Stress can be good for us, in healthy and moderated amounts. But the number of people suffering from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), where you constantly worry or stress about things, has increased significantly since 2007 – and it’s most common in women over 40. For some of us, worrying is just a way of life. […]
Everything You Need to Know about Anxiety Retreats
Making the decision to enter an extended period of time away from the concerns and demands of your everyday routine is a powerful commitment. But with the high stress and incredibly intrusive lifestyles lived today, sometimes a retreat is the answer to stress and anxiety. Retreats are designed to take you out of your daily […]
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Unconventional Alternatives – Ear Massages that Can Relieve Anxiety
Have you ever noticed how relaxing it is when someone massages your ear, especially when your partner does it during intimate moments? Some people can get so relaxed with an ear massage that they can just about fall asleep. The good news is that now there are research studies that back up that feeling of […]
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Tips on Returning to Work from Stress Leave
So you are getting ready to go back to work, and you have been away for a while on stress leave. Given your recent fragile state that necessitated going on leave a few weeks ago, it is imperative to not overload your plate again, as your coping skills were not able to head off the […]
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Can you treat generalized anxiety disorder without medications?
Yes, you can definitely treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) without prescription medications. In fact, treatment with prescription medications is last resort treatment, only reserved for those who have severe cases of GAD, or for those who have GAD and do not respond to psychotherapy. Non-medication treatments for GAD include psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, exposure work, self-help […]
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Can I get self-help for anxiety?
Yes, you can get self-help for anxiety. There are self-help courses based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that can help you decrease your anxiety. Research has shown that CBT-based self-help courses are effective for eradicating anxiety. These are components that are characteristic of effective, CBT-based, self-help courses for anxiety: Relaxation Relaxation is a key component […]
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How Do You Overcome Anxiety?
The first step to overcoming anxiety is to figure out what type of anxiety you have. Maybe you just have anxiety symptoms in response to some stressors you have recently experienced, like financial difficulties, problems with your boss, or relationship problems. In this case, the anxiety symptoms may be short-lived, and goes away when you […]
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What are some natural remedies for anxiety?
There are numerous natural remedies for anxiety with research studies showing they are safe and effective. Natural remedies for anxiety include natural supplements (herbal and nutritional supplements) and foods that stabilize anxiety. Natural supplements for anxiety include kava, inositol, lavender, passion flower, L-lysine/L-arginine, valerian, L-theanine, Galphimia glauca, tryptophan, omega-3 fatty acids, GABA, Ginkgo biloba, chamomile, […]
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What Are Some Anxiety Home Remedies?
The appeal of home remedies for anxiety is understandable…anxiety is a common symptom, just like the common cold, headaches, and muscular pain. So when you get unbearable anxiety, you naturally want to see if you can do something for yourself with a home remedy. So we have home remedies for other symptoms like the common […]
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Does Yoga Help For Anxiety?
Yes, yoga helps for anxiety. Of the 35 studies looking at yoga and the effect on stress and anxiety, the majority of the studies show that yoga is associated with a significant reduction of stress and anxiety (Li and Goldsmith, 2012). Yoga helps you to be mindful of posture, balance, muscle tone, relationship of body […]
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