According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 13 globally suffers from anxiety. The WHO reports that anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders worldwide with specific phobia, major depressive disorder and social phobia being the most common anxiety disorders. So, you have to know, that it’s a normal part of life to…
Life is so diverse, and it’s quite natural to feel happy one day and be worried another day. So, how should I know if it’s just common fears or it’s time to ask for professional help to cope with anxiety? See your psychotherapist if: you can hardly control your fears and worries, your anxiety is…
The end of the year is a good time to take stock and create plans. At this time, we are so enthusiastic. But usually, in a month or two we can hardly remember there is the planner. Has this happened to you too? If the answer is yes, it means that you are not motivated…
Have you ever faced a problem that seems to be solved, but it turns back? If the problem is repetitive, you didn’t get to the root of it. You are only coping with the consequences. 5 Whys technique helps you to go deeper. All you have to do is to: describe the problem properly, ask…
The time before Christmas is so emotional! It’s full of joy, fun, beauty, and … stress. We are trying to choose the best gifts for people we love, decorate our house, plan the family dinner, and usually feel a lack of time and some uncertainty. This year we saved some time buying online but received…
You recognized that you are anxious. And you haven’t had any trouble or conflict just now. What will you do? Lots of people used to think that the roots of the problem should be in childhood or some other period of life long ago. And yes, sometimes it could be so. But your anxiety can…
#Psychotherapymyths Myth #7. Psychotherapists make clients feel immediately better after each session. We have already talked about the fact that psychotherapy is a long way, which will be a lot of work not only for the therapist but also for you. Moreover, this path is also uneven. Having feelings stirred up is part of the…
Have you developed your communication skills? They will come in handy when your talk with your teen. The first rule is the same. Listen. Sitting back and listening is more effective than direct questions. Start with understanding. No matter how hard it might be, try to start all interactions with your child with understanding, even…
“I don’t have time to rest. That’s why I constructed a robot.” “And what will he do?” “He will rest instead of me!” Sounds strange? But we are often trying to do more by other-selves. And we are also afraid to delegate because no one will do the work as perfectly as we do. Do…
Sometimes you might look and feel tired, and although it is true that the lack of sleep can result in the lack of energy and an overwhelming feeling of fatigue, it can also be a sign of depression. It is like a vicious circle, as depression can also cause sleep problems and when you are…