Anxiety

27 Aug

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, relationships, Comments Off

Can You Slow Down for a Minute?

Do you believe the more work you can cram into a day the more worthwhile of a person you are? Do you pride yourself in stamina and will power? Does being busy give you a sense of control? Is your worth attached to “doing?” Are you able to give 1000 reasons why you can’t take … Continue reading »

23 Apr

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, Comments Off

Fear. Anxiety. Panic.

Fear of losing control. Hyperventilation. Numbness. Fear of dying. Excessive worry. Pounding heart. Fear of going crazy. Inability to catch your breath. Fear of what others think of you. Feeling overwhelmed. Feeling trapped. Fear of being alone. Racing heart. Heart palpitations. Trembling. Difficulty breathing. Numbness. Nausea. Ringing in the ears. Choking sensations. Feelings of unreality. … Continue reading »

17 Apr

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, Comments Off

High-Functioning Anxiety

Are you constantly busy? Do you juggle hundreds of tasks in a typical day? Are you high achieving, ambitious and perfectionistic? Would you describe yourself as super Type A personality? Are you a workaholic? An over-doer? At the same time, do you experience excessive and uncontrollable worry about past, current or future events or minor … Continue reading »

11 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, #ptsd, Comments Off

What is PTSD? Do you think it affects you?

Follow this link for information about PTDS, including a self-quiz.

11 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, Comments Off

Don’t know what you’re anxious about?

Follow this link for information about anxiety, including a self-quiz.

19 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, Comments Off

The Cost of Peace.

Are you consumed with worry? Do you hold on tightly to the “what ifs”? Do you find yourself regretting things you just can’t let go? Are you burdened by always trying to do too much? Is your past keeping your from enjoying the now? Are you holding on to hatred? Do you see the downside … Continue reading »

12 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, Comments Off

Are You Worrying Too Much?

Do you have problems getting your mind to stop? Do you worry excessively about things that are unlikely to happen? Does your mind race? Do you feel tense and anxious all day long? Are you unable to sleep or do you feel anxious with no real reason? Everyone gets anxious sometimes, but if your worries … Continue reading »

02 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, therapy, 2 Comments

Breathing to Relieve Anxiety.

I decided today to teach you how to breathe for relaxation…. Start by breathing in slowly and deeply through your nose. Make sure your shoulders are down and relaxed. In this exercise, your stomach should expand, but your chest should rise very little. When we breathe through the chest it does little in helping us … Continue reading »

27 Oct

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, Comments Off

Running from her problems was a race she would never win.

She was determined to stop running and face her troubles head on. She would start today. It wasn’t easy for her. She couldn’t flawlessly handle every punch thrown at her. She got upset. She was sad. She was hurt. She made mistakes. She stumbled and she fell. Nevertheless, she refused to give up. She didn’t … Continue reading »

10 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, Comments Off

Anxiety: Facing your fears.

Everyone feels anxious sometimes. This is normal. Mild anxiety may even help a person become more alert and focused on the task at hand. Extreme fear and worry that does not subside, however, may be symptoms of an anxiety disorder. For some , anxiety can be so intense and frequent that it begins to interfere … Continue reading »