Yes, anxiety can be treated without medication. This question regarding non-medication treatment for anxiety is important, as people with anxiety and doctors are quick to take an inventory of symptoms, and then the person walks away from the doctor’s office with a prescription in hand. The issue in our society is that we want the […]
Why Does Facing Your Fears Reduce Your Anxiety?
Facing your fears in a gradual manner is the most effective way to overcome your fears and phobias, and is called exposure. This involves exposing yourself gradually and repeatedly to your feared object or situation, in a safe and controlled way. Eventually, you learn how to “ride out” and tolerate the anxiety and distress until […]
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22 Great Ways To Deal with Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is fear of social situations (talking to other people, meeting new people), fear of being observed (drinking, eating), or fear of performance situations (giving a presentation, speech) where embarrassment may occur. Exposure to social situations and the anticipation of being in a social situation brings on an immediate anxiety response. The following are […]
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13 Unusual Causes of Anxiety To Know About
This is somewhat surprising, but we really don’t know the actual causes of anxiety. All we have are theories and preliminary neurobiological findings. Sadly, since we do not know the pathophysiology and biology of anxiety disorders, we have no objective, biological markers to diagnose anxiety. However, we do have preliminary neurobiological findings that may eventually […]
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17 Great Tips On How To Find The Right Psychiatrist
Finding the right psychiatrist can be challenging. Multiple factors need to be considered when choosing a psychiatrist. Here is a list of 17 great tips on how to find the right psychiatrist: 1) Ask your family doctor Begin your search for a psychiatrist by asking your family doctor for a referral. Your family doctor will […]
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11 Tell Tale Signs That It’s The Time To See A Psychiatrist
Have you ever thought about seeing a psychiatrist? It is difficult for the general public to know what situations need a psychiatrist. To review, psychiatrists are physicians who treat mental illness (or mental disorders), utilizing medication treatment, psychotherapy, and psychosocial interventions. Mental health, on the other hand, is addressed by psychologists and social workers. People […]
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11 Must Know Things About Anxiety
Did you know that anxiety is costly to both society and the person who suffers from it, and costs the U.S. economy $42 billion annually? Did you know that anxiety affects 500 million people, and is a leading cause of disability worldwide? Did you know that self-help interventions and natural supplements are effective for anxiety? […]
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50 Things That Anxiety Can Cause In Your Life That You Didn’t Know About
Anxiety can cause multiple things in your life, if untreated. Those who are lucky recognize their anxiety early on, and treat it so that it does not continue to affect their life. Here is a list of 50 things that anxiety can cause in your life that you didn’t know about: Marital problems. Anxiety is detrimental […]
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How & When Does Anxiety Become A Disorder
So this is a two-part question. First we will answer the question, when does anxiety become a disorder? Anxiety disorders are diagnosed by psychiatrists utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, with DSM-5 as the latest version (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). Anxiety disorders are clinical diagnoses, meaning they are diagnosed based on […]
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What Are The Differences Between Different Types of Anxiety Terms
The numerous jargon and definitions surrounding anxiety can be confusing. In fact, the very definition of anxiety can be unclear. The different types of anxiety terms include anxiety, fear, stress, worry, panic attack, depression, avoidance, rumination, obsessive, compulsive, phobia, ruminating, separation anxiety, test anxiety, catastrophic thinking, anticipatory anxiety, dating anxiety, performance anxiety, hypochodriasis, generalized anxiety, […]
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