While everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, some people suffer anxiety that can cripple their ability to function normally. Some people who think they're anxious are actually suffering from depression, the University of Michigan Health...
A program of general exercise can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety. The benefits of exercise range from triggering calming brain chemicals to improving your self-confidence. High-intensity exercises such as basketball and soccer have also been...
Small amounts of anxiety are normal in a child; however, when the levels of anxiety become distressing, treatment may be needed. Medication is an option for children, but parents should be cautious before giving pharmaceuticals to a child. The...
If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, the last thing you may feel like doing is undertaking an exercise program. Exercise is an important part of managing both anxiety and depression so if you can get yourself moving, you will be glad...
The holistic approach to treating anxiety and depression recognizes that mental health is influenced by diet, exercise, spirituality and lifestyle. Allopathic approaches to mental health focus on treating symptoms, whereas holistic approaches...
In herbal medicine, passionflower refers to Passiflora incarnate, one of several hundred species of flowering plants and vines that make up the Passiflora genus. Native to the southeastern portions of North and South Americas, passionflower is a...
It is natural to feel worried or anxious from time to time, especially before a stressful event like a job interview or an exam. However, if you feel worried or nervous about almost everything and it is interrupting your ability to lead a normal...
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the United States, and affect people across age groups and cultures, according to the Surgeon General. You may have heard about vitamin B12, and its purported affect on the various anxiety...
Those suffering from anxiety, a highly treatable mental health illness, can get the help they need from a number of mental health professionals, including social workers, psychologists, counselors and psychiatrists. It is important to remember...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often coexists with other mood disorders such as anxiety or depression. It is necessary to treat both the anxiety and ADHD existing in the same patient, as treating only the ADHD may exacerbate...
If you feel anxious all the time, worry about many of your day to day activities, and are under constant stress, you may be experiencing generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 7 million...
When used in combination with therapy, medication can be very effective for treating anxiety, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Commonly prescribed medications to treat anxiety include antidepressants, such as Zoloft and...
Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs that treat anxiety on a short-term basis. The medication acts on the GABA receptor, which results in a calming effect that reduces the anxiety symptoms. Benzodiazepines are fast acting, relieving symptoms...
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with the tensions of everyday life in coping with challenging situations. However, when anxiety becomes extreme, and when the symptoms interfere with daily life and the ability to function,...
Anxiety is a common mental health complaint. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that anxiety disorders strike 18 percent of American adults every year. Many more suffer from less severe but still unpleasant bouts of anxiety. In...
Anxiety affects many people in a variety of ways and can be debilitating and uncomfortable. Anxiety manifests as a feeling of being worried or anxious. Some of the symptoms of anxiety may include irritability, tension in muscles, feeling fatigued,...
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, prompting you to deal with difficulties by focusing your attention on the stressful situation, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. However, experiencing excessive anxiety may be a serious...
Depression and anxiety are serious illnesses that affect the brain. Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health report that both conditions can be treated successfully with medications, lifestyle changes and talk therapy....
CBT is a type of psychotherapy conducted by a mental health professional that can be highly effective in treating generalized anxiety, panic disorder and phobias. Clinical psychologists, master's level counselors and even some psychiatrists offer...
Anxiety is a normal emotional response to the stresses of everyday life. Anxiety that is prolonged or disproportionate to the triggering circumstances can create unnecessary emotional distress, interfere with effective coping behavior and...
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, many people with depression have an anxiety disorder and vice versa. Approximately half of the people diagnosed with clinical depression are also diagnosed with anxiety and, in most cases,...
The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as "an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure." Anxiety in adolescence is a well-covered topic in psychological...
Anxiety is something nearly everyone experiences at some point in their lives, but it can also be a persistent disorder, called generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD. Treatment and management of anxiety and its symptoms can include various...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 18 percent of Americans experience symptoms of an anxiety disorder every year. While anxiety itself is a normal human reaction, anxiety that causes significant impairment in your life is...
Sadness and nervousness are normal emotions and having a bad day is not uncommon. Although the stressors may be different, children and adolescents experience the same emotions as adults. According to the National Institute on Mental Health, 14.8...
For patients with an anxiety disorder, finding the right treatment can be difficult. Depending on the anxiety disorder---generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or social and specific...
Social anxiety, sometimes known as social phobia, is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by extreme self-consciousness in social situations. An individual that suffers from social anxiety may dread eating or talking in front of others and...
The use of alternative treatments for mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression has grown in popularity in recent years. Many people suffering from a variety of mental illnesses turn to holistic treatments such as aromatherapy,...
The National Institute of Mental Health notes that in the United States, 18.1 million adults have either major depression or dysthymic disorder, and 40 million adults have a type of anxiety disorder, such as a phobia, post-traumatic stress...
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