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Ask Fay: Should I delete social media entirely?

Recently I've been using Twitter/x in addition to ig and tt.. I find it to be info overload with using multiple social media platforms. But then I feel like there's…

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I feel like a bad friend destroyed me, how to get over it?

Am a decade out of high school & still feel like a bad friend destroyed me, my sense of self, self-esteem, and ripped out part of my soul. Idk why…

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My self-harm urges are way out of control.

This is a trigger warning question: My self-harm urges are way out of control. My therapist and psychiatrist are aware of this, but l'd like to hear what a mental health…

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How to navigate shidduchim as a newbie?

Hi Fay! I admire your work. I've recently started shidduchim and there's people saying to look into someone, l have my own personal feelings about it, but i don't want…

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I'm struggling with my Dad...please help!

Many things my dad does get me irritable. Loud chewing/ crunching/talking loudly on the phone. I'm super sensitive to noises. He gets angry at me fast. This creates a tense…

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How to help my friend start over in Israel?

Hi Fay! My friend lives in a toxic household and she needs to get out. She wants to go to Isreal. She is 20 years old and has no one…

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I have social anxiety and tried everything...

I have social anxiety. I am afraid of silences during conversations... and therefore avoid them altogether. Having a stutter complicates things. I've tried many meds and therapies to almost no…

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I'm 39 married b'h. Dealing with social anxiety. I'm afraid of people...

I'm 39 married b'h. I didn't had easy childhood went through trauma. Dealing w/t social anxiety. (I did CBT & EMDR route my problem I feel rejected.) didn't make friends…

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I enjoy work mostly, but when I get home, I crash & feel lonely

I enjoy work mostly, but when I get home, I crash - I feel very lonely and empty inside - like I need a booster -caffeine. And then even after…

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My relationship with my mom is making me very sad

I've been having lately lots of arguments with my mother and we haven't been getting along and it's been making me very sad. I used to get along with her…

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Feeling like a failure without a driver's license

I'm 35 & don't have my driver's license. Parents didnt drive so thought " no way to practice." & " live in Brooklyn & dont need it." Now, so hard…

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How to deal with severe anxiety?

i've been struggling with severe anxiety for the past few weeks, can you help me figure out a way to deal with it? I'm not managing my day to day…

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ASK Fay #4: How to deal with my different parts that show up?

Thank you Fay for all that you do. How do I deal with my different parts that show up (like anxious part, anger part, depression part, hopeless part) I'm in…

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ASK Fay: How can I feel empowered - not victimized?

How can I feel empowered and not victimized when s/t that I x like happens. I'm not thrilled at all w paying for this, and have a lot of resentment/anger…

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ASK Fay: What to do when triggered in public and can't cry it out?

Hi Fay, thanks for this opportunity! Any tips for what to do when i get triggered in public and cant leave? BH have tools, but it normally involves crying it…

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ASK Fay: How can I help my daughter with her career?

My daughter is X a strong student. She needed P3 & got a local diploma. Seminary is hard, got some credits. College will be hard, maybe too hard. Is there…

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Ask Fay: on jealousy, emotional eating, dealing with overwhelm, keeping a wedding small, getting unstuck while studying

How do I not be jealous of my siblings who are married/ have kids etc.. I feel like a loser. Hey, my dearest! By realizing that not being married YET…

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Jewish Dating: How to Grow Through this Experience

Jewish Dating: How to Grow Through this Experience by Fay Brezel, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Like all unfamiliar experiences, dating comes with its share of fears. Here's how to begin your Jewish dating journey with a healthy sense of self-confidence.

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Coping with Grief During Holidays: Strategies and Support for Passover and Beyond

Coping with Grief During Holidays: Strategies and Support for Passover and Beyond by Fay Brezel, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

The Jewish holidays are intended to be a time of joy and celebration, but for those who are grieving, it can be a time of intense pain and struggle. Whether…

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Body Image Issues & OCD in the Jewish Community: A Step-by-Step Guide

Body Image Issues & OCD in the Jewish Community: A Step-by-Step Guide by Fay Brezel, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Do you ever find yourself struggling with negative thoughts and feelings about your appearance?

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