Researchers recently discovered that human stress transfers to their dogs. This new finding provides more reason than ever to pay attention to both your mental health and that of your furry friend. About the Swedish Study The 2019 study published in Scientific Reports featured 58 people who were owners of dogs, specifically Border Collies and […]
Taking good care of yourself: Tips to take control of your anxiety
It’s normal to feel apprehensive, uneasy, worried, anxious, or nervous about certain circumstances. But if these very emotions get out of control, life can become complicated. An onslaught of what-if questions with a hyper focus on the future can inadvertently fuel your anxiety. Unfortunately, this can adversely affect a person’s ability to go through daily […]
Anxiety and Depression: Will a clean home help?
First, it is just about feeling blue, and then you don’t want to go out and meet your friends; you come up with excuses, you call in sick, and when you scroll through Facebook you see how much fun the others had, and you can’t just stop but feel sorry for yourself. It all become […]
Can barometric pressure cause anxiety?
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 […]
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