Loss of Efficacy, Control, and Confidence Are Primary Sources of Anxiety

Early in life one must often work to achieve efficacy, control, and confidence. “I can accomplish; I can manage; I can do” are self-judgments that are earned only after many attempts, some of which are miserable failures. Circumstances often compel elderly adults to ask themselves, “Can I still accomplish? Can I still manage? Can I … Continue reading Loss of Efficacy, Control, and Confidence Are Primary Sources of Anxiety