Category: Anxiety

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Navigating Depression After Losing a Job

There are many ways to “lose” a job. Of course, you could be fired. But the possibilities include getting downsized, retiring, or having a freelance gig dry up. Whatever the underlying cause, you’re in for a big change. With change of any kind comes stress — lots of stress, and…
How to Navigate a Midlife Career Change as a Woman

How to Navigate a Midlife Career Change as a Woman

The idea of changing your career and shifting gears later in life can be both scary and exciting. Obviously, you’re considering the change for a reason. Maybe you aren’t happy with your current position. Maybe you’re feeling uninspired. Or, maybe you spent many years as a stay-at-home mother, and now…
How to Tell If You Have Relationship Anxiety

How to Tell If You Have Relationship Anxiety

Anxiety isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue. There are many different types of anxiety that can impact your quality of life. Some people struggle with performance anxiety or intense worry. Others have a fear of social interactions and settings. Some people even deal with relationship anxiety. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, because there are different types…
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Why is There So Much Anxiety Around Adulting?

Long before the word “adulting” entered our vocabulary, there was anxiety about the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Perhaps we have a separate word for it now because, well, things have gotten trickier in a lot of ways. In a 2021 study, 70 percent of Americans said today’s young adults…