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Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About It?
By
Linda Mintle
Heather doesn’t want to keep thinking about the breakup she went through, but no matter how hard she tries, she can’t get those unwanted thoughts out of her head. She finds herself ruminating: “I should have done this… Why did he say that? How could I have missed the signs?” The cycle is distressing and exhausting—and it…
When Anxiety is Really About Anger
By
Linda Mintle
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Kurt made an appointment with a therapist because he was feeling increasingly anxious. What he didn’t expect was that beneath his anxiety was something deeper—unresolved anger. As the therapist explored Kurt’s history, a pattern began to emerge. Kurt had been holding on to resentment toward a relative who had wronged him years ago. While…
Redirect Those Sticky Negative Thoughts!
By
Linda Mintle
It starts the moment your day begins. You get a call from your child’s school—there’s a problem. Then the dog won’t eat. Your mom is upset with your dad. Suddenly, a small wave of stress turns into a full-on storm. You think, “This is going to be a bad day.” And just like that, your mind spirals…
Afraid to Make Commitments?
By
Linda Mintle
Kirstin was feeling pressured to say “yes” to a dating proposal. The man asking was kind, shared her faith, and came from her singles class at church. On paper, everything seemed right. So why was it so hard for her to commit—even just to a date? As we talked, it became clear: this wasn’t just…
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