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Anxiety and feeling a lack of control in your life are highly correlated. I have yet to meet someone who is coping with anxiety who feels comfortably in control of their lives. Think about the different types of anxiety that you have experienced. When you have troubles sleeping because you
Coming out to friends and family can be a struggle no matter how old you are. But I have found it extremely difficult for individuals who are middle-aged. There are many reasons for the increased difficulty in coming out for this group. First, many of these individuals have spent many
Ambivalence Regarding AA/NA If you are addicted to alcohol or another drug, should you go to AA or NA? I will tell my clients that they should at least try it once with an open mind. Many times people have decided that they will despise this type of a support
Relationship problems are common for individuals who have Asperger’s Disorder. Many times partners and spouses are confused by the very traits that can be attributed to this syndrome. Needing time alone, becoming easily overwhelmed or stressed, and communication difficulties are often confused as being aloof, not caring, and being sarcastic
Many times over the years I have worked with individuals who have Asperger Syndrome who isolate themselves because they think that there is little hope in making new social connections with people. This frustration in these individuals is what leads to the common misconception that all people who have Asperger
At a holiday party this year, my friend jokingly said, “the goal tonight is to find me a rich husband.” I know this was a joke, but this type of thinking crosses all of our minds at times. We are all guilty of losing track of what is important, but
Approaching 30 can be intimidating for a gay man, and 40 has been described to me as good as “dead” in the gay community. What are these cultural issues about? Many gay men struggle with feeling lonely, scared, and depressed as early as in their 30s, and they attribute this
If you find that you are unhappy with your relationship, this list of helpful tips may be beneficial to you. This is a list of common reasons why relationships struggle and even fail, with some quick advice on how to overcome this. 1. Jealousy about your partner’s personal relationships with
With New Years upon us, it is inevitable that many of you will be making New Years Resolutions. It seems to be a human, or at least a cultural behavior to set up goals along with calendar landmarks. “I will start exercising on Monday,” “I will stop smoking tomorrow,” etc.
While the Republican political debates heat up, you can’t help but wonder how these people insult each other and then shake hands after it is done. They seem to handle being under a verbal attack with ease. Although we are not sure what is happening internally, we do see that