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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Everyone has concerns in life. Sometimes these concerns become overwhelming and we can become
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
Stressed? Perhaps you don't have enough salt in your diet. In a new study, researchers at the
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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Beta-blockers are a class of drugs most commonly used to treat heart conditions, although they are useful in the treatment of a variety of other...
Everyone has concerns in life. Sometimes these concerns become overwhelming and we can become riddled with anxiety. Some people, when overwhelmed...
We know it is necessary to breathe but do not always appreciate how important it is to breathe well.
In all types of meditation, energy...
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If you have math anxiety, your issues with solving number problems may have nothing to do with your math capability or disdain of numbers.
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The University of Central Florida newspaper published an article about an interesting clinical trial at the UCF Anxiety Disorders Clinic in the...
The antidepressant Nardil, in the class of antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), is also frequently prescribed as a...
We are aware of which foods to avoid when struggling with generalized anxiety disorder, but knowing which items can actually help reduce your...
Librium, known generically as chlordiazepoxide, is a benzodiazepine used to relieve anxiety and to control the agitation that is a side effect of...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (ODC) is, as its name implies, characterized by a combination of obsessions and compulsions. Most of us know at...
Yet another study has confirmed that yoga can assist in the treatment of a wide range of psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety,...
Who we spend our time with is just as important as what we spend our time doing; maintaining close relationships is a necessary and wonderful part...
An article from Prevention provides a list of 6 strange physical symptoms of stress that you may not even associate with too much stress in your...
There is a research study getting some press now about the effect of helicopter parenting on the anxiety level of children. A helicopter parent is...
Anafranil is the brand name of the tricyclic antidepressant clomipramine. It is approved by the FDA to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and is...
People are interested in herbal remedies for anxiety for a variety of reasons--some of the...
Uncontrollable shaking can happen when your arms, hands, legs and even your entire body may feel shaky or like they are trembling.
Some...
Findings by researchers from Michigan State University adds to the growing evidence that links a common parasite to suicide attempts.
The...
Agoraphobia is a disorder that develops when a person begins to avoid situations associated with anxiety. It arises from an anxiety condition that...
I subscribe to the Psychotherapy Networker e-newsletter and just read a great article by Nancy Errebo, Psy. D., about using EMDR with a returning...
We all know that bullying and other stressful social situations can have lasting effects on a person, but a new study from New York’s Rockefeller...
Acupuncture, a procedure that originated thousands of years ago in China, is becoming an increasingly common choice for treating anxiety and...
There are a lot of techniques and good advice available on how to overcome panic disorder, from watching what you eat and drink to changing the...
What is an Anxiety Disorder? An “anxiety disorder” is an umbrella term that refers to a number of different mental health conditions. While...