Anxiety sucks! It’s the constant worry about things out of one’s control. It can be physical too. Do you ever have those days where your body is irritated or agitated for no good reason?
Helping teens grow and families improve connection,
Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
This past week I met with a psychologist who specializes solely in the treatment of anxiety disorders. He had some really interesting things to say, and I paraphrased a couple of them in this video. The bottom line though is that you CAN’T give up when you’re facing down fears. You really can get through it, even though it feels impossible.
Helping teens grow and families improve connection,
Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
It’s hard to go back to school if you feel nervous about it. It’s even harder if you have full on anxiety.
Helping teens grow and families improve connection,
Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Social anxiety is really hard for those who deal with it. There is nearly a feeling of panic each time an uncomfortable social situation arises. This can range from meeting new friends, to attending something with a large group of people, to a fear of being negatively evaluated during some type of performance. In each case the fear is very intense and totally overwhelming.
Helping teens grow and families improve connection,
Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Panic is overwhelming and terrifying.
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Panic Disorder is miserable for the teens and adults who deal with it. Panic attacks can be so frightening that people truly think they might be having a heart attack or dying. Many cause severe enough physical symptoms to land someone in the emergency room. If your adolescent is dealing with panic attacks, they need some help. This means for whatever reason, their anxiety has moved beyond their control. Try your best to be really sensitive to them, and yet don’t allow them to start avoiding places they would normally go. Although that feels better in the moment, it increases anxiety overall.
Helping teens grow and families improve connection,
Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Anxiety sucks! It’s not fun to constantly worry. Here is one basic thing that can help:
Helping teens grow and families improve connection,
Lauren Goodman, MS, MFT
Hello, I’m Lauren! If you notice your teen struggling, you might be feeling helpless, hopeless, frustrated or concerned as a parent. Try to remember, there is hope. I want to help your adolescent feel better. My hope is for them to enjoy their life again. I want them to feel confident they can handle whatever situations arise.
