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Both giving and receiving compliments make us happy.
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Wishing you a peaceful holiday and new year.
All the best,
The therapists at Bucks County Anxiety Center

Anxiety impacts our memory, concentration, planning, and problem-solving. We procrastinate because avoiding work or chores lowers anxiety. Then, our anxiety flares when we don’t get anything done. It feels like a never-ending cycle. Check out this post from the Center's blog that has 5 strategies for getting things done even when we're anxious:

How to Get Things Done When You Have Anxiety Do you procrastinate when you're anxious? Here are 5 strategies for how to get things done when you have anxiety. Check it out now!

When therapists say "self-care," people tend to think we mean they need a vacation, yoga classes, and a relaxing bath. While those are nice, self-care is so much more. Research shows self-care activities are key for helping us get through the stressors of modern life.
Check out this post from the Center's blog that explains what self-care is, why it matters, and small steps that make a big difference.

What Is Self Care And Why Is It Key To Surviving Modern Life? How often do you put yourself last? Self care is key to being healthy and happy. Learn the benefits of self care and easy-to-do tips.

People feel grief when they experience any unwanted change or loss. Grief is made up of many feelings and is really messy.
Check out this post on 3 key ways to cope with grief and move into the next phase of life feeling more at peace:

3 Key Steps for Coping with Loss and Grief Grief is a normal response to losing someone or something we care a lot about. Learn 3 healthy ways to cope with grief and move into a new phase. Read now!

Have you ever thought, "How will I pull this off?!" Our mindset plays a key role in what we take on. Check out this post from the Center's blog on what mindset is and why it matters so much:

Why Mindset Matters Mindset matters and is key for success. Read this post to learn the mindset that will give you the greatest chance to succeed.

Humor can really help us get through tough times. However, it can also backfire and hurt you or someone else. Check out this article on why we use humor to get through tough times, when and how it's helpful, and how to avoid using it in a hurtful way: bit.ly/452soa5 | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Can You Use Humor as a Coping Mechanism? Humor can be used as a way to cope with stressful situations, but not always. Here's when you can use it.

Check out the latest research showing why vacations are so good for our brains and body. You'll also learn why meditating while on vacation is a really good idea. Click here: bit.ly/3OEJyEQ | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Why Our Body and Brain Need a Vacation Research shows that time off from work has physical and mental health benefits.

In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, we're featuring resources and support for members of the community and their loved ones. Check out PLAG: Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. Click here to learn more: https://pflag.org/ | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

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Happy Share a Smile Day!
What can you do to make yourself or someone else smile today?

Wishing you all the best this holiday.
From Dr. Levy, Twisa Desai, Abby Foster, Jill Cahill, & Eileen Larr.

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Grief is a response to losing something or someone that meant a lot to you. The holidays, and all the stuff that goes with them, can make grief worse. Check out 9 ways for dealing with grief during the holidays: https://bit.ly/2BoJhiA | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

How to Deal With Grief During the Holidays The holidays can be the toughest time of the year.

This time of year, many people think about getting/gifting a pet. Check out this great article on the benefits of pets for kids and adults, things to consider before getting/gifting one, and where to find a pet near you: https://bit.ly/3EPkqFs | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

The Health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets - HelpGuide.org Caring for a dog, cat, or other pet can help to ease loneliness, relieve stress, anxiety, and depression, and provide unconditional love.

Most talk about Thanksgiving seems to focus on needing stretchy pants after holiday meals. The good news is that many of your favorite holiday foods are also good for your brain. Check out a post on our blog about Thanksgiving foods that are good for your brain and nervous system! Click here:

How Thanksgiving Foods Are Good for Your Brain Learn how several Thanksgiving foods are great for your brain health. Also learn strategies for managing over eating. Read now!

It can be hard making friends as an adult. Check out this article with strategies that can help make it much easier: https://nyti.ms/3COPTI6 | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

How to Make, and Keep, Friends in Adulthood A friendship expert shares strategies for finding connection in a lonely, disconnected world.

