As the new year arrives, you may be wondering about the power of New Year's resolutions. Have you set resolutions in the past that simply did not work? We have some thoughts. Most Resolutions Revolve Around Goals Let's think about typical resolutions: I will lose 50 pounds. I will quit [...]
Christmas trees make us sentimental, and they offer us the chance to create new memories. Still, shopping for one on a crowded, noisy lot may increase your holiday anxiety. If you're equally invested in blissful holidays and maximum convenience this year, follow our advice. It's not universally known that you can have a Christmas [...]
Schedules and positive habits can help us achieve significant goals, but what do you do when something comes up that forces you to skip an agenda item? Do you feel flexible or ashamed? Choose Grace Over Guilt You probably agree with us that stress and anxiety are worth [...]
Summer's events can generate diverse emotions. For some, those emotions may be intense, distracting or destructive. You can enjoy a happier summer by employing skills developed by dialectical behavior therapists. What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Originally developed as a treatment for borderline personality disorder, this type of therapy that's also known [...]
Summer is just beyond the horizon for the Milwaukee area, and you deserve to have a good time this year. How do you make that a reality? Let's talk about it. Make the Right Summer Plans for You Your ideal summer will likely be different from your neighbors' plans. Don't [...]
June is post-traumatic stress disorder month. PTSD affects about 6% of the population. While initially diagnosed in soldiers, they are not the only ones to have this disease triggered by a traumatic event. For example, a flood, serious accident, assault, seeing someone killed or seriously injured, and many other events can [...]
Some folks have fun down to a science. They work in the leisure sciences field. These experts' research confirms that fun is good for us. Still, fun's importance doesn't always mean we can easily experience it. Fun Can’t Be Forced If you've ever attended a gathering while distracted by negative thoughts, you know that you [...]
The Veterans Crisis Line received a record number of calls in March 2023. The staff fielded over 88,000 calls during the month, 28% higher than any previous month. Authorities with the Veterans Administration believe that the surge is only the start of a burgeoning problem that will continue for the foreseeable future. While veterans [...]
If you experience anxiety often, you may be addicted to anxiety without even realizing it. During the 17th century, Sir Isaac Newton determined that most people were afraid of the unknown. Therefore, they often become paralyzed and unable to make a move. Psychologists and others call this analysis paralysis. A simple change of perspective [...]
Here is a FREE brochure, available in multiple languages, about Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty. The guide is filled with useful information that explains what worry is and how it works, as well as ways to deal with worry & look after your well-being. At American Behavioral Clinics, we [...]
