On the outside, we all react the same to stress: Our heart rate increases, breath quickens, muscles tense and we break into a mean sweat. On the inside? Well that varies by individual experience. Your approach – whether it’s to panic, break down into tears, or completely snap – is something scientists recognize as ‘reactivity’. […]
3 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Remember that time your friend invited you out to dinner and after much deliberation you decided that you were too busy to go out? Or how about that time you considered joining a Zumba class, but reasoned that the gym was too far or too out of the way? Thinking back to those conclusions, were […]
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Everything You Need to Know about Anxiety Retreats
Making the decision to enter an extended period of time away from the concerns and demands of your everyday routine is a powerful commitment. But with the high stress and incredibly intrusive lifestyles lived today, sometimes a retreat is the answer to stress and anxiety. Retreats are designed to take you out of your daily […]
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How To Deal With Anxiety Before Bed Time
There’s nothing quite like your head hitting the pillows on your bed after a long, hard day. It’s a euphoric feeling that eases your body and mind into a state of absolute peace and serenity before you go to sleep. For some, sleep comes easily. For others however, sleep is an elusive concept that’s overshadowed […]
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Is the Thought of Bed Bugs Causing You Anxiety?
Bed bugs have been making headlines as their recent infestations hits cities and towns all over the world. These non-discriminating pests are known to infest roadside motels and even luxury homes. More and more people learning that having a bed bug infestation is not an indication of their home’s cleanliness or lifestyle, but quite simply […]
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What is the difference between mental distress, mental health problems, and mental disorders?
Psychiatry and mental health suffer heavily from stigma. As a result of that stigma, there has been a movement towards emphasizing mental health wellness, rather than psychiatric disorders. And because of the stigma associated with being labeled with psychiatric illness, psychiatric patients are now called ‘mental health clients.’ Psychiatric inpatient units have been renamed as […]
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Does nervousness affect a lie detector test?
Yes, nervousness can affect a lie detector test. A lie detector test, also known as a polygraph, is set up to detect autonomic responses, which detect involuntary body functions that are not under conscious control, such as heart rate and skin conductivity. The premise behind a lie detector test, or polygraph, is that a lie […]
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As a coach, how can you use anxiety to improve performance?
Healthy doses of anxiety can help you as a coach to improve the performance of your constituents. Healthy anxiety creates enough tension in a person so that change can occur. As a parent-coach for your teenage children, if you make it too comfortable at home, your teenagers will just lounge around, wanting to stay and […]
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What Are Some Tips To Deal With Dating Anxiety?
Yes, I can provide some tips for dealing with dating anxiety. Dating anxiety is the extreme fear of going on a date. But dating anxiety is more than a fear of dating. It is the fear of being embarrassed on a date. You are self-conscious if you are worthy enough or good looking enough or […]
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Please explain anxiety while driving?
Yes, I will explain anxiety while driving. Fear of driving, or driving phobia, can be a specific phobia, where driving is avoided at all costs. If you are somehow in a situation where you need to drive, then driving is endured with severe anxiety, which may culminate in a panic attack. Not much research has […]
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