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How to Keep Yourself from Catastrophizing the Future
Thinking of worst-case scenarios is our brain’s survival mechanism. By thinking of the worst outcome, we can prepare for it and, hopefully, prevent it or prepare ourselves emotionally if it occurs....
Living in the Now: Avoid Obsessing Over a Past or Future You Cannot Change
Mistakes happen, as do the regrets that usually follow them. Worrying about what is to come also happens as a natural response to the unknown. But becoming obsessed with the past or future is a...
Finding a Balance: What to Do with Unproductive Thoughts
Almost everyone struggles with negative ways of thinking from time to time. It can be that you're dwelling on your past or maybe you are worried about the future. Maybe you are even having issues...
Secret to Life: Why Reality Is Always the Cure
One tactic for dealing with depression, anxiety, and feelings of unfulfillment is to understand the reasons behind the thought processes. Often we find that people experiencing a mental health...
How We Create Traps in Our Thinking
Everyone has negative thoughts from time to time. When those thoughts become a pattern of thinking, they will quickly hurt your moods and change your behaviors. These thinking traps or cognitive...
Embracing Change and Letting Go of the Past
There is a saying about change that goes, “Better the devil you know than the one you don’t.” The idea here is that it is better to stick with what you know than to welcome change and potentially...
It’s a Trap: How Expecting Life to Be Perfect Puts Your Happiness at Risk
Today’s world tells us that we should strive for perfection. We are told from a young age to make plans for our future. Media convinces us that the right loving relationship will come along and...
The Dangers of Arrogance
Arrogance is an extreme confidence in one’s own abilities and knowledge with the thinking that everyone else is less capable. There is no accompanying humility, and an arrogant person’s perception...
Shades of Grey: How Black and White Thinking Damages Your Perspective
When people describe something - how they are feeling today, a past experience, what they think about their performance or appearance, or nearly anything else - they often choose one word in a pair...
Next Steps - Start Addressing Anxiety and Move Forward
Anxiety therapy is not just about managing symptoms; it’s about understanding what lies beneath them. Many people in Long Island, from Garden City to Huntington, experience stress, worry, or fear that traces back to difficult or unresolved experiences. Addressing these moments with professional help can create space for calm and clarity.
At Long Island Psychology, our team provides anxiety treatment in Long Island NY that helps individuals process life events that may contribute to ongoing anxiety. Through personalized therapy, clients begin to regain a sense of peace and control. We offer compassionate care across Nassau County and Suffolk County, including Hempstead, Mineola, Rockville Centre, and Smithtown, supporting lasting emotional well-being through expert anxiety counseling near you.
