The common response to, “I’m so nervous about this date/job interview/meeting,” is, “Don’t be nervous. I’m sure you’ll be fine.” Does hearing that actually work? Does someone saying, “Don’t be nervous,” stop you from feeling nervous? Probably not. In fact, sometimes it exacerbates it. Sharing our fears with friends often doesn’t result in the anxiety dissipating. It’s through no fault of their own, rather they aren’t trained to handle anxiety. But there’s good news…therapists are!
Read MoreEverybody must take responsibility for themselves and their own lives of course, especially as adults, but let’s not give more weight to the women. It’s time to bring men into the equation and recognize the daddy in “daddy issues.”
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