We recently presented to the Junior League of Nashville on the topic of “Managing Storm Anxiety.” Joined by Andrew Leeper from Nashville Severe Weather (we are huge fans so it was a thrill), we shared information about the different ways that people respond to severe weather and ways to manage it. Storms can evoke powerful […]
Middle Tennessee has just been through an unusual and stressful experience. Snow, ice, sleet, and extended temperatures below freezing have led to major disruptions for so many in Middle Tennessee. At the writing of this blog, there are still 107,277 customers without power (including this very author). Many people dealt with fallen trees, damaged power […]
While it is true that high functioning anxiety is not technically a clinical diagnosis, it is a term many people resonate with deeply. It describes an experience where anxiety is present beneath the surface, while a person appears outwardly capable, productive, and successful. Those of us with high functioning anxiety often meet expectations, show up […]
Most people feel uncomfortable when they receive criticism. Feedback can bring up embarrassment, disappointment, or self-doubt, among other challenging feelings. Yet, for some people, criticism feels much more intense. Even small pieces of feedback can linger for hours or days. A brief comment may replay in the mind repeatedly, triggering feelings of shame, anxiety, or […]
Summer is often portrayed as a season of relaxation and fun filled with long sunny days, vacations, outdoor barbecues, and time with friends. Yet, for many people, the summer heat doesn’t always feel uplifting. In fact, extreme heat can bring unexpected mood shifts, irritability, and even heightened anxiety. If you’ve ever felt more on edge […]
When we think of social anxiety, we might think of someone who has a panic attack when they interact with other people or anticipate future interactions. However, social anxiety, also called social phobia, can show up in a variety of ways, many of which we wouldn’t recognize without digging a little deeper into the topic. […]