So many people love fall! Some experts say it's because we associate fall with a fresh start. 👏 There's also research showing that people tend to love fall because we tend to feel happiest when it's between 50-70 degrees outside.🙂 Take advantage of the season's benefits by spending time in nature and doing fall-related activities that you love. 🎃🫖🔭
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We're told that "quitters never win and winners never quit." But, what if giving up is sometimes the best approach? Check out how giving up the tried and true career paths helped this former doctor achieve his goals and when he thinks others should give it a try: https://bit.ly/3xyvDqT | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

When Giving Up Is Good Sometimes you need to give up to really get what you want

Humans are creatures of habit. Sometimes, we stay in hurtful situations because they're familiar. Check out this article on how stepping outside our comfort zone can help our brains and bodies feel better: https://bit.ly/3U1xoa3 | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable Stepping outside your comfort zone seriously improves your life.

When students leave for college, they usually focus on bedding, signing up for classes, etc. Equally as important is preparing for mental health challenges that are likely to pop up. This is especially true given how many mental health issues teens are struggling with now. Check out these steps that new college students can take to protect their mental health before a crisis pops up: https://nyti.ms/3PFGIgg | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Before Heading to College, Make a Mental Health Checklist Students should not wait until they are on campus to begin thinking about how to protect their emotional well-being, experts say.

Most of us treat other people better than we treat ourselves. We're the easiest person to ignore or cancel on. We also tend to be meaner to ourselves than we are to others. Check out this short article on why being kinder to yourself can help with so much. It includes tips for how to start now: https://bit.ly/3SXuKkL | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Therapists Trace So Many Mental Health Problems Back To A Simple Premise: Be Nicer To Yourself It’s likely that your mental health is crying out for some self-compassion.

Many people chose careers back when they were an entirely different version of themselves. Career regrets and career switches are so common. Check out this article on career regrets and how to manage a career change: https://bit.ly/3BTa5Iw | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

How to Deal With Career Regret How to deal with career regret and maybe even turn it into a life-enhancing transformation.

We've heard that chocolate is good for our health. But, does the average chocolate bar really meet that standard? Check out some cool new research on what kind of chocolate is good for us and exactly how it helps our health: https://nyti.ms/3uN0leG | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Is Chocolate Good for You? Studies suggest that cocoa might benefit health, but it’s unclear how that may translate to a typical bar of chocolate.

Embracing difficult feelings can help us deal with stressful life events. However, we need to balance that with knowing when to step back and move on. Check out this article that covers how to do both: https://bit.ly/3A9QVxr | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Does Embracing Discomfort Help or Hurt Your Life? Research shows why it can do either.

Science keeps showing us how rest is key to better health, concentration, and mood. Check out this article with simple steps that lead to getting more rest: https://bit.ly/2AqI4bk | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Appreciating the small things in life is so important. Check out why this "trend" is sticking around and how it's helping: https://nyti.ms/3GlPJYG | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

The Mundane Thrill of ‘Romanticizing Your Life’ A trend that took off early in the pandemic encourages people to appreciate life’s simple pleasures, a philosophy that resonates just as strongly two years later.

Check out this great photography project that helped a shelter adopt out so many great animals. It's a feel-good story about how small actions can make a big difference: https://n.pr/3NDiN0t | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

Black shelter animals weren't getting adopted. A photographer had an idea: glam shots Maggie Epling heard that black cats and dogs often struggle to get adopted. In a push to fix that, she is taking glamour shots of these dark coated beauties at an animal shelter in Pike, Kentucky.

Many people with physical/mental health conditions as well as circumstances they need to keep private will be getting on a plane soon. The TSA offers extra help for kids, teens, and adults who need extra support/privacy getting through the airport and security screenings. Click here to learn more about the TSA Cares program: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

ADHD impacts girls and women differently than it does boys and men. Check out information about the impact of ADHD on women right before and during menopause: https://bit.ly/3kGdNf2 | www.buckscountyanxietycenter.com

ADHD Impairment Peaks in Menopause, According to ADDitude Reader Survey Half of women surveyed called memory problems and overwhelm “life-altering” in their 40s and 50s, and 83 percent reported experiencing some ADHD symptoms for the first time in perimenopause and menopause.