Unfortunately the condition of diabetes often also goes hand-in-hand with a diagnosis of anxiety. The frequency of this situation has given rise to many opinions and hypotheses as to why this situation occurs however still no one is certain if the anxiety is a biologically related effect or an emotional reaction which is a direct […]
Progressive Muscle Relaxation For Stress And Anxiety
Progressive muscle relaxation is a relaxation technique to reduce anxiety and stress. It involves tensing and relaxing specific muscle groups, systematically isolating each muscle group, from head to toe. So each muscle group is progressively tensed and relaxed until all of the muscles groups are addressed. This relaxation technique helps you to feel a tense […]
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 […]
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 […]
How do I tell my family that I have anxiety problems?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Karen in New Jersey. How do I tell my family that I have anxiety problems? The difficulty with sharing a mental health concern such as anxiety as opposed to a physiological problem is that the symptoms are intangible and unquantifiable and, therefore, they’re difficult to […]
What is the difference between anxiety and depression?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Donna in Lafayette, Indiana. What is the difference between anxiety and depression? Both anxiety as well as depression are different levels of being negative and under stress. Anxiety is typically a short lived, more outwardly expressive state of being. It is very easy to spot […]
How do I know when my anxiety is going towards depression?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Sara in Long Beach, California. How do I know when my anxiety is going towards depression? Well, the first thing to do is to watch yourself in your daily routine. Are you behaving too fidgety in your activities? Do you fumble when you talk to […]
Is it normal for me that whenever I have negative feelings, I cry like crazy
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Jennifer in Centennial, Colorado. Is it normal for me that whenever I have negative feelings, I cry like crazy, and then I get panic attacks and go through the whole round of anxiety? This usually happens to people who have pent up negative emotions inside […]
Smoking cigarettes gives me anxiety
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Maria in Seattle. This question may sound weird, but basically smoking cigarettes gives me anxiety or if I see someone smoking, I get anxious. I cannot stop smoking. Well, to begin with, smoking sends an artificial adrenal rush through our body. Sadly enough, the rush […]
I’m scared of elevators. I get very anxious and I feel like I will die inside it
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Greg in Grayson, Alabama. I’m scared of elevators. I get very anxious and I feel like I will die inside it. To begin with, just so you know, you have a condition which is very common in amongst the 210 million population that uses elevators. […]