I was never one who dreamed about having the most perfect, magical wedding, so I assumed wedding planning would be a breeze once the time came. But, I was wrong. And I’m sure many of you can relate because anxiety related to wedding planning is actually a common experience. Now that I’m currently in the midst of planning my own wedding, I realize that even as a psychiatrist knowledgeable of various techniques and ways to cope, the process comes with various anxiety triggers. For example, wedding planning may bring up issues related to the following: complex family dynamics, issues with communication, struggles with perfectionism, time management, financial issues, and the list goes on.
In addition, we may find that wedding planning tests our abilities to cope with anxiety. As someone who had seen a therapist for several years, this process has motivated me to recall the skills I learned from my therapist, reflect on my training as a psychiatrist, and utilize the therapy techniques that I regularly share with my patients. So check out the article I wrote for Healthline HERE for tips on how to cope with wedding planning anxiety, which can most definitely be applied to daily life as well!
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