Question from Viewer: Hello, I have been suffering from chronic GAD, panic attacks and crippling depression for nearly 5 years. It’s been so bad that it led me to severe alcohol abuse for 4 years. I am now sober. I know some past traumatic events may have contributed to my condition however, I have noticed […]
Keeping Anxiety Levels Low When Moving Home
If you thought that moving home was a source of joy for most people, think again. The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, an authoritative list of major life stressors that can affect health, lists changing residence, having a major mortgage, and having to face the foreclosure of a mortgage as some of life’s biggest challenges. […]
Does social isolation affect the brain? Here are the 5 tips to overcome social isolation
A warm welcome to our guest blogger, James Crook, who is a frequent visitor of Anxiety Boss and wanted to contribute his article to our platform. Foremost, let’s begin by clarifying the difference between social isolation and solitude. Being in a state of solitude is different in a sense that it is by choice. The […]
Social Media Anxiety Disorder (SMAD) and the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Is social media creating generations of social recluses? What happened to playing kickball, board games, and tag? For those of you who are over 35 years old, you probably have vivid memories of running around outside with friends, laughing and shouting. However, those of you who are part of the “millennials” generation are probably asking […]
Burnout, Depression or Anxiety- How to Tell the Difference
When we experience stress at work, home, school, or with relationships, we can become stressed-out and may develop low moods, hopelessness, anxiety, or thoughts of not being able to cope. With continued, chronic stress, then we may get more mood and anxiety symptoms. So how do you tell if you have burnout, depression, or anxiety […]
When an accident or disaster occurs, why do people panic or freeze?
When you are involved in an accident or a disaster, you will do one of three things: prepare to deal with the disaster, run from the disaster, or panic. This phenomenon is known as the fight or flight (or freeze) response. When you are exposed to danger, a part of your brain known as the amygdala senses […]
What is Stress?
Stress (psychological stress or strain) is a mental strain or tension that results from your body’s response to very demanding, adverse, or traumatic circumstances, also known as stressors. And having stress (body’s response) is the same as being ‘stressed.’ So when you are stressed, your body thinks it is under attack and therefore triggers the […]
The Neurobiology of How Stress Destroys Immunity
When you experience stress, it has an impact on your immunity. And when your immunity is affected, then this impacts your ability to fight off infections from invading pathogens, such as from bacteria or viruses. Stress often triggers bacterial and viral infections, and explains why we are more prone to get sick after experiencing stress. […]
The Global Epidemic of Anxiety and Depression in Young People
A recent study has highlighted the global epidemic of anxiety and depression in young people. In children aged 5 to 17 years old, the prevalence of anxiety globally is 3.2%, and depression worldwide is 6.2%. In young adults aged 18 to 25, the prevalence of anxiety worldwide is up to 10.4%, and depression globally is […]
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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