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Dr. Russ Morfitt

The Constant Creeping of ANTs Will Wear Away the Stone Mental Health

The Constant Creeping of ANTs Will Wear Away the Stone

"The constant creeping of ANTs will wear away the stone." This old saying of unknown origin speaks to the incredible impact of even the smallest insects, over time, on the hardest surface. The constant grinding of small feet wears away even the most solid rock. Sadly, this is also true of our ANTs, those Automatic Negative Thoughts that constantly wear away at even the most confident self and contribute to challenges such as depression, social anxiety, and stress, anxiety and worry.
Dr. Russ Morfitt
January 29, 2015
Social Anxiety, Stress & Depression during the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” DepressionSeasonal Mental HealthStress & Anxiety

Social Anxiety, Stress & Depression during the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

It’s officially here, the proverbial “most wonderful time of the year.” But for some, especially those living with social anxiety, this time of year may be anything but wonderful. Work parties, family gatherings, holiday travel, it can all get stressful in a hurry for a social anxiety sufferer
Dr. Russ Morfitt
December 17, 2014
Take Social Anxiety Off Your Thanksgiving Menu Seasonal Mental Health

Take Social Anxiety Off Your Thanksgiving Menu

Halloween has passed and the holiday season is in full swing. This week, thoughts turn to turkey, pumpkin pie, gratitude, football and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. For some, Thanksgiving is a welcome day of food, family, and relaxation. For people living with social anxiety, it may be anything but relaxing. Instead of dreaming about food and the game, they may be concerned about making it through the day because of all the possible social anxiety triggers:
Dr. Russ Morfitt
November 24, 2014
Overcoming Social Anxiety was HARD, but it changed my life…

Overcoming Social Anxiety was HARD, but it changed my life…

Hi fellow social anxiety fighters! I’m Heidi. I’m 24 and I live in Milwaukee. I’ve dealt with social anxiety my entire life. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t feel nervous about something. My anxiety has focused around food mostly; whether people were monitoring what I was eating, whether people would judge me for what I ordered, whether something would be too expensive, you get the idea.
Dr. Russ Morfitt
October 20, 2014