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Anxiety
Are You Introverted, Socially Anxious, or Both?

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on November 27, 2023

Although both introversion and social anxiety might involve a desire to avoid some social events, one tends to be a problem that needs attention, and the other does not.

Although both introversion and social anxiety might involve a desire to avoid some social events, one tends to be a problem that needs attention, and the other does not.

Anxiety
Is Your Anxiety Ruining Your Relationship?

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on November 21, 2023

Two common anxiety-driven behaviors can negatively affect relationships. However, awareness and reduction of these behaviors can lead to greater relationship satisfaction.

Two common anxiety-driven behaviors can negatively affect relationships. However, awareness and reduction of these behaviors can lead to greater relationship satisfaction.

Anxiety
4 Ways to Cope With a Panic Attack

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on September 25, 2023

If you have panic attacks, there are a few simple strategies you can use that can make the attacks more manageable and less severe.

If you have panic attacks, there are a few simple strategies you can use that can make the attacks more manageable and less severe.

Cognition
Is Manifesting an Amazing Tool or Is It Ruining Your Life?

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on August 8, 2023

Can you manifest good or bad things in your life simply by thinking about them? Here are the problems with manifesting and how to turn the concept into a useful tool.

Can you manifest good or bad things in your life simply by thinking about them? Here are the problems with manifesting and how to turn the concept into a useful tool.

OCD
The Truth About Scary Obsessions

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on January 9, 2023

Intrusive thoughts about harming others are quite common. When a person gives these thoughts more meaning than they are worth, they could turn into obsessions.

Intrusive thoughts about harming others are quite common. When a person gives these thoughts more meaning than they are worth, they could turn into obsessions.

Social Networking
4 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Social Media

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on December 26, 2022

Recent research found that social media use can worsen anxiety and depression symptoms. However, you can make changes that could improve its impact on your mental health.

Recent research found that social media use can worsen anxiety and depression symptoms. However, you can make changes that could improve its impact on your mental health.

Mating
3 Dating Myths Debunked

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on October 8, 2022

Do you want to meet someone but maintain unhelpful beliefs about dating? It's time to debunk some common dating myths.

Do you want to meet someone but maintain unhelpful beliefs about dating? It's time to debunk some common dating myths.

Anxiety
3 Reasons Why You Have Panic Attacks

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on September 9, 2022

Do you have panic attacks that keep continuing to recur? You can make a few changes to your thoughts and behaviors to exit the panic cycle.

Do you have panic attacks that keep continuing to recur? You can make a few changes to your thoughts and behaviors to exit the panic cycle.

Anxiety
Do You Have Cyberchondria?

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on August 24, 2022

If you use the internet to self-diagnose medical problems, it might fuel your health anxiety. Here's what you can do about it.

If you use the internet to self-diagnose medical problems, it might fuel your health anxiety. Here's what you can do about it.

Anxiety
3 Ways to Conquer Negative Beliefs About Yourself

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on March 5, 2022

You might be surprised to know that many people have negative core beliefs about themselves. Here's why you have them and what what you can do about them.

You might be surprised to know that many people have negative core beliefs about themselves. Here's why you have them and what what you can do about them.

Anxiety
Help an Anxious Loved One Reduce Their Avoidance

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on February 10, 2022

Is your loved one avoiding situations due to their anxiety? There are steps you can take to help them reduce their avoidance, and it might even improve your relationship.

Is your loved one avoiding situations due to their anxiety? There are steps you can take to help them reduce their avoidance, and it might even improve your relationship.