Separation Anxiety: When Is It An Issue?
In reality, separation anxiety can manifest itself at almost any age during childhood, especially during times of stress.
I Am Not Picky
If, however, you are happy to give someone a second chance at a date, you do not box yourself in with lists or refuse to continue dating someone if he doesn’t meet your extensive checklist, and you know specifically why you did not connect, then you can rest assured.
Selective (Or Elective) Mutism
It makes sense that your daughter’s teachers would not have picked up on this in preschool because children are not often forced to speak in the learning process.
It’s ‘Kind’ Of A Big Deal
I wish you would have asked about a physical attribute, a speech impediment, or a height disparity. I would likely then have cautioned you to keep an open mind and to stretch your inherent beliefs.
PANDAS And Anxiety
Researchers believe that the antibodies that children’s bodies build up in order to fight the strep infection begin to attack other parts of the children’s bodies once the infection is gone.
Fair And Square
A marriage filled with checks and balances and the need for an even playing field is always a recipe for conflict and resentment.
Dear Dr. Yael
The first thing to try to do is stop the power struggles (or judgments) with your daughter. It is important to listen to what your daughter is telling you without correcting her or trying to change her.
Anxiety In Shidduchim
Social phobias are characterized not only by nervousness when in social situations or when forced to give a presentation or speech, but also by a powerful desire to avoid most situations that involve interacting with others.
Dear Dr. Yael
In order to reduce tension and worry, you can try to calm your nervous system by using muscle relaxation, exercise, and meditation.
Kindness Quotient
Dating can be daunting without the added pressure of seeking “kindness” above all else due to a difficult background. Of course you are looking for someone who is kind after your experience at home, as you hope to create a more peaceful life for your future family.
Anxiety: Ages And Stages
Children with social phobias will withdraw from social situations and refuse to participate in extracurricular activities.
Dear Dr. Yael
In reality, though, you need to marry against your negative imago... It is very difficult for people with a negative imago to marry against their imago.
Yes?
This is not a dating problem. This is a life problem. Being a people pleaser is nice, until it makes you feel resentful and not productive.
30 Day Anxiety Challenge
Don’t rethink it and change the plan. Instead, stick with it. You’ll ultimately be happier and less anxious.
Dear Dr. Yael
Unfortunately people must envy your position in life and may not realize how much pressure they are putting on you due to their own issues. You must work on setting boundaries in your lives.
A Sure Thing – Maybe
You are concerned that even if you are blessed with a “yes,” she may not like you after getting to know you better, and awkwardness with descend on both of your families forever and ever.
Encouraging Friendships
Stay balanced. As painful as it is to watch your child feel isolated, you must maintain a calm countenance.
Dear Dr. Yael
Try to always make your husband feel that he is the most important person in your life. A strong marriage builds healthy, confident children.
This Is A Test!
Unless you neglected to mention it in your question, I will assume his is not a mind-reader, a clairvoyant, or have telepathic powers. He cannot see your thoughts.
Can’t Take A Compliment? What About Criticism?
We can be thrown off by the content of the feedback itself. If the feedback is off, impractical or false, we can feel frustrated and wronged.
Dear Dr. Yael
Perhaps you feel people only want things from you in a relationship. However, it is healthy to also take things from others. Do you give people a chance to give to you?
Over And Out
First dates are often fraught with nerves and there are those that are simply unable to put their best foot forward. This small window allows daters to barely scratch the surface of personality, temperament and shared interests.
Conflict Resolution And Non-Verbal Skills
In order for Leah to set people more at ease, she has to be more comfortable herself.