Written By: Kristi Naff, Master’s Level Intern Therapist After a long week, many of us crave relaxation—time to unwind, reconnect, and release the day’s stress. For many couples, that comfort comes in the form of sharing a drink together. But what happens when that routine...
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns, but many people don’t realize how much it can affect their closest relationships. While it may show up as overthinking, constant worry, or physical tension, anxiety often influences how we connect with the people we love most. In relationships, this can look like misunderstandings, frequent arguments, or even a sense of distance.
Rumination involves obsessively thinking about negative experiences and feelings. Some people replay events that occurred in the past, while others worry about situations that could potentially occur in the future. Rumination tends to have a snowball effect—certain mental health conditions (including generalized anxiety disorder and...
If you regularly experience anxiety, you may have researched ways to relieve your symptoms and come across a coping mechanism known as the “333 rule.” But how does it work? The next time you’re feeling anxious, try: Naming three things you see Naming three sounds...