I recently finished an episode of Paradise (highly recommend), and Shailene Woodley’s character, Annie, really stayed with me. Because of a traumatic past, Annie lives in a self-imposed "cocoon," guarded by a deep mistrust of others. There was one scene in particular that struck a chord: while walking down a path, her companion wanted to say hello to a group of strangers who were passing by. Annie retreated, unable to do the same—and yet, when her friend spoke to them, nothing bad happened....

We have all been there: a strange ache, a lingering cough, or a new mole leads to a "quick" Google search. But for those struggling with Health Anxiety , that search doesn't provide relief. Instead, it sparks a downward spiral of "what-ifs," hours of research, and a desperate need for a doctor’s reassurance that never seems to last. At my private practice, North Point Therapy, based in Toronto, Ontario, I often work with adults who feel like they are "doing their due diligence" by staying...

When Love Becomes a Source of Anxiety Most people experience doubts in relationships from time to time. “Is this really the right person...