Anxiety Disorders

When someone sustains a major loss in their life, such as a diagnosis of a chronic illness, they deal with the initial loss plus the continuing change in their life due to the condition. Block...

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid naturally produced in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitter in suppressing nerve impulses related to anxiety.

The Holiday Seasons can be a real downer for several people. There are a variety of reasons and several theories regarding the holiday blues. For some it's stress, for others its loneliness, and...

We are born with the "Fight" or "Flight" syndrome. It is a natural survival mechanism AND completely adaptable. Think about something like "Bungee Jumping" or...

A little anxiety can help us perform better. If your feelings of anxiety are getting in the way of doing what you need to do, you are feeling too much anxiety. Here's how to bring it under control.

While trying to help someone going through trauma, there are human costs, associated with "compassion" or "indirect trauma" fatigue. "Compassion" or "indirect...

Being spontaneous can open tons of doors for yourself that you never knew existed. All too often we all stick to a routine and plan things ahead of time. Which is great, but sometimes it makes...

Shyness comes in a continuum, ranging from "stage fright" to "hermit." If you are shy enough that it causes you distress, makes it difficult to work or enjoy a social life, or...

How to get through an Anxiety or Panic Attack, as quickly as possible, using simple phrases and actions.

Stress serves a purpose for human behavior. For some, it motivates us into action. However, when this coping mechanism becomes a hindrance, stunts our growth for fulfilling our full potential and...

Fears can have a debilitating effect in some people's lives. Some fears are considered healthy, but for others these same fears can be taken out of context and take on too large a role in an...

Worries can be a hindrance to most everyone but they need not be "mountains" that seem unattainable. Here are a few simple suggestions that might help...

We all suffer from anxiety at some point in our lives. Depending on the level of anxiety you have every day, will determine the vigilance you will need in order to monitor and manage and eradicate...

Ruminating--that is constant worrying about your life and what is going on in it--can be destructive, time-consuming and hurtful to your health. Here are some tips to help you...

It's easy to panic during times like these, but it's actually panic that can cause more damage than our actual problems. There are ways to make it through times like this, and believe it or not,...

Everyone on this planet worries from time to time but you can do something to lessen those worries...

You have looked up symbols for your dreams to try and figure them out, but have you tried asking yourself questions to figure out your dream? Try asking yourself these 4 question and it will...

If you suffer panic attacks, you may feel that you are going crazy and that you have no control over your body. As the fear suddenly hits, your body activates the “fight or flight”...

When the wheels are turning and you can't stop worrying about something and it starts to consume you, try this technique to stop the cycle.

If you don't protect yourself, you may be setting yourself up for some bad times. If things get overwhelming, you may begin to think horrible thoughts. I don't want this to happen to you. I...

How to understand and overcome depersonalization. Step by step description of how this anxiety symptom manifests itself and why there is no cause for worry.

First of all, accept that what ever it was, it hurt you more deeply than you are aware of. It brings you nightmares, flashbacks, your concentration is flawed, you feel anxious and you don't...