A therapist friend condensed all the advice mental health professionals are giving to those who are unsettled by the shelter-in-place and physical distancing policies. A good read! MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS TIPS FOR QUARANTINE 1. Stick to a routine. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes time for work as well as self-care. 2. Dress for the social life you want, not the social life you have. Get showered and dressed in comfortable clothes, wash your face, brush your teeth. Take the time to do a bath or a facial. Put on … Read more…

Today I would like to share an article by a fellow mental health professional. She suggests that we create our own 2-minute affirmation to repeat while we are scrupulously washing our hands to avoid COVID-19. This would be a good self-care addition to your life during shelter-in-place. It doesn’t have to be the one she suggests. It is fully customizable. Make your own, using language that gives you comfort and hope. The other day I was standing in line at the pharmacy, waiting to pick up a prescription. It was a long line and it was moving slowly. People were … Read more…

I am so glad you are here! I created this blog to offer support to the many people who experience anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety or phobias.  I am a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional with 20 years in the field helping adolescents and adults manage and overcome their anxiety. I hope these posts feel helpful.