Stress and anxiety are largely a result of mental or emotional distress, causing feelings such as apprehension, fear, frustration, and anger....
There are two main strategies used to overcome social anxiety disorder (sometimes called “social phobia”). The first is medication and the second...
Here is a simple relaxation exercise you can do while riding the bus or train to work, taking a break at work or school, sitting with your morning...
All of the little things we do to help ourselves gradually allow us to feel and do better.
If you are prone to anxiety, be attentive to how...
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A new series of studies and experiments by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of
People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) may experience heightened levels of anger, and
Findings by researchers from Michigan State University adds to the growing evidence that links a
Children with difficulty breathing in their sleep—evidenced by snoring, mouth-breathing, or
A team of scientists from UCLA has concluded a study in rats that suggests that trauma to the
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A study published in the journal Archives of Psychiatry has found that anxiety and mood disorders are more common in people with low incomes....
Children with social phobias are more likely to be judged as less attractive by their peers than those without anxiety disorders, according to a...
This is a topic I have wanted to touch on for a long time. There are so many people that deal with this fear on a day to day basis. Unable to...
If you're contemplating starting medication for an anxiety disorder, you no doubt have discovered that there are literally dozens of prescription...
This article was written exclusively for LivingWithAnxiety.com by Camille Rynd. She explains why she resorted to self-medicating and how much...
The latest research into the therapeutic possibilities of hallucinogenic mushrooms adds more weight to the argument that psilocybin, when taken in...
Perceived threats trigger the 'fight or flight' response—that sequential process that prepares you either to put up a fight to defend your life—...
If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you may occasionally experience an anxiety attack.
An anxiety attack is described as a sudden...
Vivactil (generic protriptyline hydrochloride) is a tricyclic antidepressant approved by the FDA to treat depression in adults (age 18 and over)....
It has already been shown many times that adults with mental illnesses often had poor cognitive skills in their youth. What hasn't been...
Is it true that you can ease anxiety by relaxing with a soothing cup of tea? In general, tea is known for it's calming benefits. Sitting down with...
Much of our anxiety rests on assumptions that we have made. We assume the worst possible scenario will come true. We assume we know what others...
The expression "worried sick" caught on for a reason--it is not uncommon for anxiety to produce nausea as a symptom. Severe anxiety or fear cause...
A team of neuroscientists from the New School for Social Research in New York has announced that not only are the areas of the brain responsible...
The precise causes of hoarding are unknown, but it appears that both genetics and environmental factors play a role. Because hoarding behaviors...
If you struggle with exam anxiety, you’re not alone. Test-taking can be one of the anxiety causes while in school, but it can be overcome.
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Ludiomil (generic: maprotiline) is a tetracyclic antidepressant used for the treatment of depression and anxiety. As with any medication, there...
When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has proven to be quite effective. CBT focuses on treating anxiety...
Anxiety sufferers in the 21st century have a relatively new avenue of help and support: the Internet. As more and more people turn to Google first...
For many people, feelings of stress lead to periods of eating high-calorie and high-fat comfort foods. Now scientists are a step closer to knowing...
Inderal, known generically as propranolol, is a beta blocker that has been in use since the 1960s. Like other beta blockers, it was developed to...
We may use them interchangeably, and they certainly go hand in hand, but stress and anxiety are not exactly one in the same. Yes, both can cause...
In what probably doesn't come as a surprise to many people, a research study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology reports that the...
Zoloft or Sertraline comes as a tablet and concentrates to take by mouth. It is usually taken once...
Psychological problems associated with nausea and vomiting include anxiety nausea. Nausea and vomiting are, in most cases, harmless....
Anxiety develops after an extended period of stress, usually six months or longer. When you suffer from an anxiety disorder, it can severely...