According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the U.S., with 40 million adults affected. This represents 18.1% of the...
We all feel anxious in social settings from time to time, feeling nervous before an interview, or uncomfortable in new surroundings. Occasional anxiety is natural and expected. But for many people,...
While everyone feels anxious from time to time, one in five people lives under the influence of a potentially debilitating anxiety disorder. Typically, anxiety disorders are the result of a chemical...
You know what it’s like to be afraid of something, whether it be thunderstorms, a trip to the dentist, a stranger at your door, or losing someone dear to you. Fear is a normal reaction that warns our...
In a recent article (5 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Reduce Anxiety), we talked about five unique strategies you can use to decrease your anxiety, especially when the tried and true techniques of...
Stress and anxiety are often considered interchangeable terms, when in fact, they are not. Anxiety is characterized by a constant or recurring sense of fear or dread, a feeling that something...
If you live with anxiety, you are not alone. Nearly 20 percent of our population lives with this potentially debilitating disorder. Anxiety disorders can be triggered by personal trauma, passed on...
Anxiety is when you are constantly nervous and afraid that something bad might happen, or that something bad has already happened and you’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop. The anxiety...
A boss that’s always on your back, tight deadlines, heavy traffic, family issues, relationship problems and health concerns cause stress and anxiety. While it’s normal to have a certain amount of...
Although the practice of meditation goes back thousands of years, in recent years it has become increasingly popular. Meditation involves both the mind and the body and can produce a state of...
