Anna Sherman Registered Psychotherapist

x ? Do you have days where you wake up feeling completely overwhelmed and like you can’t get out of bed? We all know that anxiety can be exhausting and draining when it is not dealt with and cared for properly. When we ignore, deny and hide our anxiety, telling ourselves and others that we are fine when we’re not, we allow that anxiety to slowly break us down until we reach the point of burn-out.... Anxiety doesn’t define us, but it is something that some of us live with. Just like any other health condition that shows up unannounced, anxiety needs to be treated as it comes, in order to properly process it and heal our minds, bodies and souls. Taking time, space and quiet when you need it, to process your anxiety is not a luxury, it’s an essential part of your personal upkeep and self-care. Investing in your emotional health TODAY will pay-off in the future. Have you experienced emotional burn-out? How did you deal with it? Let me know . . #annasherman #registeredpsychotherapist #dearmyanxiety #toronto #ilovetoronto #the6ix #wethenorth #anxietytips #copingskills #,entalhealthmatters #torontoblogger #416 #647 #torontolife #torontoigers #anxietytipsandtricks #anxietyrelief #anxietyawareness #mentalhealtheducation #anxietymanagement #anxietysurvivor #healyourmind #healyourself #anxietyrecovery #emotinalhealing #worryless #anxiousmind #overcominganxiety #takecareofyourself #anxietyfree #depressionandanxiety #fightanxiety

? Give your anxiety a name of someone you normally wouldn’t listen to. This allows you to separate your anxious thoughts from yourself by dismissing them and sending them on their way. ~ Anna Sherman, RP My anxiety’s name is Fred. ... Yup, that’s right FRED! Whenever Fred comes knocking at the door, I roll my eyes and politely ask him to please go away. What is the name of your anxiety? What do you tell him when he comes to visit? *PSA: you don’t have to be as polite as me . . . #annasherman #registeredpsychotherapist #torontotherapy #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #anxietyrelief #anxietyproblems #dearmyanxiety #anxietysupport #emotionalhealth #anxietywarrior #iamstrong #doitforyourself #workingonmyself #socialanxiety #anxietyawareness #heretohelp #letstalk #toronto #madeincanada #empoweredwomen #jewishwomen #cognitivepsychology #selfhelpjourney #copingstrategies #psychologistlife #feelyourfeelings #momswithanxiety #timetotalk #dontsufferinsilence #anxiousmind #anxietyattacl

x? Do you keep telling yourself you are ok? It’s all in your head? Just get over it? Studies show that denying ourselves our actual feelings will only make them creep up on us more frequently and intensely. BUT acknowledging the emotions we are feeling and giving them a label, actually helps us to be more honest with ourselves, allowing us to process and work through our true emotions, rather than ignoring and denying them.... The next time you are experiencing anxiety, take a minute to recognize in yourself what you’re feeling and label it with the proper emotional word. Take a few deep breaths and tell yourself, I am having some anxiety right now. Just like MAGIC, this will help the feeling process and pass through instead of sticking around and becoming overwhelming. Drop a if this has helped with your anxiety! . . #annasherman #torontotherapy #toronto #ilovetoronto #the6ix #wethenorth #anxietytips #copingskills #,entalhealthmatters #torontoblogger #416 #647 #torontolife #torontoigers #anxietytipsandtricks #anxietyrelief #anxietyawareness #mentalhealtheducation #anxietymanagement #anxietysurvivor #healyourmind #healyourself #anxietyrecovery #emotinalhealing #worryless #anxiousmind #overcominganxiety #takecareofyourself #anxietyfree #depressionandanxiety #fightanxiety

Happy New Years to all my clients, followers, family, friends & community! I would like to take a moment to wish you compassion, connection, insight and growth. Insight as you learn more about yourself and growth as you take that knowledge and use it to challenge yourself. May you grow towards your highest self in 2021. Let’s find strength in the adversity we faced over the past year and build the hopes and resolutions of this brand new year. Just remember, no matter how ha...rd the past is, you can always begin again. Drop a below if you’re ready for 2021!

