Meditation has had a roller coaster of history here in the West, not Colorado specifically but Western civilization as a whole. Ups and downs in popularity, conflation with the hippie and drug mo...

The first thing to understand about any anxiety disorder is that anxiety is completely natural and totally human which every person experiences. In fact, anxiety can be extremely healthy and life-givi...

Have you ever felt uncomfortable in a crowd? Concerned that everyone was looking at you, judging you even? What about worrying that you'll say or do something that will cause everyone around you ...

Anxiety is one of the most talked about mental health topics on the planet.  It has its own diagnostic category and is very commonly medicated.  But is that a good thing? What purpose d...

Can you have an anxiety attack after drinking? The answer is yes. These attacks have become common in much of the population.  In addition, an underlying anxiety condition exacerbated by drinking...

Divorce can be one of life's most painful and stressful experiences. Often divorce means the loss of love, trust, companionship, financial security, routines of home, family ties, and memories. For ma...

When you are feeling depressed or dealing with anxiety or nerves, or any other unpleasant mood, how do you get out of that rut? Do you sit there hoping it will just go away?  Do yo...

In a torrid sea of thoughts and emotions, moments of anxiety can seem like a wave crashing down upon you. Anxiety can feel mentally, emotionally, and physically overwhelming. The urge to panic during ...

We live in the digital age, the golden age of information. The world is connected in a way it never has been in all of human history. And while we enjoy all the benefits technology provides, studies s...

Have you ever needed to know how to calm anxiety naturally?  Medications are not for everyone. Additionally, most drugs don't offer relief right away. The focus of holistic approaches to mental h...

There is an old Zen story about a man, a tiger, and a strawberry bush. An angry tiger is chasing a man when he falls over a cliff. The man grabs hold of a strawberry bush growing just below the cliff....

Separation anxiety disorder is more common than you may think. Everybody misses a partner, loved one, or friend when they are gone. It's natural. However, many people experience severe symptoms when f...

A healthy sex life is important to many people. Being able to perform sexually gives you confidence and makes your partner feel satisfied. However, being unable to perform sexually can make you feel i...

Coping with flight anxiety is a common struggle for many people. Flight anxiety often interferes with the excitement and anticipation of going on vacation, visiting family, or moving to a new city. Ma...

It is possible to overcome sexual performance anxiety, which is more common than you may think. Signs and symptoms of sexual performance anxiety include lack of interest in sex, inability to get ...