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) […]
How Exactly Do SSRI’s Work?
Today, I will talk about how SSRIs work. SSRIs, otherwise known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, are antidepressant medication which work by increasing the serotonin levels in the synapses between neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). So here, we have a picture of neurons: The neuron before the synapse (the space between the neurons) […]
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The Relationship of Stress to Performance
Ever notice that when someone is doing something awesome- be it winning a game, acing a test, making great music, fulfilling a lifetime dream- they are aroused and full of energy? On the other hand, when something is not done to expectation- losing a game, failing a test, missing notes on playing music, not doing […]
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How To Avoid Burnout From Your Job
Unfortunately, many people experience burnout from their job. In the course of working in your job, you may experience numerous job stressors, which exacerbates and adds to your stressors in your personal life. These stressors include the pressures from the job, relationship problems, illness in the family, obligations with child rearing, looking after your elderly parents, […]
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How Health Anxiety Evolves – The Negative Cycle of Health Anxiety
Today, I will talk about the negative cycle of health anxiety. Health anxiety, also known as hypochondria and illness anxiety disorder, is having intense worry, fears, and preoccupation about the possibility of having an undiagnosed medical illness. So having health anxiety can be highly disruptive to your life, as you spend so much time and […]
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How PTSD Evolves- The Negative Cycle of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is also known as post traumatic stress disorder. PTSD can occur after you have experienced a major trauma. Symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder include re-experiencing the traumatic event, which can come in the form of nightmares or flashbacks about the trauma. You also become hypervigilant and you start to scan your environment for […]
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How Social Phobia Evolves- The Negative Cycle of Social Anxiety Disorder
Today, I’m going to talk about the negative cycle of social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder. Social phobia is about anxiety about being scrutinized in social situations. It’s also about the fear of being embarrassed when having to perform in front of people, like when giving a speech, or when being in a […]
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How Panic Disorder Evolves – The Negative Cycle of Panic Disorder
Today, I will talk about how panic disorder develops. If you do not know what the negative cycle of panic disorder is like, and how you get stuck in a panic loop, then this article can be very helpful. We also have a video of this article if you prefer that format. The following flowchart details […]
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Anxiety, Hot Flashes, and Menopause
Joanne is a 44 year female, who developed severe anxiety symptoms after her husband was caught with marital infidelity. She was previously without anxiety symptoms before this highly stressful event. Joanne, a mother of a 6 year old daughter, visited her doctor due to complaints of problems sleeping, fatigue, poor concentration, and irritability. Her doctor […]
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5 Facts about Men and Anxiety
Even though anxiety is more frequently diagnosed in women, men are affected by this condition as well. Why we see less cases of anxiety in men may be due to the fact that men are less likely to seek help, because they do not see the importance of dealing with their anxiety issues. Negligence for […]
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