The simple truth is that happy marriages based on a deep friendship. By this, I mean a mutual respect for and enjoyment of each other’s company. - Dr. John Gottman A lot of movies may try to convince you that successful relationships are based on passionate, romance-filled love stories but that is not the case! . It’s the root of commitment and trust and forms the basis for intimacy and pleasurable sex. Shared goals... and interests build that we-ness, which is key for a happy and secure marriage. Without a shared sense of meaning, loneliness sets in and couples drift apart. Lack of authentic connection is impossible to cover up in any relationship. Are YOU married to your best friend? . . #gottmaninstitute #traumarecovery #traumainformed #gottmantherapist #emotionallyfocusedtherapist #gottmantherapy #marriagerocks #onlinetherapy #marriedtomybestfriend #gottmanmethod #registeredpsychotherapist #torontoblogger #husbandandwifeteam #foreverandalways #marriedandhappy #marriagegoals #marriedlifeisthebestlife #marriedforlife #keepdating #toronto #canadianmade #deepfriendship #partnerincrime

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Raise your hand if you have experienced this before! You know the type- there’s that one great guy who is just your friend. Or is he? You hang with him in groups, text every week, maybe every day, and spend hours talking on the phone.... Maybe you even meet up for coffee or ice skating on a random Saturday night, , of course. ... The relationship never seems to move past the friend zone, he never officially asks you out & you don’t say anything because he’s clearly not interested in anything more. But. He flatters you, compliments your outfit, makes flirtatious comments & maybe even suggestive advances. It’s hard to meet another guy to date because most of your needs are being fulfilled by this one friend. And when dating is so frustrating as it is, who has the motivation? What’s the point when the void is being filled right here and now. ? Why is this friendship being held back from growing into something more? fulfills a lot of needs without making a serious commitment. It may be fun for a limited time, but sooner or later, you may grow to want something more- like a relationship. Is this the guy you want a relationship with? Does this guy want a relationship with you? Is he ready for a relationship at all? Great questions. If you are relationship-minded and one of your life goals is to meet the right person, then be mindful of recognizing the signs of a . If the interactions between you are not progressing from friendship commitment; reconsider what it is you want. Set some boundaries, be clear, and empower yourself. Setting a clear of the life you want will bring you closer to reaching that goal. Like this post if you have ever been in a !

5 ways to create emotional safety in your relationship.

Do any of these sound familiar? , ’ . , , .... , ’ . Intimacy is not just about physical attraction. Yes, that’s a big part of it, but intimacy is not only about what goes on between a couple in their sexual encounters. You can easily have physical attraction & chemistry without being truly intimate. True intimacy is deeper; sharing your internal thoughts, feelings & fears with your SO. It’s about connecting in a different way than other relationships & bonding on a level that brings the physical into the emotional. True intimacy requires ingredients: authenticity & vulnerability. If you are not living an authentic life, you will be unable to experience true emotional intimacy. Authenticity requires being real with yourself & with your SO; being in touch with the way you feel about yourself & learning to love yourself for the unique qualities you have to offer to the world. By being true to yourself, you can uncover the deeper emotions that may be holding you back from getting to where you really want to be and your SO can help you get there. Vulnerability is about breaking down your emotional walls & letting your SO in. They may know intellectually how you are feeling, but by being vulnerable, you are committing to show your emotions to your SO in a genuine & authentic way. These shifts don’t just happen overnight. It takes hard work to start showing up for yourself. Start by tapping into your innermost thoughts, feelings & fears. Only by bringing authenticity and vulnerability into your stream of consciousness, will you start to know yourself as an intimate person. Becoming intimate with yourself is the most rewarding & effective way to empower yourself to show up for your SO. Leave a "YES" below if you agree