A warm thank you to my good friend, Jason Weiland, for writing this guest post. Hello, my name is Jason. I am not a doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist. I am just a regular person like you. I am going to attempt to write this article from my own perspective living with an anxiety disorder and a […]
Diabetes and Anxiety: How Anxiety Can Affect Your Diabetes Management
Unfortunately the condition of diabetes often also goes hand-in-hand with a diagnosis of anxiety. The frequency of this situation has given rise to many opinions and hypotheses as to why this situation occurs however still no one is certain if the anxiety is a biologically related effect or an emotional reaction which is a direct […]
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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 […]
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How Anxiety Evolves- The Negative Cycle of Anxiety
Feelings, such as anxiety, do not occur in isolation. They usually occur in relation to how you think, and also to the way you behave. So feelings, thoughts, and behaviors all inter-relate to one another. Now we are going to talk about the CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approach. CBT methods seek to link events in […]
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I Did Something Wrong; How Do I Stop Worrying About It?
Worrying after you did something wrong is a common and natural reaction. In fact, if you didn’t worry after you did something wrong, it would be a bad thing. Not worrying after being in the wrong would be quite concerning, as your sense of morals may be non-existent. However, there are some people who worry […]
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Can Dealing With The Causes Of Anxiety Trigger An Increase Of It At First?
Yes, focusing on the causes of your anxiety can make the anxiety worst initially. So naturally, anxious people avoid situations which are anxiety provoking. They don’t want to feel anxious, and when they avoid, the anxiety goes away. However, this is maladaptive coping, as the avoidant behavior actually causes an increase in the anxiety in […]
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How Do You Get Over Your Fear of Heights?
Being afraid generally of anything can be very tiring, and it can interfere with your quality of life. Trying to avoid situations which can provoke your fears can be exhausting, especially if you are exposed to them in your surroundings. The extreme fear of heights is also known as acrophobia, and it is more common […]
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Is Anxiety Disorder A Mental Illness?
Yes, anxiety disorder is a mental illness. Mental illness is also known as mental disorder or psychiatric disorder. Mental illness is a brain disorder, and are diagnosed and treated by psychiatrists. Since there are no current biological markers to confirm if someone has a mental illness, these disorders are diagnosed by history and clinical presentation. […]
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The Controversy Over The FDA Approval Of Lexapro
There has been much controversy over the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval of Lexapro in the last decade. Lexapro (escitalopram) is currently available as a generic, as its patent expired in 2012. When it was released for sale in the early 2000s, Lexapro was marketed as an improvement over the other antidepressants, especially […]
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Managing Exam Anxiety and Panic
Almost everyone experiences some anxiety before, during and after an exam. For some, the stress can help them succeed and do their best, but after a certain point too much can cause distress and failure. When this occurs and the anxiety affects exam performance it becomes a problem. It’s important to address test anxiety promptly. […]
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