September 16, 2009
- Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
Do you suffer from anxiety, chronic stress, or depression? Or do you just find it hard to fall asleep at night? Yoga could be the answer. (…)
September 1, 2009
- Treat Insomnia Through Guided Imagery
Insomnia is frequently caused by anxiety, and some believe that it simply is just another form of anxiety. Some of the best ways to treat insomnia is by focusing on the root of the problem, and using methods to treat anxiety directly. Guided imagery is a method that has been around for a long time, and has been proven to work for many people. It’s easy to learn, and, while it frequently works wonders when used alone, can be extremely effective when used in conjunction with sleeping pills, like Stilnox. (…)
July 20, 2009
- What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
If you’re constantly catching yourself scrubbing the same dish over and over again, or engaging in seemingly irrational actions that seem to sooth your anxiety, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder called Obsessive-compulsive disorder. (…)
July 19, 2009
- What is Anxiety?
Feeling anxious? Most anxiety is caused by two major sources.
The biggest cause of anxiety is behavioral. The mind is trained to become anxious due to past trauma. (…) - What are Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks are triggered by anxiety, and can range from extremely mild, to mentally debilitating. There are 40 million Americans who suffer from anxiety in one form or another, and about two thirds of them never seek out any form of treatment. This can be a huge mistake, and can lead to much higher stress levels, self-perpetuating anxiety cycles, and panic attacks. (…)
July 9, 2009
- The Role of Taurine in Anxiety
There’s so much talk about treating anxiety with medications like Xanax and Valium but often times something as simple as an amino acid supplement can do the trick. (…)
- Fear of Flying
Who’s afraid of the big, bad airplane? Turns out, many of us! (…)
- A Short History of Anxiety
Did you know that anxiety has been around as long as humans have walked upright but that until recently, there has been little understanding about the condition? (…)
June 17, 2009
- Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress that helps one to cope with a stressful situation whether at work, in school, to study harder for a test or just to help us keep focused on an important speech. (…)
- Is it Panic Disorder or Just Nerves?
Feelings of anxiety and panic are perfectly natural, especially when in a dangerous or stressful situation. (…)
- Diagnosing Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is possibly the most common anxiety disorder, affecting 5-6% of the population. (…)
- Anxiety and Depression: 2 Sides of the Same Coin?
Mental health specialists see anxiety and depression as two distinct disorders, but often times in the real world, there are many who suffer from both. (…)