Anxiety disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, or anxiety that disrupt daily life. Explore coping mechanisms, treatment options, and personal stories to understand better and manage these prevalent conditions.
If you live with anxiety, you likely want to do whatever you can to relieve it. For example, maybe you’ve considered using a service dog for anxiety. Dogs have long been used as service animals for people with disabilities. They can also serve those with mental health conditions like anxiety. But what qualifies as a … Read more
Do you feel anxious a lot of the time? Is it the “normal anxious” that we all feel at some point, or is it the “weirdly anxious” that seems to get out of hand? It is perfectly normal for people to worry. We can’t help it. There are many uncertainties in life and it’s only … Read more
What do you do when you’re feeling depressed? How do you get back on your feet and face the day? There are a lot of ways to work through this distressing phase, and we all have different techniques for coping. Some of us allow ourselves to hit rock bottom because we believe we will eventually … Read more
If you live with anxiety, you know how difficult calming your mind can be. Anxiety can make it hard to concentrate, sleep, or even get through your day-to-day activities. Fortunately, many techniques can help calm your mind when anxiety strikes. One of these techniques is known as the 3-3-3 rule for anxiety. In this article, … Read more
Your heart races, there’s a drumming in your ears, and you feel sick to your stomach. Perhaps you even struggle to breathe, or you feel pins and needles lock your limbs in place as you begin feeling totally overwhelmed. No, you haven’t been swallowed by a boa constrictor; instead, it’s crippling anxiety in its most … Read more
Feeling like you might just go insane if you have to add any more to your to-do list? You might be a little overwhelmed. It’s an awful feeling when your task pile has turned into a task Kilimanjaro – and it’s becoming all too common in our always “on” time is money world. So, if … Read more
Have you lost a loved one due to an unexpected separation or death… and felt like you never got past their leaving? Do you experience feelings of insecurity, jealousy, rage, anxiety or obsessive thoughts when you are in a close friendship or intimate relationship? Maybe you sabotage relationships so they fall apart? Or you’re too controlling? … Read more
Morning anxiety is a bummer when you’re hustling to kick-start your day. If you only knew how to break the cycle of morning anxiety, your day could begin on a positive note. Thanks to morning anxiety, I’m bombarded with racing thoughts surrounding the uncertainties of my day from the very moment I open my darn eyes. It … Read more
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, there are about 40 million American adults who experience anxiety disorders every year. There are several factors that cause anxiety, including genetics, the environment, a person’s medical history, and/or the use of prohibited substances. Although anxiety disorders are common and a cause of concern for sufferers … Read more
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