Have you ever reached the end of the day feeling completely worn out, even though you haven't done much physically? Many people assume that feeling exhausted means they haven't slept enough or have been working too hard. While that can certainly be true, anxiety is often an overlooked cause of persistent fatigue. One of the most [...]
Everyone worries occasionally. It's no big deal. However, anxiety becomes a problem when the worry becomes frequent and intense, as it does with so many of the patients I treat. When this constellation of symptoms lasts consistently for six months or more, the condition is known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). GAD creates problems on three [...]
Some mornings seem determined to test your resilience. Today began with an 8:00 a.m. appointment with a neurologist. Because there is a history of strokes on my father's side of the family, I wanted to determine whether I might be at increased risk. From there, I rushed to a low vision specialist to evaluate whether [...]
Healthy relationships require trust, intimacy, effective communication, and understanding. However, if you suffer from chronic anxiety you may have trouble dealing with everyday conflicts and tensions that can arise in relationships. In this podcast with Laura Reagan, Carolyn talks about the chasm that often happens when one partner suffers from anxiety and doesn’t feel understood by [...]