Everyone feels jealous of others sometimes and with social media it can seem more difficult to ignore other people's success. One of the turnoffs to some social media sites is that they are mostly used as a venue for people to brag about themselves, which can get annoying especially if you feel like your life doesn't measure up. People constantly posting pictures from their … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Don’t Worry About The Future
Thinking about the future can be scary. For many people, the fear of the unknown fuels their anxiety about the future. If you feel anxious about your future, here are a few things to remember: It's normal to feel anxious about your future. In fact, anxiety can actually be beneficial if it motivates you to identify what is causing your anxiety and take steps to lessen … [Read more...]
Popularity Isn’t Everything
Movies and TV often make it seem as if being popular should be a top priority for teenagers. They give the impression that popularity is the answer to everyone's problems when that's not the case at all. Here are just a few reasons why aiming to be popular isn't a good use of your time and energy: Middle school and high school don't last forever. Don't spend time … [Read more...]
How To Sit With Someone New At Lunch
Whether you feel tension trying to fit in with the cool clique, in a fight with your current group of friends, or just want to spice things up: it can be great to sit with a new group of people at lunch. Why, you ask? Who doesn't like to make a few new friends, instantly? Even if he isn't on XYZ varsity sports team or she's not wearing XYZ brand jeans, you never know what … [Read more...]
Photos Reveal What It’s Like to Have Anxiety Issues
Photographer John William Keedy's photo series It's Hardly Noticeable demonstrates various aspects of anxiety- he has suffered from an anxiety disorder himself for nearly a decade. Each photo is an intriguing and insightful example of one who has to live with anxiety, as well as underlying pain and struggle that goes along with a life like this. The series serves as an … [Read more...]
Getting Through a Breakup Without Actually Breaking
ORIGINALLY POSTED BY: Heather Corinna, Scarleteen, March 22, 2013 Breakups often suck (also, the sky is blue, in case you didn't know). They tend to suck when someone's broken up with you, and can suck when you're the one doing the breaking up, too. They even often suck when a breakup is something people come to mutually, after shared effort, communication and care. … [Read more...]
Test Your Boundaries with Exposure Therapy
It’s true that everyone has something they are afraid of or might cause them some stress. But for individuals with anxiety disorders or phobias that fear can become paralyzing. Phobias are strong and irrational fears of object ts and situations that realistically pose little to no danger. Some common phobias include fear of snakes, fear of heights, and fear of social … [Read more...]