Read the latest blogs from David E. Myers, Ph.D.. David is a relational counselor and therapist serving the Birmingham, Alabama area. Dr. Myers specializes in a number of different areas, including psychotherapy, relationship counseling, help with anxiety, help with depression, and psychodynamic therapy. Read more below!
According to the Nation Institute of Mental Health, 12% of American adults suffer from social anxiety disorder. Most people assume anxiety is the same as being shy or introverted, but that’s a common misconception. Here’s all you need to know about this crippling mental health concern: Anxiety and its impact on social life Anxiety disorder makes it difficult for you…
According to Business Wire, 73% of American relationships suffer from tensions and intimacy problems due to financial issues. You know what they say when poverty comes in at the door, love flies out of the window. Dealing with financial stress can be difficult; it requires total commitment from you and your partner to make things better. Here are some ways…
Claustrophobia is commonly described as an anxiety disorder, an irrational fear of being trapped or closed in, often leading to a panic attack. Small rooms, tight spaces, and sometimes even tight-necked clothing can make you feel claustrophobic. According to Health Research Funding, 5% of the US population suffers from claustrophobia. But what does claustrophobia have to do with relationships? Understanding…
Relationships have the power to make you feel all kinds of emotions. They can leave you smiling and giddy when you’re with someone for who you’re the perfect match! But the same relationship can go south and leave you heavily depressed if things don’t work out. So, when is it time to walk away? Leaving a relationship is a difficult…
Seasonal blues are all too common. Our bodies sometimes react negatively to change, and studies show that winter has an especially adverse effect on our mental health. Dark, gloomy winters are said to contribute to a shift in our mood, especially due to the lack of natural light. Winters are long, and spending them feeling low and miserable is not…
2020 was a rollercoaster of a year, and it’s safe to say that everyone is relieved that a new year has begun! After all, a new year means a fresh start; that’s why it’s important to move ahead with goals that benefit your body and your mental health. While you probably have several goals to follow through this year, we…