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How to Cope with Sudden Anxiety Attacks

My Psychiatry

Sometimes just shifting your setting can help reset your mind. Practice Muscle Relaxation : Gently tense and then release different muscle groups in your body, starting from your toes and working upward. Use Reassuring Self-Talk : Remind yourself, “This will pass,” “I’m not in danger,” or “I’ve gotten through this before.”

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Feeling Nervous All the Time? Here’s What You Need to Know

My Psychiatry

Regular exercise, a healthy diet, good sleep habits, and mindfulness practices can significantly reduce symptoms. Treatments may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medications such as SSRIs, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, TMS. Can lifestyle changes really help with anxiety? Absolutely. Will I need medication forever?

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Prioritizing Mental Health on International Self-Care Day: How Teen Therapy and IOP Can Help 

Clear Behavioral Health

Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness practices , like meditation, breathing exercises, or quiet time, can help teens stay present and calm. Mindfulness exercises promote emotional regulation and can be especially helpful when teens feel overwhelmed.

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Can You Use ChatGPT as a Therapist? Exploring the Pros, Cons, and More

Zencare

ChatGPT can explain psychological terms, offer CBT-style reframes, or suggest mindfulness practices. Many people find it easier to open up to AI than to another person, especially on sensitive topics like shame, sexuality, or trauma. Coping strategies on demand. Journaling and reflection.

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A Therapist Navigating Antidepressant Withdrawal: Nelson Lee on the Power of the Present Moment

Mad in America

Lee: A lot of it, in the beginning, was basic mindfulness. Practices like meditating 10 minutes a day were game-changing. I kept looking, and that eventually led me to the skills that helped and got me into coaching and therapy. Siem: What were those skills?

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Understanding Relationship OCD: When Doubt Becomes an Obsession

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Coping Mechanisms and Self-Help Strategies for Relationship OCD Living with Relationship OCD requires a toolkit of practical coping strategies.

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Test Anxiety – How to Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Test

Clear Behavioral Health

You can also work on deep breathing or some mindfulness practices. Find 5 things around you, feel 4 things, hear 3 things, smell 2 things, and taste 1 thing. When you focus on each sense, it can help ground your nervous system.