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There’s nothing naturally wrong with being friendly or kind to someone. But sometimes, going out of your way to try to keep others happy is something we do to avoid disappointing others. However, it’s hard to stay true to yourself when you’re constantly changing your actions and words based on what you think others want. […] The post Ready to Stop People-Pleasing? Here’s How appeared first on Lynn Jacobson, M.D..| Lynn Jacobson, M.D.
First of all, let me suggest that there are no such things as “mistakes,” only lessons. Taking a job that feels unsatisfying or even torturous does not have to be viewed as a mistake – it can be a lesson that we want something different for our lives. Or dating someone who turns out to […] The post How to Stop Reliving Past “Mistakes” appeared first on Lynn Jacobson, M.D..| Lynn Jacobson, M.D.
Does the rest of your life suffer when you fall in love? If so, you may have a tendency to lose yourself in a relationship. It’s natural to be swept away when you first start dating someone new. The trouble starts when time goes by, and you fail to regain your sense of balance. It can happen […] The post How to Avoid Losing Yourself in a Relationship appeared first on Lynn Jacobson, M.D..| Lynn Jacobson, M.D.
We all have days when we don’t feel great about ourselves, but for some women, this feeling is constant. Body image struggles can be incredibly damaging to your self-esteem and mental health, but there are things you can do to feel better. How Do I Feel Better? Here is some advice to help you feel […] The post How to Feel Better About Yourself When You Have Body Image Struggles appeared first on Lynn Jacobson, M.D..| Lynn Jacobson, M.D.
Many of my patients find that with the demands of parenting, work, and family life that they don’t have many hobbies that are their own. Or their anxiety tells them they shouldn’t pursue hobbies because there are too many other “shoulds” to focus on. What follows are some hobbies that not only are fun but […] The post 9 Hobbies That Can Help Decrease Anxiety appeared first on Lynn Jacobson, M.D..| Lynn Jacobson, M.D.
Do you feel like you’re struggling with too many worries? Do they interfere with your sleep and keep you from enjoying the life you deserve? If so, know that you’re not alone! Millions of people in our country are stressed out and worry needlessly. Because of this prevalence, much research has been done to discover […] The post 9 Myths About Anxiety Debunked appeared first on Lynn Jacobson, M.D..| Lynn Jacobson, M.D.
If you’re in an abusive relationship, it can be challenging to see the signs. Abuse can come in many forms, and often abusers will try to hide their behavior from friends and family. Many times, my patients think they’re not in an abusive relationship just because their partner has not hit them. However, domestic violence […] The post Signs That Might Indicate Abuse in Your Relationship appeared first on Lynn Jacobson, M.D..| Lynn Jacobson, M.D.
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If you struggle with anxiety on a daily basis, you may find yourself using unhealthy methods, such as alcohol, overeating, or over-exercising, to cope with it. These are not the best approaches, so what is? Consider These Strategies for Anxiety 1. Deep breathing exercises. Many of us use our chests to breathe rather than the […] The post 9 Healthy Tips to Help Cope with Anxiety appeared first on Lynn Jacobson, M.D..| Lynn Jacobson, M.D.