by Debbie Tudor | Dec 8, 2011 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression
Eight Ways to De-Stress the Holidays Turn off the news. Light candles and play music. Keep a “success list” every day. Notice what gets done, not what doesn’t. Focus on the things you like in your life. You’ll get more of them. Take a 20 minute walk. Natural light and...
by Debbie Tudor | Oct 11, 2011 | Anxiety, Communication, Counseling, Depression
How to deal with the holidays, your family, your depression and anxiety Remind yourself that people are under more pressure and are going to be harder to get along with on special days. If you choose to speak up-and “rocking the boat” is NOT a bad thing—use an “I...
by Debbie Tudor | Sep 13, 2011 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Divorce, Pain Management, Sleep Issues
What My Patients Have Taught Me Dear Friends and Clients; I have been in practice 15 years this May. I am amazed and grateful every day that I get to do the work I love. These 15 years of counseling in Rockwall, Texas have been very fulfilling. Like most therapists,...
by Debbie Tudor | Jul 25, 2011 | Codependency, Counseling, Dear Debbie: Ask A Counselor, Depression, Sleep Issues
Dear Debbie; I am so tired of helping everybody else and putting me last, but what am I supposed to do? My sister thinks that because I work at home, I can keep her kids while she goes to the store or to her job. My husband expects me to manage everything around the...
by Debbie Tudor | Jun 6, 2011 | Anxiety, Counseling, Dear Debbie: Ask A Counselor, Depression, Sleep Issues
Dear Debbie; I feel kind of “blah” all the time and my family says I don’t show much interest in anything. Sometimes I just start crying for no reason. I am irritable and have no interest in sex. I can fall asleep, but I wake up after a few hours and...
by Debbie Tudor | Apr 5, 2011 | Anxiety, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Divorce
1) If someone is mean to you a lot, don’t play with them anymore. Even if they are nice again later. 2) If you let someone get away with being mean to you once, they will do it again. And again. Until you quit playing with them. 3) If you decide to stand up...
