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How to Cope with Sudden Anxiety Attacks

My Psychiatry

Immediate Coping Strategies Focus on Your Breathing : Try slow, deep breaths—inhale through your nose for four seconds, hold for four, then exhale through your mouth for four. This helps shift your focus away from fear and back to the present. Practice mindfulness or meditation to build resilience against daily stress.

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Therapists, Neutrality Is No Longer an Option — Politics Is Tearing Us Apart

Mad in America

I work primarily with individuals facing chronic or terminal illness alongside PTSD, anxiety, and depression, often presenting with major life transitions, pending decisions and facing long awaited truths. It was built to help people cope with it — quietly. Many of my clients come from marginalized communities — though not all.

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How I Calm My Dysregulated ADHD Nervous System

ADDitude

Before I understood my own neurodivergence, I simply thought I couldn’t cope with life as well as others. We often assume we’re just “too emotional,” “lazy,” or “bad at coping.” Practices like stretching, dancing, EFT tapping , or even just grounding your feet on the floor can bring you back into the present.

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Healing from Within: Trauma Therapy for Women Who’ve Been Told They’re ‘Too Sensitive’

Lightwork

The combination of trauma and sensitivity presents unique challenges. Understanding Sensitivity and Its Connection to Trauma High sensitivity is a neurological trait present in approximately 15–20% of the population, with women representing a significant portion of highly sensitive people (HSP).

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

We’ll also share practical, evidence-based coping strategies designed specifically for women’s experiences, helping you build resilience and manage anxiety effectively. This combination of diagnoses presents specific difficulties in both identifying and treating these conditions.

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How to Work on Yourself for Lasting Change

Love & Life Toolbox

Family of Origin Work is your foundation: Clarity around past experiences illuminates present challenges and is integral to healing. Focus on your emotional health along the way: Cultivating emotional resilience and regulation is essential for a fulfilling life. It sheds light on how past experiences shape present realities.

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Guided Dreaming Can Transform Psychosocial Issues: 11 Case Studies

Mad in America

Consequently, many individuals resort to self-medication to cope with overwhelming emotions, underscoring the urgent need for more efficient holistic solutions. The case studies presented below illustrate that each person faced distinct problems and, in turn, gained unique transformative insights from their waking dreams.