Anxiety, in excess, comes from frequent stress reactions.  It is the subjective sense of feeling underequipped to handle the challenges of life.  The normal daily demands become too risky.  It easily results in avoidance, procrastination, panic, phobias, and depression. Anger comes with the perception of being undervalued.  Its destructive potential comes when a person is not skilled in expressing needs and interests.  So, the effort is to help a person become a more effective influencer through proper skill building and not resort to aggression. Couple Conflict is essential to the growth of a relationship.  However, people often avoid or mishandle strong emotions.  They do not know how to address their differences in needs and interests as the relationship matures.  The key is found in the practice of proper techniques. Addiction manifests itself in many forms including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, and others.  The addiction becomes a “solution” or “one stop shopping” to alter an uncomfortable mood.  The first step is to practice abstinence.  The second step becomes crucial for preventing relapse: accepting personal responsibility and advocating one’s own healthy interests. contact Dr. Hogan

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