Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It can manifest in many different ways, from persistent worrying and fear to physical symptoms such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. Fortunately, anxiety can be treated effectively with the right approach and therapy. If you’re looking for […]
Anxiety makes you irritable. When we’re feeling off balance, it shows. And often in not-so-pretty ways. Anxiety can cause us to become irritable, impatient and, well, flat-out grumpy, says Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a psychologist in Los Angeles. Though you shouldn’t force yourself to put on a happy face when you’re really struggling with anxiety, it’s
Excerpt: What Is Compassion Fatigue? …Additionally, this condition is referred to as second-hand shock or secondary traumatic stress disorder, points out Dr. Yvonne Thomas, a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in self-esteem and anxiety. “People who are around others that are suffering—emotionally or physically (or both)—may absorb this emotional wear and tear and can have their
Excerpt: Pals are right to worry, say experts. With depression and anxiety, it’s going to take longer [than a few weeks of treatment], explains LA-based psychologist Yvonne Thomas, who specializes in depression and self-esteem issues and hasn’t treated the singer. The bare minimum is 30 days, because you want to ingrain the changes so you
EXCERPT: You can now have more personal time to take care of yourself and catch up on things and people that you didn’t have time for before, explains Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D, a Los-Angeles based psychologist. You need to realize that by letting your child progress developmentally in kindergarten, you can have time to be more than
