Yes, yoga helps for anxiety. Of the 35 studies looking at yoga and the effect on stress and anxiety, the majority of the studies show that yoga is associated with a significant reduction of stress and anxiety (Li and Goldsmith, 2012). Yoga helps you to be mindful of posture, balance, muscle tone, relationship of body […]
What Are Some Techniques To Help With Anxiety? What Are Some Coping Skills For Anxiety?
Ask some people this question, and they will tell you to just “snap out of it.” However, as someone who recovered from anxiety as a sufferer and someone who treated anxiety as a psychiatrist, “snapping out of it”is certainly not the answer. The sheer intensity of the ruminating and maladaptive thoughts just churns in your […]
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What Are Some Over-The-Counter Medications That Help For Anxiety?
Using over-the-counter (OTC) medications and natural supplements for anxiety is a relatively new development when compared to using OTC medications for physical symptoms. As many people suffer from anxiety, the appeal of OTC medications is understandable. It’s the convenience of going to the pharmacy and picking an OTC medication to treat any symptom you may […]
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Does Meditation Help Anxiety?
Yes, meditation helps decrease anxiety. There is research to suggest that meditation may be effective for anxiety (Orme-Johnson and Barnes, 2014). Meditation helps you to effectively deal with all the stress by quieting down the noise in your mind, and focusing on posture and breathing. This helps to give you a sense of inner peace, […]
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Does Exercise Help Anxiety?
Yes, exercise helps decrease anxiety. Working up a good sweat can decrease anxiety. Natural endorphins are released into your brain after exercise, so this gives you the feeling of a natural ‘high.’ And when you are anxious, feeling good helps you to address your problems better. Exercise improves self-esteem and general well-being, and helps to […]
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How Is ‘Normal’ Anxiety Different From An Anxiety Disorder?
There is a significant difference between ‘normal’ anxiety and an anxiety disorder. ‘Normal’ anxiety is short-lived…the apprehension, worry, or nervousness that goes along with ‘normal’ anxiety usually occurs after experiencing some stressor, like relationship problems, job pressure, financial problems, etc. However, ‘normal’ anxiety usually goes away when the stressor is lifted, and your functioning stays […]
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What Is The Difference Between Anxiety And Fear?
Anxiety is a mental state characterized by a range of unpleasant features, including apprehension, worry, rumination (which functions as attempts to control your worry), various types of nervous behavior, and physical complaints. Rumination is replaying a problem over and over in your mind, which leads to worse emotional states. It can be accompanied by a […]
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What Is A Normal Response To A Trauma, And When Should I Be Worried About Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
Trauma is defined as experiencing or witnessing a life threatening event. Traumas include rape, abuse, assault, car accidents, war, and disasters. When any of us experience trauma, a normal reaction may be to be fearful, or have nightmares about it. If you were in a car accident, you may be scared the first time you […]
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Will A Panic Attack Or Anxiety Attack Harm Me Or Kill Me?
No, panic attacks and anxiety attacks will not harm you or kill you. When you are experiencing a panic attack or anxiety attack, it may feel like you are going to have a heart attack, and that you are going to die. Also when experiencing a panic attack or anxiety attack, you may experience difficulty […]
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What Is The Difference Between A Panic Attack And An Anxiety Attack?
A panic attack and an anxiety attack are both similar in that they are severe anxiety symptoms, are episodic, and have the feeling of fear, nervousness, dread, or terror. They are different in that an anxiety attack is usually triggered by a stressor. For instance, if you have stage fright, you might have an anxiety […]
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