Eric
About Eric
Eric L. Patterson, LPC, is a professional counselor in western Pennsylvania, who has been working for over a decade to help his clients live happier lives. By night, he is a dad, husband, runner and freelance writer specializing in transferring his mental health knowledge and experience into clear, actionable content for his readers.
Recently, Eric’s writing has expanded to a lighter side with Consume Review Repeat. Whether the topic is as serious as the impacts of anxiety or as silly as the best iced coffees around, Eric strives to keep his writing sharp, engaging and enlightening.
Eric loves his daughters, indie rock music and all things zombies. Read more about Eric and his writing on his website.
Eric's Work
Help! My Anxiety Gives Me Anxiety
Anxiety will make you worry about pretty much anything if you let it. Some people even worry about worrying — they can have anxiety about anxiety.
The Trouble With Being a Perfectionist
Being 'perfect' sounds like a good quality — wouldn't an employer or partner find it appealing? But perfectionism and anxiety can actually take its toll.
Confronting Your Anxiety Triggers
Anxiety triggers can take many forms, and they can strike at any time. Learn methods of avoidance and exposure to help you cope with them.
Do I Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
When worry crosses the line into anxiety, it is important to know what you are up against. Here's how to tell if you may have generalized anxiety disorder.
Planning a Wedding With Anxiety
Planning a wedding can completely overwhelm someone with anxiety. Do you want to reduce wedding anxiety and have the happiest day of your life? Here’s how.
The Danger of the Word ‘Should’
The trend in anxious self-talk is the word "should," which carries tremendous weight and passes judgment on yourself or a situation when you use it.
The Struggles of Gift Giving Anxiety
While others around you are excited for gathering with family and friends, you are experiencing something else; something decidedly less festive — fear.
How to Manage Nocturnal Panic Attacks
By the time night comes, you may look forward to the rest sleeping provides. This can be short-lived if nocturnal panic attacks are a part of your life.