Whether it’s the time with family, endless piles of holiday traffic, or wish lists for family and friends so long you aren’t sure how you’ll pay for it all, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t so holly or jolly for those dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. Identifying Key Sources of Holiday Stress When ... Read More
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Inside the Mind of a Person Who Has Anxiety
Annabella used to love being out around people. She was the life of the party and always had fun. But recently, she's started to avoid going out into social situations. She gets nervous and starts to sweat when she thinks about leaving the house. She knows something is wrong, but she isn't sure what. She doesn't know ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Anxiety
The world is moving faster than ever and becoming more complex. When we look around, stress is everywhere: the expression, "I'm so stressed," has become part of our normal lexicon, and with it, higher levels of anxiety than, arguably, ever. But how much anxiety is normal, and when should someone living with anxiety ... Read More
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one-third of adults and adolescents in the United States will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Of these individuals, only 36.9% receive treatment for their condition. Maybe they don't know if anxiety can be treated, how it's treated, ... Read More
Trouble Sleeping, Constant Fatigue and Other Signs of an Anxiety Disorder
We've all had those weeks when we feel overly tired, can't sleep, and feel down but aren't entirely sure why. There's a looming feeling of unease, but there doesn't seem to be a source. Then, a vicious cycle of sleep anxiety takes over. An individual can't sleep, which makes them anxious, and that anxiety causes more ... Read More
9 Tips for Conquering Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety attacks can come on suddenly and cause a flood of physical and psychological symptoms. While they can happen to anyone, they're especially common in those who are living with conditions such as general anxiety, depression, or panic disorder. There is also research that indicates that they're hereditary, meaning ... Read More
Anxiety After Drinking: Can Drinking Create and Increase Depression?
Millions of Americans drink alcohol, sometimes to excess, sometimes to the extent that they develop into heavy drinkers, become alcohol dependent, or progress to alcohol use disorder (AUD). Some have a co-occurring mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety. Yet, whether they have depression to begin with or ... Read More
5 Anxiety Management Techniques for Today’s Virtual Interview
Among the many stress-producing situations in everyday life, interviewing has always ranked near the top as more stressful. But in today's world, where finding a job may be more urgently important than ever, online interviewing is the new normal. Having some effective coping strategies in place to ease one's nerves in ... Read More
