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 […]
Depression and Anxiety in Teens: Your Frequently Asked Questions
Do you suspect that your teenaged child is suffering from depression and anxiety? If so, you will likely be wondering what you can do to help them. You will also likely have a number of questions relating to support, treatment, and the various signs to watch out for. Here are a few helpful answers to […]
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7 Ways to Prevent Anxiety From Overcoming Your Life
Not too long ago, the managing company of a popular girl group in South Korea announced that one of the members of the group would be withdrawing from activities. The member was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. According to the medical experts who examined the young performer, the illness is unpredictable. The anxiety she feels […]
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How to Commit to Plans When You Have Anxiety
An anxiety episode prevents us from doing many things, one of which is committing to plans. If you or someone you know keeps cancelling plans with friends and family members because of anxiety, you can end up disappointing those around you. While you have a right to cancel if you don’t want to, some people […]
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How To Deal With Anxiety When You Want To Buy or Lease A New Car
I know that many of you feel that buying a new car is a waste of money, but this is primarily how to get a new car. You can also use a lot of the advice I give here to purchase a used car. Not everything is always set in stone. Stress and Anxiety of […]
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Giving Way to Anxiety is About Learning to Deal with Uncertainty
When I previously saw patients who suffered from stress and anxiety, many of them had struggles due to worries and uncertainty about the future. No matter how many medications I prescribed for them, no matter how many relaxation techniques I taught them, they still had debilitating anxiety and stress. As a psychiatrist, I also struggled […]
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Is There An Anxiety Test That I Can Take?
We all have it- stress, worries, and tension. But some of us may have more extreme fears and anxiety. If you are questioning if you have anxiety, where do you begin? Oftentimes, it is difficult to talk with your doctor or a counselor about anxiety, as you may feel embarrassed or you may think people […]
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Anxiety Apps- Helpful or Gimmick?
Seems like they make apps for everything. As for anxiety, there’s several apps for that. Sadly, Anxiety Apps are gimmicks. Overcoming anxiety takes real work, not playing around on your cell phone, telling you to breathe or telling you to stop with your negative thoughts. Really? Seriously? Anxiety Apps actually trivialize the serious problem that […]
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Diaphragmatic Breathing To Calm Yourself
When you are stressed and anxious, diaphragmatic breathing can help to relax, as demonstrated in the following video:
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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 […]
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