It happens to everyone and it can be a source of deep anxiety—they reach for their cellphone and discover their pocket is empty. If you feel lost and anxious without your cellphone, you are definitely not alone. A recent study found the widespread and almost obsessive reliance on cellphones among teens and young adults ... Read More
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Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Is There a Difference?
You may have friends who've told you they're having an anxiety attack during a stressful situation. Another friend may have told you about a scary moment during a panic attack. You could be forgiven for assuming both friends were describing the same thing. But they're not. A panic attack and an anxiety attack can have ... Read More
Help for Anxiety and Low Confidence From Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like you didn't belong with a group? Have you been afraid someone might out you as a fraud? These are textbook examples of imposter syndrome anxiety, which is something that affects many people but feels very isolating when it's happening to you. In this piece, we'll explore the way imposter ... Read More
The Surprising Effects of Antihistamines on Anxiety and Depression
Doctors sometimes prescribe a drug for use outside of its listed purposes, especially if it looks safe and they believe it will be effective. This off-label use is common with many classes of drugs. That includes antihistamines, which have emerged as a promising way to treat short-term anxiety. Anxiety disorders are ... Read More
5 Most Unrealistic Depictions of Anxiety in Hollywood
Hollywood is riddled with inaccurate depictions of the human experience, and mental health disorders are no exception. Characters with anxiety frequently come across as over-the-top, odd or unrelatable when portrayed in the Hollywood stereotype. Why is this so damaging? Because it teaches audiences to look for symptoms ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Alcohol and Anxiety Medication
Drug interactions are an important public health topic. That is because the effects of combining certain drugs and substances can be harmful, even leading to addiction, and because many people are unaware of the risks and dangers of such combinations. Two drugs that, when used in combination, can cause potentially ... Read More
CBT: 5 Thought Stopping Techniques For Anxiety or Negative Thoughts
Positive thinking makes it easier to stay focused, to sleep better, to cope with stress and to stay away from drugs and alcohol. With some practice and a few thought-stopping techniques, you can learn how to stop negative thoughts the minute they come up. Five Thought-Stopping Techniques According to the American ... Read More
How Emma Stone Dealt with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
"Everyone experiences a version of anxiety or worry in their lives, and maybe we go through it in a different or more intense way for longer periods of time, but there's nothing wrong with you." - Emma Stone Emma Stone is known for her award-winning acting skills, but she's also had a lot to say about dealing with ... Read More
