strategies have served me, the people I work with in ... Read More
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The Uncertainty Trap: Falling for Our Own Scary Stories January 26, 2017 . 7 Comments
We live in uncertain times. What I find so funny about that statement is it’s never been untrue. We are, quite literally, surrounded by uncertainty. From the current political climate ... Read More
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Help! I’m Afraid of Everything! January 20, 2017 . 12 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’m afraid of everything. I seriously mean everything. Spiders, clowns, heights, germs, dying, dogs, small spaces, large crowds, undercooked meats, darkness, ... Read More
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Bed Bugs: Facing the Emotional Turmoil of an Infestation July 28, 2016 . 43 Comments
Bed bugs. The mere mention of these critters sends shivers down my spine and can bring immediate itchiness to anyone aware of these pests and their elusive nature. Bed bugs are small, parasitic ... Read More
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When Worry Won’t Quit: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living March 29, 2016 . 4 Comments
Stop worrying! I know, easier said than done. It’s also pretty annoying to hear, especially when you feel like you can’t stop. However, not only is it possible to stop worrying, your ... Read More
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3 Keys to Turning Down the Volume on Your Fears December 8, 2015 . 2 Comments
Fear isn’t always right. It just feels like it’s right. Fear is like the loud talker at a meeting everyone just agrees with because he’s loud, intimidating, and seems like he knows ... Read More
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Good News About Worrying, and Other News November 6, 2015 . 3 Comments
The worry that typically comes along with waiting for a result can induce stress and anxiety. However, a new study published in the journal Emotion suggests worriers would do better to ... Read More