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"Scanxiety" and fear of cancer recurrence diminish quality of life. Recommendations for peace despite living with uncertainty caused by fear of recurrence.

Living with Uncertainty: Managing the Fear of Cancer Recurrence and “Scanxiety”

The truth is, we all live with uncertainty, but for people who have experienced cancer, the awareness is heightened. For some, the relief that comes from being declared “cancer-free” is short-lived and quickly replaced by a fear of recurrence. Among survivors, the fear of cancer recurrence can be so distressing it has a powerful, negative influence […]

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Wondering how to stop ruminating thoughts? Ruminative thinking is not productive problem-solving. Learn the rumination definition to better recognize when it's happening.

How to stop ruminating: Ruminative thinking doesn’t solve problems!

Do you get a thought stuck in your head and then can’t stop thinking, analyzing, and worrying about it? Are these thoughts negative and focused on possible mistakes you have made? Do you let problems eat away at you? These are examples of ruminating thoughts. Ruminative thinking is not problem-solving that is productive, it is the

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Fear of flying phobia is common. Learn how to overcome fear of flying so you don't let this interfere with your work or family any more. Adventures awaits!

Adventure Awaits! How to Overcome Fear of Flying Phobia.

Recently, I took an international trip with my family that required a 16-hour plane ride. Stuck in an uncomfortable middle seat for this unpleasantly long flight I had lots of time to think and reflect in order to make the most of this extended period of nothingness. One of the topics I thought about is how

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There is controversy around use of benzodiazepines but benzodiazepine medications are necessary and helpful sometimes...just not always. What is a benzodiazepine? What are benzodiazepines used for when they are helpful?

The Controversy Around Use Of Benzodiazepines. What Are Benzodiazepines Used For And Is It Ever Okay? (Yes)

Benzodiazepine medications have gotten a bad rap and there is much controversy in the psychiatric community about their use. Some people feel they should never be used and some feel they are highly useful. Like most areas of life, there is likely a middle ground- sometimes the use of benzodiazepines is essential and quite helpful…sometimes

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An important part of anxiety management is cutting down anticipatory anxiety. Manage anxious catastrophic thinking using cognitive restructuring techniques.

Shifting Thoughts and Taking Control: Cognitive Restructuring for Anxiety Management

Anxiety management and recovery require recognizing anxious catastrophic thinking when it is happening (read here for more details). Once recognized, you can reduce anticipatory anxiety by changing thoughts and interrupting projections. Break down these thoughts and create a framework to analyze them with cognitive restructuring techniques. First, let’s review some definitions. Anticipatory anxiety is all the time

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Catastophizing anxiety causes worrying about the future. When feeling anxious people project the future negatively. Catastrophizing is an anxious symptom.

Catastrophizing Anxiety

We all know what a catastrophe is but what about catastrophizing? Catastrophizing is a common occurrence in people that are feeling anxious. Catastrophizing is caused by anxiety but also serves to fuel anxious symptoms. Because of the cyclical worsening that happens with symptoms of anxiety it is important to interrupt this cycle. People stop living in

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All-or-none thinking or "dichotomous" thinking can contribute to anxiety. Black and white thinking in relationships can cause strain and stress. Learn to catch your rigid thinking and find out how to live in the middle ground in order to find balance. Learn how to stop black and white thinking.

Black and White Thinking- Don’t Fall Into the Trap!

Do you get stuck in black and white thinking and it is hard for you to see options other than all or nothing? Does rigid thinking cause you to live in the extremes where it is “my way or the highway”? Black and white thinking in relationships is generally not a benefit that brings harmony.

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Panic attacks can be terrifying and life-altering if they are not controlled! Are you wondering how to stop a panic attack? Learn what to do during a panic attack so and how to control panic attacks instead of panic controlling you.

5 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack

Panic attacks can be terrifying and life-altering if they are not controlled! Often they are so scary that every detail of someone’s first attack becomes etched permanently in their mind. Are you wondering how to stop a panic attack? Let me tell you what to do during a panic attack so that you can learn

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The Best Resources for Anxiety

Want to learn additional ways to deal with anxiety? Don’t spend any more time letting anxiety interfere with your quality of life. Get help if you need it. Here is a list of excellent self-help resources including some of the best anxiety books, websites, and apps available to target anxiety. There are so many different

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Do what you are afraid of! Stop letting anxiety control you

If you didn’t have anxiety what would you do differently? How would you live your life? Let me tell you how to deal with anxiety and how to stop anxiety from affecting your life. Imagine what life would be like without anxiety Would you: Pursue different careers or hobbies? Try to get that promotion you

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Benzodiazepines are often used as a treatment for anxiety. Find out the pros and cons of using benzodiazepines as an anxiety treatment including potential side effects of benzodiazepines and risks for dangerous benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Benzodiazepines: Do They Treat Anxiety?

Are Benzodiazepines a Treatment for Anxiety? A quick fix or a long-term problem? They are frequently used but there are potential side effects of benzodiazepines and, even worse, risk of dangerous benzodiazepine withdrawal. Learn more about when it may be reasonable to use a benzodiazepine for anxiety treatment and what the risks are. What benzodiazepines are

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