HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER DURING ANXIETY (SCRIPT + ACTION PLAN)

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER DURING ANXIETY (SCRIPT + ACTION PLAN)

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HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER DURING ANXIETY 1. RECOGNIZE THE ANXIETY SIGNS (FIRST 30 SECONDS)Watch for:Rapid breathing or shallow breaths.Pacing or restlessness“What if…” spiraling thoughts.Withdrawal or going quiet.Physical tension (clenched jaw, tight shoulders)Your response: “I can see you’re feeling anxious right now. I’m here with you.” 2 THE IMMEDIATE RESPONSE (FIRST 2 MINUTES)“You’re safe. I’m…

6 hard pills to swallow: mental compulsions edition.

6 hard pills to swallow: mental compulsions edition.

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6 hard pills to swallow: mental compulsions edition 1 IF YOUR COMPULSIONS WORKED, YOU’D FEEL BETTER BY NOW Compulsions get you nowhere, full stop. It is never “Just one more”. All these behaviors do is reinforce OCD/anxiety’s catastrophic narrative. So ideally, our responses would do the OPPOSITE of that. 2 RUMINATION IS NOT PROBLEM-SOLVING Rumination…

TRAUMA-BASED HABITS IN ADULTS WITH ANXIETY

TRAUMA-BASED HABITS IN ADULTS WITH ANXIETY

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TRAUMA-BASED HABITS IN ADULTS WITH ANXIETY. People pleasing Self-isolationPerfectionismHypervigilanceOver-eating or under-eatingWorkaholismDissociatingNumbing with TV or scrollingExcessive spendingThrill seeking behaviorsOver-apologizingDifficulty trusting othersChronic indecisionAvoiding conflictOver-functioningClinginess in relationshipsStruggling to set boundariesInsomnia or poor sleep Childhood trauma can deeply impact our adult lives, leading to habits like the ones mentioned in this post. These coping mechanisms often arise as ways…

What’s the Difference? “Typical” Anxiety vs. High-Functioning Anxiety

What’s the Difference? “Typical” Anxiety vs. High-Functioning Anxiety

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“Typical” Anxiety vs. High-Functioning Anxiety. So what makes High-Functioning Anxiety different from more typical forms of anxiety? First, I should clarify, neither of these terms are clinical – they just describe the different ways anxiety can present in different subsets of people that suffer with anxiety. Both “typical” and high-functioning anxiety have very similar experiences…

Quiet Forms of Emotional Burnout

Quiet Forms of Emotional Burnout

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Quiet Forms of Emotional Burnout: Sleep doesn’t fix exhaustion Losing patience with small things Snapping at people you love Ignoring texts and emails for days Feeling detached from your life Constantly feeling overwhelmed Even good news feels flat Losing interest in everything Longing for silence constantly Powering through is not an option when you’re dealing…

September is suicide prevention month

September is suicide prevention month

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September is suicide prevention month. All month long, communities, advocates, and loved ones unite to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Today, we’re focusing on Warning Signs because the more we understand them, the better we can step in with compassion, guidance, and encouragement toward professional support. Take time to learn these signs….

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