Anxiety can keep us from being happy.
A small amount of anxiety can be useful. But disproportionate anxiety causes fear, apprehension, worry and nervousness that can hold us back and even make our lives a living nightmare.
The posts in this category focus on understanding and dealing with multiple facets of anxiety to help us live calmer and happier lives.
We all know what anxiety feels like — that dreadful sensation of panic, worry, and restlessness that sucks the joy out of life. There are times when anxiety is so intense and overwhelming that you tend to lose touch with reality. In other words, you fixate on whatever worry-filled thoughts are racing through your head. … Read more
Have you ever woken up in the morning with a voice in your head telling you to worry about different things? It is that irrefutably real voice that constantly tells you that you’re worthless and stupid, and that no matter how hard you try, you are going to mess up all important things. Does this … Read more
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, every year around 40 million American adults suffer from anxiety disorders. This comprises around 18% of the country’s entire population. (You can see the exact findings here.) Different factors put people at risk for having an anxiety disorder, including: Anxiety disorders are common, but the good … Read more
For those of you who experience social anxiety, you know firsthand the isolation that follows. Being uncomfortable at social events, parties, and other gatherings, can affect your friendships or intimate relationships. And relationships, both platonic and romantic, are one of the pillars of happiness. In fact, research has shown that positive relationships could be the … Read more
Have you ever felt so crushed by life that you could barely find a reason to get out of bed in the morning? Or perhaps you went through a traumatic experience that has inflicted profound emotional wounds. Many of us experience nervous breakdowns whenever life takes a turn for the worse, leaving us feeling overwhelmed … Read more
Feeling anxious or nervous at times is a common part of life. But, when anxiety or fear becomes too much to handle, it may be the result of an anxiety disorder. Before a person gets diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, a psychiatrist or therapist must determine that their fear or anxiety is: If you’ve been … Read more
Do you often feel anxious? Have you been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder? Feeling anxious most of the time is a serious matter. While it is normal for people to worry about things now and then—even trivial things—extreme anxiety is a real concern. Your feelings are valid, but you also need to acknowledge them and … Read more
There are many different reasons why people hate talking on the phone. According to various studies, those reasons include concern about sounding weird to the caller, being misunderstood, fear of being unable to satisfy the caller’s need, or the caller not thinking highly of them. And often it is an introvert that fits the bill. … Read more
Are you having a hard time looking for a job because of your anxiety? Or maybe you are just really trying to find a less stressful job because the one you have right now is too much? Good news! We have compiled a list of 23 low-stress jobs that can help you be happier and … Read more
Is anxiety a sin? What does the bible say about anxiety and fear? Sometimes, fear and anxiety eat up all our energy. They take over lives for a period of time, leaving us with no other option but to cry and succumb to depression. But feeling afraid and being anxious is never a sin. How … Read more