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“What I know is that everyone’s anxiety is universal but also very unique to them,” Debra Kissen, PhD, psychologist and CEO of the Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center in Chicago, tells SELF. In other words, there are lots of reasons why dusk can stir up discomfort. For some, it’s tied to a sensory shift—the fading […]
The problem is that we’re often much better at predicting the discomfort of leaving the house than the payoff of actually going. “Our brains are excellent at selling us on the comfort of staying home and terrible at predicting how good we’ll feel after we engage,” Kissen says. That’s why I’ve started asking myself a simple question […]
“When life is too frictionless, your brain goes on autopilot, which can lead to decreased focus,...
Debra Kissen, Ph.D., MHSA, a psychologist and CEO and Clinical Director of the Light on Anxiety...
“Going on ‘practice dates’ can be healthy from a skill-building perspective,” Dr. Debra Kissen, a clinical...
“When we awake, depending on one’s baseline level of anxiety, [some] people will be like: ‘What...
The appeal also makes psychological sense. Dr. Debra Kissen, clinical psychologist and founder of Light On...
Understandably, consistent self-care can be challenging for some people with depression, especially those with symptoms like...
It’s a common yet underexamined question, says Debra Kissen, a clinical psychologist in Illinois and founder...
Health trackers can be helpful on vacation, if you’re able to treat the data lightly and...
Stress may be shifting into a diagnosable anxiety disorder when you notice certain factors, says Debra...
Clinical psychologist Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO and founder of Light on Anxiety, discusses her background and...
According to Dr. Debra Kissen, a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO and founder of Light On...
“From a brain-based perspective, exercise gives the nervous system a clear signal that the body is...
Psychologist Dr. Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA, agrees, calling celebrating 32 a quiet act of rebellion.“Choosing to...
If you want to plan your own admin night, consider starting with one or two people,...
Kissen advises asking, “Is work, sleep or relationships suffering? Are you spending beyond your means or...
“Exposure-based exercises, such as gradually looking at flight videos, practicing airport visits, or using flight simulators,...
Suffering a panic attack can be excruciating. “On the scale of 0 to 10, it’s a...
When a parent notices their kid is stressed or anxious, it can be tempting to jump...
“Our minds often act like a ‘monkey mind,’ swinging between regrets about the past and worries...
“When fear is avoided or ignored, it doesn’t disappear – it goes underground and often gets...
Any major life transition, like starting school, changing jobs, moving homes, or a relationship change, requires...
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