Pandexit Anxiety? You’re not alone.

We've waited for the day when we could more safely come out of our homes and resume our pre-COVID activities. And, for some of us, that day is here. There's excitement and energy around socializing with family and friends, shopping inside favorite stores and eating at favorite restaurants - all without having to wear a …

Stress signs and coping skills

The number of us living in a heightened state of stress has reached tragic but not surprising levels over the past year. In February, the American Psychological Association released findings of its annual Stress in America survey. It found that 84% of adults reported feeling at least one emotion associated with prolonged stress in the prior two weeks. …

Toughing it out? Please don’t.

Every week, I meet dozens of people who tell me that they have pain. When I ask what they're doing for it a common response is, "Nothing. I figure it will get better so I'm toughing it out." PLEASE DON'T. The longer we stay in pain, the more vehemently the brain sends pain signals to …