Panic attacks are the core symptom of panic disorder. These attacks are recurrent, abrupt in onset and random. The panic attack can manifest itself as intense fear, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, palpitations, sweating, trembling, and dizziness and these symptoms can vary in intensity and duration, and can last for several minutes up […]
How Do You Get Over Your Fear of Heights?
Being afraid generally of anything can be very tiring, and it can interfere with your quality of life. Trying to avoid situations which can provoke your fears can be exhausting, especially if you are exposed to them in your surroundings. The extreme fear of heights is also known as acrophobia, and it is more common […]
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Can Claustrophobia be Treated?
Claustrophobia is defined as the irrational fear of confined spaces. Like any phobia, the severity of claustrophobia can vary widely from person to person. Some people may experience symptoms in small rooms, crawl spaces, crowds or other enclosed situations; these people might find discomfort on amusement park rides such as roller coasters that use secure […]
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Coping with the Stress of Divorce or Separation
Going through a divorce can be very hard and exhausting both physically and emotionally, and for some, it is the most stressful event they will ever experience in their lifetime. Very often is the things we don’t know that cause the most of the stress. Divorce related stress can come on many levels. The decision […]
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Managing Exam Anxiety and Panic
Almost everyone experiences some anxiety before, during and after an exam. For some, the stress can help them succeed and do their best, but after a certain point too much can cause distress and failure. When this occurs and the anxiety affects exam performance it becomes a problem. It’s important to address test anxiety promptly. […]
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How to Cope with Stress at Home
Stressful situations arise all the time, and often it may seem that there’s nothing you can do about stress. Our family responsibilities will always be demanding, the bills won’t stop coming, and the day has lasted and will always last 24 hours despite our needs for an extra hour per day. Even though it may […]
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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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Being A Hypochondriac Is Ruining My Life
Hypochondriasis is an older and more familiar term for IAD (Illness Anxiety Disorder). People with IAD are preoccupied with their health, though there is no objective reason for their concern. They will believe they have or will get a serious illness, though they have no actual symptoms of a serious illness. They may experience mild […]
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How To Deal With Stage Fright
Stage fright is an acute episode of anxiety associated with a requirement to perform in front of others. The clinical term for this is glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, which can be generalized to a fear of public performing. Glossophobia is one of the most prevalent phobias. Even very confident, extroverted people can have […]
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What To Do When You Lose Your Loved One
Loss of a loved one must be defined. Death or the end of a relationship through divorce or breakup? Death of a Loved One. This is finality. Accepting the fact that you will not see you’re loved again can be daunting. You will grieve the loss. Here some things you can expect. You will feel […]
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