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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Getting around town during peak traffic hours can bring stress to even the most relaxed of us,
Sometimes it seems that life would be easier without emotions. It’s true, we would not have to
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
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Like all benzodiazepines, Ativan (generic: lorazepam) can cause both physical and psychological dependence. Stopping it suddenly often results in...
When you consider common symptoms of anxiety, such as a pounding heart, sweating, and dizziness or lightheadedness, it seems obvious that 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...
While anxiety can be a disorder in itself, it is also known to be a symptom of a number of physical disorders and illnesses. Before beginning...
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Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, sounds like a good name for an avatar in a fantasy game, but it is already the name of an herb...
The University of Central Florida newspaper published an article about an interesting clinical trial at the UCF Anxiety Disorders Clinic in the...
Postpartum depression and anxiety are real, debilitating disorders that affect some women after they give birth.
Brought on by hormone...
If you're contemplating starting medication for an anxiety disorder, you no doubt have discovered that there are literally dozens of prescription...
Serax, known generically as oxazepam, is a member of the class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is prescribed to relieve symptoms of...
While anxiety disorders in children are often overlooked, they are actually the most common childhood psychiatric problem. Children can suffer...
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...
A report in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity concludes that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce inflammation and reduce anxiety. The study...
No one is a complete stranger to anxiety. We all have times when we feel worried or fearful--sometimes extremely so. Feeling anxious now and then...
As adults, we are well aware that our work environment has an effect on our mental health. When we're trying to do our jobs without the resources...
Stress can strike anyone at any time, but anxiety occurs when stress is present for an extended amount of time, from several months to several...
Women might have a leg up on men when it comes to interviewing for a job, say researchers at the University of Western Toronto. The data from a...
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...
We are aware of which foods to avoid when struggling with generalized anxiety disorder, but knowing which items can actually help reduce your...
A new study has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of a novel treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using drugs that don't...
One way to help ourselves manage discomfort, whether chronic pain or anxiety, is to think about it in specific terms.
Words such as pain...
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is produced in response to stress, and it is a necessary part of the fight or flight response that helps the...
Celxa or Citalopram, is used to treat depression. Citalopram is in a class of antidepressants (mood elevators)...
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...
Serotonin is the neurotransmitter most linked to mood disorders like depression, but scientific evidence showing the role it plays is surprisingly...
When experiencing signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder, as listed below, it is important to provide your doctor with as many specifics as...