I get this question frequently from people who are anxious and have panic attacks. While CBT is effective and attempts to find anxiety-provoking and maladaptive thoughts, people who are anxious can’t always find those triggering thoughts, and just have a panic attack out of the blue, so it seems. The issue with people who have […]
Why do people struggle with ambiguity, and why does it cause anxiety?
This is a great question. Ambiguity and uncertainty causes worry and anxiety because we have an inherent need to have control over our lives. When we don’t know what the outcome will be, or when we think we have no choices, then we worry. Only when we are certain, and know that we can do […]
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What is Stress?
Stress (psychological stress or strain) is a mental strain or tension that results from your body’s response to very demanding, adverse, or traumatic circumstances, also known as stressors. And having stress (body’s response) is the same as being ‘stressed.’ So when you are stressed, your body thinks it is under attack and therefore triggers the […]
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What Happens If I Don’t Treat My Anxiety? Can It Get Worse?
Healthy anxiety usually goes away on its own. Healthy anxiety is experienced by everyone, and is usually triggered by stressors. The good news is that healthy anxiety usually goes away on its own, when the stressor lifts. Anxiety disorders are different, as they are chronic, affects your functioning, and does not go away on their […]
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Why Do Anxiety Disorder And Depression Occur?
As a psychiatrist, many people come to me with their questions about anxiety and depression. A question I get frequently is how anxiety and depressive disorders occur. A friend of mine came up to me with his questions about his son, as he was recently diagnosed with social anxiety and depression. His question was how […]
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What is in KalmPro, and does it work?
KalmPro What is it: KalmPro is a natural supplement for anxiety, made from a proprietary blend of inositol, theanine, passionflower, lavender, and lemon balm.1 It is used to treat anxiety, and classified as an herbal and nutritional supplement, as well as an OTC medication. It comes in 750mg capsules. (Learn more from Healthy Mind Research) […]
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How Effective is Zoloft for Panic Disorders?
Zoloft is very effective for panic disorder. Zoloft, generic name sertraline, is an antidepressant medication in the SSRI class (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Of all the SSRIs, Zoloft has relatively fewer side effects and is generally well tolerated. It is also quite effective for panic disorder. In reality, all of the SSRIs are effective for […]
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What are the Symptoms of Burnout or Being Stressed Out?
Burnout, also known as being stressed out, can occur in people who have to deal with ever increasing stressors both at work and in their personal lives. Burnout can especially be a problem in high-achievers and professionals who want to be highly productive and want to excel at their careers. The problem with ambition and […]
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I am constantly worried about my health; is this normal?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Ann in Detroit. I am constantly worried about my health; is this normal? Well, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you think that you may be suffering from a serious disease, but upon a visit to your doctor, it was actually nothing […]
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How do you know if you have social anxiety or some other type of anxiety?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Erma in Detroit. How do you know if you have social anxiety or some other type of anxiety? If you’re concerned you may have an anxiety problem, this is a good question to ask. Everybody experiences anxiousness, fear, and worry at one point or another […]
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