Anybody who suffers from anxiety and depression understands how burdensome these conditions can be. Minor cases may not have that much of an impact on daily life, but those with moderate to severe cases can have a lowered quality of life. In this day and age, it seems as though the first course of action [...]

Everybody experiences anxiety from time to time. Getting married, going to a job interview, and the loss of a loved one are a few common examples that produce anxious feelings in all of us. Then there are those of us who experience anxious feelings on a frequent or constant basis and have had that anxiety [...]

There are always new advances being made in the field of medicine, and anti anxiety medications are no exception. That being said, we need to start off with a word of caution or two. First, you should always talk to your personal health care provider about all of your medical concerns, and that includes concerns [...]

Anybody who has ever had an anxiety attack (sometimes called a panic attack) will tell you that it isn’t any fun at all. The attack will be very intense, and may or may not have an apparent trigger associated with it. If you believe you have had an anxiety attack, or know someone who has, [...]

Two of the most widespread yet under-reported medical conditions are anxiety and insomnia. You may also be surprised to learn that they can be related to each other. The relationship between these two conditions can lead to a vicious spiral that makes it difficult for sufferers to cope. What we are talking about here is [...]

It is not unusual for people to feel anxious once in a while, but when it becomes a long term problem it may be generalized anxiety disorder (commonly abbreviated as GAD). Some of the more common symptoms of GAD include excessive worry, avoidance behaviors, and an ever-present sense of tension. Many people can deal with [...]

We all, on occasion, experience social situations that make us feel anxious. Common examples of this type of anxiety include meeting your spouse’s parents for the first time, changing schools, or moving to a new neighborhood. Most people would find these situations to be less than pleasant, but they cope with them and get through [...]

The term ‘anxiety disorder’ actually applies to several conditions that make people feel anxious on a frequent basis. Some of the more common anxiety disorders include panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), separation anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), various phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Here is a quick overview of each condition along with treatment [...]

At first glance, it may not be easy to see how anxiety and nervous breakdown are related. Let’s define each term so we can be sure we are on the same page. Anxiety refers to a series of conditions including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), phobias, panic attacks, and post-traumatic [...]

Having a romantic moment of intimacy is one of the highlights of a relationship. However, some people are worried that they won’t be able to do as well as they think they should when it comes to lovemaking. The desire to please one’s partner is normal, but when it starts to cause a problem, then [...]

A lot of people are surprised to learn just how common anxiety disorders in children are. While it is normal for kids to be anxious about many different things as they explore the world in front of them, an anxiety disorder is much more than that. Part of the problem is that an untreated anxiety [...]

Everybody experiences some level of anxiety from time to time, and it is completely normal. It’s your body’s way of preparing for the fight-or-flight response. According to scientists, there was a time in our distant past when we were just as likely to be the prey as were to be the predator. When faced with [...]

Anxiety and insomnia are often related. Each can be causes of the other which, in turn, leads to a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break. A study conducted by Dag Neckelmann, MD, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norwa, shows that chronic insomnia increases your odds of [...]

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by long-term anxiety, excessive worry, and tension, even though there appears to be no reason to feel this way. This disorder affects about 6.8 million American adults (and twice as many women as men).  The disorder usually develops gradually. It can start at any age but the highest-risk years [...]

Anti anxiety medications might offer one quick solution to your anxiety problems. These types of drugs include traditional anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines), as well as newer options like antidepressants and beta-blockers. They can help reduce your anxiety while you undergo therapy to get to the cause of the problem. However, it’s important that you understand that [...]

An anxiety attack, also referred to as a panic attack, is an episode of intense panic and/or fear. Unfortunately, it often occurs suddenly with little or no warning. In some cases, there’s an obvious trigger for the attack–getting stuck in an elevator, for example, or thinking about your big race–but in other cases, the attacks [...]

Social anxiety disorder is also referred to as social phobia. This is an anxiety disorder in which a person is abnormally fearful of social situations. The anxiety and extreme self-consciousness come from the fear of being closely observed, judged, and/or criticized by others. Anyone with this type of disorder is afraid that he or she [...]

The Impact of the Escalating Symptoms of Anxiety Escalating symptoms of anxiety impact up to 40 million adults in the US per year. While it’s perfectly expected to feel nervous or anxious in certain periods of your life (graduating from school, starting a new job, losing a loved one, etc., people with anxiety disorders feel [...]

Anxiety disorder is an umbrella term for various specific forms of fear and anxiety including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and separation anxiety. Generalized anxiety disorder commonly affects older adults and is characterized by enduring anxiety that really doesn’t seem to be about any certain subject, topic [...]

How do anxiety and nervous breakdown tie in? The term anxiety is an umbrella term which encompasses panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder. The term nervous breakdown is no longer used by the medical profession. It is now referred to as situational depression or [...]

Recently, research has been done to prove that, in some cases, internet based therapies could be just as successful as face to face therapies for battling depression and anxiety. It’s a known fact that sufferers of depression and anxiety don’t get adequate treatment. Price and time are frequently why people are now seeking out treatment [...]

Anxiety is a very normal, very common thing. It’s how the body reacts to stress. Anxiety may help people cope with troubles that arise in their lives such as with work or school. Anxiety will force the individual to cope with the situation and to deal with it. However, excessive anxiety is a problem and [...]

When dealing with depression and anxiety, group therapy and support groups could assist in the recovery process. Group discussions and treatments could help raise self-esteem and lets you know that you’re not alone in your affliction. It’s often a relief to know that other people are suffering from depression and anxiety and that you’re not [...]

Most physicians will prescribe antidepressant medications to help treat depression and anxiety. They’re not a remedy though. These medications could treat some of the symptoms of depression and anxiety; nevertheless they have no effect on the underlying stressors contributing to your depression and anxiety. Therapy is essential when lifestyle changes are in order. There is [...]

Anxiety disorders in children are really treatable. Unknown to most Americans, anxiety disorders are exceedingly high on the list of health problems in kids. Regrettably, most people don’t know what to look for, so the symptoms go untreated. It has even been proposed that a lot of adults’ problems had their root in childhood, although [...]