by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 20, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Worry is not planning, it is false action. Worry causes anxiety. Plan for your future, do not worry over it.” Most people with an anxiety disorder worry all the time. They do this as an action to reduce their anxiety. They justify this by thinking if they...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 19, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Shame = Guilt + Judgement of others. You’re opinion if yourself is what matters. Learn from it and live your life.” Shame and guilt are often linked and misunderstood. Shame, like guilt, involves how you feel about something you have done, but, in...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 18, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Excessive Guilt is an excuse to do what you feel guilty about. Learn from the past and let it go.” Guilt is a tricky concept. On the one hand, we need it so we know when we have done something wrong. It is a type of warning system that allows us to feel...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 17, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Everything can be addictive. Do not judge others but look at your own. Choose to change, then make small steps daily.” Before you are quick to condone others for their addiction, as yourself, “What am I addicted to?”. This is not an enjoyable...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 16, 2015 | Therapeutic Word of the Day
“Without a purpose, you have little direction. Work to discover yours, but be patient in the process.” As yourself this, why are you here? What are you supposed to do? I believe we all have a purpose, and at different times of our lives, our purpose...
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