I always had a thing for the arts growing up. I would pretend I was Shirley Temple and memorize every song, tap dance, and line in each of her movies. I would “mock” her characters, but put my own flare to it. My parents caught me doing this and wanted to put me in theater. I did theater in Elementary School and it felt so free to be on that stage and doing whatever was needed … [Read more...]
From a Senior to a Freshman: Successful Tips to Leading a Healthy College Lifestyle
There isn’t a handbook big enough to tell freshmen how to lead healthy college lifestyles! But I have a few tricks that worked for me when I was a freshman and I think they may help you out too. Don’t be overly concerned with the "Freshman 15" Sure, there is a possibility that you will gain some weight during college, but there isn’t a universal amount of weight that … [Read more...]
How To Cope with Anxiety Through the ESPN
An image of a football game has probably crossed your mind already just by reading the title (Go Patriots!), but contrary to where your mind has probably taken you; the ESPN I am referring to here is not the famous sports channel. Instead, it is the 4 way step to self care during anxiety; Exercise, Sleep, Plan and Nutrition. Sleep is the first point to be addressed … [Read more...]
Even More Reasons to Get Off the Couch This Summer: Excessive Sitting Linked to Anxiety
It’s sunny, it’s bright, it’s warm out- these are all great reason to turn off the Game of Thrones and go play outside. But why else should you get off your couch? Excessive sitting may actually increase your anxiety: A recent study conducted by Deakin University's Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research in Australia found that sedentary activity could lead to … [Read more...]
Are You Happy? A New, Convenient Start to College
While shopping for the best new outfits and all the hustle and bustle that we thought was reserved just for k-12, there is still stress when starting a new year of college. One of my favorite parts of a new school year is a chance for a fresh new start. The adrenaline of the new school year is an amazing opportunity to reflect on yout past year (if you're not a freshmen), … [Read more...]
Eating Disorders in Teens – Q&A with Morgan
Hi, everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]
Mention It To Morgs: Coping With Anxiety
Hi, everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]
Surviving SAD in a Frozen Tundra
I always thought I was just depressed, but last summer, my depression went away. I was so thrilled and excited that I had magically gotten better. False alarm, once October hit, I was depressed again. I had no idea what was going on, so I talked to my doctor, and he diagnosed me with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Being in Minnesota, winter goes from end of October to April. It … [Read more...]
Social Skills and ADHD in Children – Expert Esta Rappaport Part I: What’s A Teen To Do?
Anxiety In Teens is honored to feature Dr. Esta Rapaport, author of ADHD and Social Skills: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers and Parents, to share her insights on what to do when a teenager is struggling with social skills. This is Part I of a two-part interview with Dr. Rapaport- Check out the great advice plus the opportunity to get a lot more of this info in her book or go … [Read more...]
How To Help A Friend You Care About
If you suspect that someone you care about is struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, etc., it can be difficult to know how to help them. You don't want to upset this person by talking about it, but at the same time you want him or her to feel better. If you have a child or friend who you believe needs help, talk with him or her and share your concerns. Instead of … [Read more...]
FISH, FRUIT, and FOLIAGE
The importance of a healthy diet in fending off depression has become a large topic of discussion and study with the increase of new ways to produce food. There are three major groups that have seen a recurring correlation in mental health: fish and other Omega-3 rich foods, fruit, and foliage (vegetables). Fish contains high levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. … [Read more...]
Distraction is the Name of the Game
Night time is when my anxiety attacks seem to peak. My brain is just sitting and thinking about anything and everything in the world, especially things that I am able to avoid thinking about throughout my day. These thoughts are usually the worst case scenario and the hyperbolic worries that are really emotionally damaging. “What if?”. When these two words come up, I know that … [Read more...]
Chillaxing
Alarm goes off at 7am and after one desired snooze hit I get up and start moving with my day. It begins with brushing my teeth, then whistling in the shower, making breakfast, running to catch the 21 bus towards downtown, then looking at my planner making reminders of the numerous things that need to get done today. The rest of the day usually doesn’t look very different … [Read more...]
Yoga for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Yoga Journal, Dr. Timothy McCall, May 7, 2012 Many of the principles discussed in my last column,Yoga for Stress and Burnout, are applicable to anxiety and panic attacks, as those are in many ways exaggerated forms of stress. Both conditions are marked by a rajasic (agitated) state of mind and by what is known in Ayurveda as vata derangement. And both respond to various yogic … [Read more...]
Smells like a Good Idea to Me: Aromatherapy for Anxiety
Smells like a Good Idea to Me When I was younger I used to love buying scented products which what my brother thought was stupid, so he deemed these items “smelly stuff”. While I was a fan of orange sherbet glitter lotion, but I also noticed so called aromatherapy offerings that made claims about helping people to relax, become more energized or happy depending on the scent. … [Read more...]