Anxiety can take the form of general worry and stress over life's daily events, or a specific disorder that is rooted in something deeper. Anxiety can be a debilitating condition, and several factors are involved in its manifestation. Posture is...
Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety disorder that causes a rise in worry that does not diminish until a specific ritual or thought process is performed repeatedly. People who work with children who have OCD can teach cognitive...
Anxiety results from stress, which occasionally happens to people because of problems involving work, family, financial or other matters. Anxiety can develop into a serious disorder if it continues for a long period, but anxiety also brings about...
Fear of flying is a real problem for more than 18 percent of individuals in the United States alone. This anxiety can stem from a fear of heights, enclosed spaces, crashes or even terrorism, but it, just like any other fear, is able to be...
Everyone worries from time to time, but sometimes anxiety can become all-consuming, inhibiting everyday life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American adults every year. If you suffer...
Anxiety management relates to the treatment of various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is also related to developing coping mechanisms to deal with post-traumatic...
Tourmaline is a type of semi-precious stone that comes in a wide range of colors including green, red, blue, and yellow. In Eastern philosophies, each color of tourmaline is associated with a different chakra, or energy center in the body....
Anxiety comes in many forms, from panic attacks to fear of social situations to a general nervousness. We all experience bouts of worry from time to time, but anxiety becomes a problem when it interferes with everyday life. According to the...
Feeling worried or anxious is the body's natural reaction to stress and danger, but for some people, the anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent or irrational, manifesting as an anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental...
Claustrophobia is categorized as an anxiety disorder and specific phobia that typically begins in childhood. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that over 19 million adults have a form of a specific phobia, including claustrophobia....
The most common therapeutic drugs that cause withdrawal symptoms include barbiturates, benzodiazepines and opioids such as oxycodone. Other drugs that cause withdrawal symptoms include heroin, nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, caffeine,...
Most people get nervous and anxious from time to time, but when your anxiety gets in the way of your everyday life, it may be a more serious problem. If you have persistent anxiety that causes problems with your job, relationships or everyday...
Learning how to relieve anxiety in healthy ways is a key ingredient for maintaining good mental health. If you don't know how to cope with stress and anxiety, it can become overwhelming, possibly leading to an anxiety disorder. Implementing...
The physical effects of alcoholism, such as liver disease, are well known. Likewise, the short-term psychological effects of alcohol consumption such as impaired judgment are fairly well understood by most people. Fewer people, however, are aware...
In the search for ways to treat obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety, natural substances that restore depleted nutrients to create a favorable response in the brain and body are preferable, wherever possible, to pharmaceutical drugs. Current...
Lepidium meyenii, commonly referred to as maca root, is a radish-like root that is a member of the potato family. It grows in Peru where it has been consumed as food and used for medicinal purposes for centuries by the Inca people. The root can be...
Nearly everyone experiences moments of fear from time to time. But some people can be overcome with fear on a regular basis. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 18 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety disorders that...
Your adrenal glands lie above your kidneys and play an important role in your body's response to stress. There are two parts to each gland: The inner adrenal medulla regulates short-term stress response, and the outer adrenal cortex is involved...
Eating foods such as doughnuts is considered to be a treat, and with good reason. Foods that are high in sugar and fat can create imbalances in the body that lead to obesity and disease. Protect your health by consuming such foods very...
The new mother's response to her newborn infant goes through phases, including the "taking in" phase and the "taking hold" phase, according to "Obstetrics and Newborn Care." The first several days of the postpartum...
Stress and anxiety are two reactions to life that can lead to both positive and negative results. It is important to remember that both stress and anxiety have positive evolutionary aspects, yet they have come to negatively impact people's lives...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most successful treatments for social phobia and is based upon the presumption that fear of interaction, relationships or social settings is driven by negative thoughts and misinterpretations of...
Sleep disorders trouble millions of Americans annually and cost an estimated $16 billion in medical expenses each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. Fortunately, there are aromatherapy approaches for stress reduction and sound...
Work is full of stressful situations that you usually can't control. Some anxiety can be advantageous, however, anxiety that affects how you feel is not something to ignore. With aggressive goals and demanding deadlines, it is easy to feel anxious...
If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you're not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 40 million American adults ages 18 and older are affected by anxiety disorders each year. Anxiety is a stress response everyone...
Anxiety disorders, like generalized anxiety disorder, can occur with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, abbreviated as ADHD. Patients with ADHD have symptoms such as inattention, problems staying still and poor impulse control. The Anxiety...
Depression and anxiety can affect even the most well-rounded and happy individual without warning. Because of the social stigma surrounding depression and anxiety disorders, it can be embarrassing to ask someone like a doctor or therapist for...
Anxiety neurosis is an anxiety disorder that affects approximately 6.8 million American adults every year. Most often referred to as generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, it is one of the most common disorders seen by mental health professionals....
Eating disorders are characterized by disturbances in eating behaviors, which include restricting food intake, binges and purges, and compulsive overeating. Most people with eating disorders have an extreme preoccupation with weight, body size and...
Zoloft is frequently prescribed to patients by their psychologist, and usually takes two weeks to take effect. Learn how to treat anxiety with Zoloft from a licensed professional psychotherapist in this video.
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