Anxiety – Page 2 – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Bullying and Disrespect: the Supreme Court Hearings and on the Oscars Stage

Apr 1, 2022

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Public bullying behavior has been rampant lately –– Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings and on the Oscars stage from both Chris Rock and Will Smith. Personally, I have an overwhelming visceral response from my own early bullying experiences which made an indelible imprint on my life.

Taking Laughter Personally!

Feb 28, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

If we grew up misinterpreting laughter and feeling teased and hurt, as adults we might still be struggling to understand the intent of someone’s laughter.

Tip-toeing Through Thanksgiving

Nov 23, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Thoughts of gratitude are challenging when relatives disagree on masks, vaccinations, ballot recounts, immigration, protests, riots, guns, climate change, women’s right to choose, voting or infrastructure. Here’s how to have a respectful conversation.

Inhale. Exhale.

Aug 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

In times of stress and overwhelm, think: Inhale, Exhale. The Head of School of Seattle Girls’ School portrays classroom challenges as a microcosm for the world and for our planet.

Traumatizing Experiences Can Bring On PTSD

Jan 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

When the Capitol was invaded on January 6, many members of Congress and staff were traumatized by needing to evacuate and hide for hours.They will likely experience PTSD — especially if they thought they were going to die.

What Do I Need to Feel Safe and to Be Safe?

Oct 31, 2020

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Elayne Savage, PhD

What does it take to feel safe and be safe when wildfires and high winds threaten. Reconsidering what safety actually means.

Needing Comfort and Reassurance – Getting Chaos and Fear Instead

Sep 30, 2020

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Watching the 1st presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump gave me a fearful visceral response arising from childhood experiences – the scariness of unpredictability and the overwhelming pain from bullying.

Screaming in the Car Wash

Jun 30, 2020

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Sometimes when things seem overwhelming –– it feels really good to scream out loud. My idea of self-care is to scream in a drive-through car wash.

Honoring Grief and Making Losses Real

Apr 30, 2020

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The losses and fears of pandemic have been bringing up all kinds of losses from long ago –– of security, of health, of identity, of job, of respect, of recognition, of loved ones or pets. And each old trauma contributes to the anxiety of the present.

Coping with Uncertainty, Isolation and Empty Space

Mar 31, 2020

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Elayne Savage, PhD

We can cope with the new normal from COVID-19 – sheltering in place, isolation, and fear – by filling the void and developing structure, routines, community and making new connections. But first it’s important to grieve the loss of how things used to be.

Category: Anxiety