Living with anxiety can be challenging, but you're not alone. Our platform provides resources and tips to help you manage anxiety effectively.

Some ways to manage anxiety disorders include learning about anxiety, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, correct breathing techniques, dietary adjustments, exercise, learning to be assertive, building self-esteem, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, structured problem solving, medication and support groups.

Sometimes, I find it better to just practice breathing and counting to pull myself back in to a more mindful state.

The best mental health approach to overcome anxiety is generally considered to be cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which involves learning specific skills to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, often combined with relaxation techniques like deep breathing and mindfulness practices.

Important note: If your anxiety is severe or significantly impacting your daily life, seeking professional help from a therapist or mental health professional is crucial. They can provide a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and may also recommend medication if necessary

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious mental health issue. Explore our content to understand PTSD better and find ways to heal and recover.

PTSD is characterized by the 4 symptom clusters: 1) Intrusion (re-experiencing), 2) persistent avoidance of stimuli, 3) negative alterations in cognitions and mood, and 4) marked alterations in arousal and reactivity.

Many times PTSD is misdiagnosed due to practitioner or client not recognizing all the symptoms.  Make sure your therapist/counselor is well versed in understanding treatment for PTSD.

Here are two ways professionals are using to help those diagnosed with PTSD:

Prolonged exposure therapy (PE) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy primarily used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where individuals gradually confront trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations they've been avoiding, allowing them to learn that these reminders are not dangerous and can reduce their distress over time; essentially, it involves repeatedly exposing oneself to the source of their trauma in a safe and controlled environment to help desensitize them to it. 

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically designed to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by helping individuals identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs about a traumatic event that are preventing them from healing, essentially teaching them to re-evaluate their perspective on the trauma and change how they think about it to improve their emotional state; it is considered an evidence-based treatment, meaning research has shown its effectiveness in treating PTSD across various populations.