Unfortunately, panic attacks affect all types of people at any age. Many people do not know how to treat panic attacks; therefore, they are stuck with them indefinitely. The following article provides you with helpful advice and steps you can take to stop panic attacks from disrupting your life.
Read MoreThere is a lot of information out there on health anxiety. You can easily find articles in magazines, books and even websites that provide information about the many different symptoms of anxiety. But if you want to understand what it is all about and how you can overcome it, you need to look for some helpful health anxiety tips. This article will be your guide through the various symptoms that you can face during these stressful times.
You may experience an acute fear of having another panic attack. This is when you feel very vulnerable and are at risk for losing control and panicking again. You may experience episodes of nausea and dizziness. The physical symptoms are part of the anxiety and will pass with a calming method you can learn such as slowed breathing.
Read MoreWhat is meditation for anxiety? Is it really just an excuse for one to be lazy? It is really not a good excuse at all.
First, in meditation, it will help you focus your attention more and better. As we know, focus is the key ingredient in doing any task or thing well, and we can't do anything well if we don't have to focus and keep our mind on one thing. The second reason is because meditation for anxiety helps you calm down.
Read MorePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops following a very traumatic experience. While it is believed that everyone has suffered some form of trauma in their lives, PTSD is believed to be particularly widespread among soldiers and people who have served in the military. Today, however, many people think that anyone who has experienced a potentially dangerous or scary event may also develop PTSD. In fact, it is estimated that nearly anyone can develop PTSD at some point during his or her lifetime, but it is believed that more than 20% of those who are diagnosed with this condition do so as adults. Car crashes are a common cause of PTSD.
Read MoreSocial anxiety is an extreme fear of going out in public and interacting with others.
You could describe social anxiety as the fear of being publicly judged and negatively evaluated by others. It's a very pervasive condition and greatly affects many aspects of a person's social life. However, because social anxiety isn't really considered a mental disorder it often goes untreated and is not treated to cure it.
Read MoreWhat do we really mean by low self-esteem? It is generally defined as a state of mind in which the person does not think much of themselves or their abilities. Psychologists sometimes refer to this as low self-efficacy.
Read MoreIn Part I of this two-part series we learned about what brain structures are involved with anxiety production. We discussed the “Bottoms Up” pathway that yields anxiety from the amygdala. We then discussed the “Top Down” pathway from the neocortex and especially the prefrontal cortex or front and top from part of your brain.
We also discussed the importance of working with a therapist who understands these different brain mechanism so that your counseling will be more effective.
We also reviewed facts about the amygdala or that part of your brain that produces the emotion of anxiety and fear among other emotional responses.
Read MoreDo you know what creates anxiety in the brain?
Are you aware of how you can have an effect on the processes in the brain that manufactures your anxiety?
Read on to learn the two separate pathways in the brain that give rise to anxiety. Let’s talk neuroscience and anxiety.
Read MoreWhen we persevere in life we increase the likelihood that we will reach our goals. But, when hammering away at an activity does not yield the results that we desire it is often best to just “let go.”
Sometimes we can change our circumstances in life and other times we cannot. For example, we can change a job but we cannot change who are parents are. Nevertheless, we can always change the way we think about our parents.
Most people will agree with this notion. Yet, many find it nearly impossible to ‘let go’ even if they realize it is in their best interest.
Read MoreWhen you have severe anxiety and you try to be sociable it is like trying to jump 100 feet into the air. It can't be done. Avoidance of friends and acquaintances is a symptom of anxiety. When I work with soldiers with PTSD they avoid socializing with friends. They have learned in combat that strangers are dangerous. Thus, they run the risk of running into strangers at their friend’s social event. It is painful for them but also their families. Spouses and children suffer due to their marked anxiety and social avoidance. Relationships often deteriorate and sometimes lead to separation or even divorce.
Read MoreRelaxation and anxiety treatment methods in St. Augustine, Florida and beyond are an important part of coping with the stress we are experiencing in today’s world.
Relaxation methods are critical, whether the trigger is the news about the pandemic, the social isolation many are experiencing, worries about social unrest, interpersonal distress or economic or job loss.
Coping with stress more effectively will help you solve problems confronting you much better.
Read MoreThis article is for the people who are currently experiencing an extraordinary amount of stress. The stress may be due to the effects of the natural disasters, ongoing wars, social unrest, unemployment or personal challenges you may be experiencing it this time your life.
Read MoreAll of us are experiencing greater stress and anxiety now than we were just a few short months ago. I will be sharing with you over the coming weeks various methods to calm the body and the mind. Today, I’d like to start with the 7-11 breathing method.
Many people feel overwhelm and some frankly feel out of control during these difficult times. But you can regain a sense of power and manage your feelings of hyperarousal more easily than you might think.
Read MoreWhy will one person be traumatized by a frightening, potentially life-threatening event when another person won't?
Statistically, the research indicates that when a group pf people experience a traumatic event, up to 20% three months later will still be traumatized. Thus, 80% of people will be functioning fairly normally thereafter1.
Even though people are functioning relatively ‘normally’ they will still remember the even and it will bother them periodically. But, they will not have the classic symptoms of PTSD including flashbacks, nightmares, panic anxiety episodes or avoiding things associated with the traumatic episode.
Read MoreIt is still the case that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. We are now experiencing the worst health crisis in American that we have experienced in over 100 years.
Since it is too early to tell the longer-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, we can still extrapolate from past trauma. Reasonable recommendations for children and teens in coping with the pandemic can be made.
The pandemic will impact children in many different ways depending upon their circumstances.
Read MoreCan you define worry? Our brains have the incredible capacity to think about the future. We can think into the future to anticipate problems, envision barriers to success and plan for solutions to move forward.
Thinking ahead into the future is a valuable asset when we are seeking to achieve our goals. A recent goal for many if not most is how to stay safe during the pandemic.
Read MoreAnxiety and Stress from COVID-19? Consider Online Therapy If You Are Struggling. You Don't Have to Go It Alone. It can be scary to share your inner most concerns with a person who is initially a stranger. Many people think of seeing a professional therapist only when the pain of not doing so exceeds the pain of doing so for them. Reach out and talk to someone who can help.
Read Moreohns Hopkins University has provided this summary to avoid contagion. Shared with you because it is very clear:
* The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation) and converts them into aggressor and multiplier cells.
* Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.
Read MoreDo you have a pet? In this stressful time during the outbreak of COVID-19, a pet can be your best friend. Researchers are finding real benefits to pet ownership. Studies show that pets confer all sorts of health benefits, including lower cholesterol, reduced blood pressure and even less risk of heart disease. How?
Read MoreHave you been more anxious recently? A lot has happened regarding the novel coronavirus. There has been a sharp increase in cases around the world and here in the United States. Unfortunately, the projection is that many Americans could be infected. This has caused a lot of anxiety and stress.
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