GAD is fairly common, affecting about 6% of people at some point in their lives in the United States. For many, symptoms are chronic and can significantly impact quality of life. People with GAD often worry about everyday responsibilities or future possibilities. Living with generalized anxiety disorder can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating, but it is also highly treatable with the right support.

Although OCD and OCPD may look similar on the surface, the treatment plans differ significantly. Someone with OCD may need medication and exposure-based therapy, while someone with OCPD may benefit more from long-term therapy focused on identity, behavior patterns, and meaningful change.

Welcoming a new baby is one of the most meaningful transitions in someone’s life, but it is also a time of major physical, emotional, and hormonal change. I never want new parents to enter the postpartum period feeling alone, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to expect. This is why I walk all my expecting moms and dads through a postpartum care plan well before delivery.

Lavender oil has gained attention for its potential calming effects. In this post, I’ve summarized the key findings from the best study to date examining the oral lavender oil preparation Silexan in people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

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Our thoughts play a big role in how we feel and act

Learn about health anxiety

Learn about different types of thoughts

Learn why doctors say “disorder” for mental health diagnoses.