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What is Social Anxiety?

February 26, 2024
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article on social anxiety is Stephanie Rafn, LPCC and Outpatient Therapist.  Has anyone ever told you that they have social anxiety? Or do you wonder if you might experience it?   Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that makes certain social situations difficult...
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How to Stop Catastrophic Thinking

December 20, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, and Outpatient Therapist.       Ruminating on the worst-case scenario is not uncommon. However, it does not benefit us to continue to contemplate catastrophic thoughts. Doing so can prevent us from taking action and living as we'd like....
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Breathing Exercises for Anxiety & Stress

April 19, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist. Deep breathing has a major impact on our mental health and well-being. While we breathe throughout the day, most of the time, we are taking shallow breaths. However, when we incorporate deep breathing into...
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Are Fake Rules Running Your Life?

February 28, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.     We all have guiding principles, beliefs, and rules that help guide our behavior and make us who we are. These rules keep us accountable, keep us going, and keep things reliable or consistent.  However, there can...
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How Anxiety & Panic Attacks Can Feel in the Body

February 8, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.  Anxiety and panic attacks can feel different for everyone and experiencing them doesn't just affect your brain, it affects your body. If you've experienced anxiety or a panic attack, you know how...
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4 Anxiety-Related Negative Thought Patterns

October 29, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Jennifer Bosch, MSW, LGSW, Outpatient Therapist.   Negative thinking patterns are clinically known as cognitive distortions. These patterns are often extreme, inaccurate ways of thinking. "He's late for dinner and got into a terrible accident."  "I failed that paper. I'm...
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