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
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A team of scientists from UCLA has concluded a study in rats that suggests that trauma to the
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Stressful life events are difficult for everyone, but they can be especially hard on those who already have an anxiety disorder. A recent study...
Medications are an important tool for people dealing with anxiety, but most experts agree that they are best used as a short-term solution for...
The revised psychiatric diagnostic manual, the DSM-5, has an interesting addition: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
So ladies, if...
The antidepressant Effexor, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), was first introduced in 1993 and is approved for the treatment...
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Researchers at the University of Utah's Pain Research Center have released the results of a new study that reinforces the notion that music can...
Just because a thought visits your mind does not mean it is true. Negative thoughts about yourself and speculation about what’s going to happen...
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A report in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity concludes that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation and reduce anxiety. The study...
A new series of studies and experiments by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, illustrate the stress- and fear-...
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People with an excess of MeCP2 protein experience anxiety and a range of other behavioral issues, but Baylor College of Medicine scientists have...
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A couple dozen people are waiting to board a plane, and at the last minute the flight is delayed...
One person immediately runs up to the...
Stressed? Perhaps you don't have enough salt in your diet. In a new study, researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that elevated sodium...
Serax® is the brand name for the drug oxazepam, a benzodiazepine that has been in use since the 1960s.
Serax is used primarily for the...
Psychological problems associated with nausea and vomiting include anxiety nausea. Nausea and vomiting are, in most cases, harmless....
Everyone experiences mild anxiety from time to time. Occasional stress over work and family obligations is a normal part of life, as is anxiety...
Anxiety sweating is a very common symptom with an anxiety disorder. In most cases, anxiety sweating is perfectly natural.
Being angry,...
One of the most commonly used and most effective treatments for mental health issues, particularly anxiety disorders and depression, is cognitive...
Everyone suffers symptoms of anxiety now and then, and for many people anxiety is a chronic problem. But not all who suffer from anxiety...
There’s no sure way of preventing generalized anxiety disorder, but there are certain steps you can take to keep your anxiety disorder from...
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...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a mix of mindfulness meditation and simple yoga poses. It has been proven to help people reduce...