Photo by Pavel Danilyuk: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-man-and-woman-having-conversation-with-their-daughter-8205344/ Fostering is a noble, rewarding role that provides a safe and loving environment for children who need it the most. However, it’s essential to recognise that foster children may experience anxiety due to their unique circumstances and past trauma. In this post, we’ll explore the causes of anxiety in foster […]
How to Cope with an Unplanned Pregnancy
An unexpected pregnancy can feel like a shock to the system. You will likely experiencemany emotions, varying from nervousness and excitement to anxiety or dread. As much as the feelings might seem specific to you, it might help to know many women havestood in your shoes, as approximately half of all pregnancies are unplanned. The […]
How to Recognize Anxiety In Your New Foster Child
Anxiety is bound to be an inevitable presence in your home after starting a new placement. It is natural to feel nervous when meeting new people and staying in a new place. When you add in all the extra considerations, it is easy to understand why and how a foster child would carry anxiety when […]
What is the best drug for MRI claustrophobia?
Question: I am claustrophobic, and have to get an MRI in a few weeks. The problem is that I can’t stand being in closed spaces, as the MRI tunnel is very small and closed. I am very worried I will not be able to complete the MRI, as it is too confining. What is the […]
How to Handle Common Fears Over Performing CPR
Anxiety can hit anyone, especially those who are not trained to handle medical situations. Believe it or not, even health practitioners can panic over the prospect of performing CPR. CPR is not something one expects to do every day, but it is a skill that can save lives. We have heard stories about people collapsing […]
How to Improve Your Sleep Quality With Anxiety
Source: Pexels Anxiety is an extremely prevalent mental health condition across the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), roughly 50% of people who have been diagnosed with depression will also be diagnosed with some type of anxiety disorder. From sweating to trembling to heart palpitations, there are several unnerving […]
Helping to Reduce Anxiety for Parents Transitioning to Assisted Living
Moving your senior parent to an assisted living facility is tough on the whole family. The changes to everything that is normal and comforting can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for seniors. Working together with facility and family members to create a seamless transition to assisted living can help your senior parent adapt […]
What Is Oral Anxiety and How to Deal with It
Anxiety is described as a mental health disorder- there are several physical symptoms and in few cases (like with panic attacks), it can have physical signs that make people feel as they have severe disease. It creates many physical problems. If you are searching for the best knowledge, then you are in the right place. […]
What is the best antidepressant for performance anxiety?
There are no antidepressants that are effective for performance anxiety, also known as stage fright. Antidepressants are effective for all the other types of anxiety, but they are not effective for performance anxiety. The other types of anxiety for which antidepressants are effective include social phobia (social anxiety disorder- SAD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder […]
What is the best antidepressant for hypochondria?
Hello I’m Dr. Carlo Carandang, and I’m a psychiatrist. Today, I will answer a question about: What is the best antidepressant for hypochondria? The answer is: unfortunately, there are no medications that help for hypochondria. Hypochondria, also known as health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, is the fear of having a serious medical condition despite […]