Featured Articles
Highly Sensitive People - Invisible Difference is Problematic
- By Susan Meindl
- Published 07/22/2010
- High sensitivity
In a way, HSP's share a common problem with the approximately 10% of persons who are left-handed. The world is not set up to accommodate left-handers. ... There are many satisfying ways to lead a human life and highly sensitive
individuals are uniquely able to appreciate the subtle changes which
can make a noticeable difference in their existence. The first step,
however, is to make the invisible forces and assumptions visible through
reflection and conversation.
When Depression and Anxiety Coexist
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/16/2010
- Anxiety , Depression
By Anne Ahira.
It is extremely common for individuals who suffer
from depression to also have some form of an anxiety disorder.
It is also very common for individuals who have an anxiety disorder
to develop depression. When following the proper medical treatment plan, along with monitoring
diet and nutrition as well as learning relaxation and exercising
techniques, it is possible for individuals who suffer from the
combination of these disorders to recover and live full and productive
lives. [Photo: Therese J. Borchard, author of "Beyond Blue."]Highly Sensitive Personality and Creativity
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/16/2010
- High sensitivity
By Lisa A. Riley, LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist). Throughout my practice, I have encountered a connection between highly sensitive people and their own creative impulses. This characteristic does not discriminate between painter, actor, or musician—they all appear to have one thing in common: they experience the world differently than the average individual.How Female Hormonal Changes Can Contribute to Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/14/2010
- Managing anxiety
By Deanne Repich, National Institute of Anxiety and Stress. Some women are more sensitive to hormonal fluctuations than others. For many women, anxiety issues appear for the first time during periods of hormonal change. For other women, hormonal changes intensify previously existing anxiety symptoms. Due to the fact that hormonal change causes physical and psychological stress, it triggers our "fight or flight" response. The same tools that you can use to overcome anxiety due to other reasons can help you to conquer anxiety related to hormonal changes too.Life After Worry
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/12/2010
- Managing anxiety
By Akaya Windwood. I made a decision not to worry. Ever. I began to understand that it was a habit of my mind. My heart doesn’t worry, my body doesn’t worry, only my head does. I chose to establish a new habit of consideration and trust—trust that people are tremendously resilient and that the universe could operate without my constant nagging interference. But it wasn’t enough to just not worry; I needed to replace the habit of worry with something else, and I chose trust.Managing Anxiety Without Drugs
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/7/2010
- Managing anxiety
By Johns Hopkins University Health.
We live in anxious times.
But while a little bit of worry can be a good thing — it can steer us
away from taking unreasonable risks, for instance — free-floating
anxiety can be paralyzing, unproductive, and self-defeating.
If you think that you, or someone you love, has an anxiety disorder,
then therapy or medication may be in order.
But even if you’re receiving treatment, or if you’re bedeviled by
garden-variety over-worrying that doesn’t warrant treatment, the
following tips may help.High Ability, High Sensitivity, High Anxiety
- By Douglas Eby
- Published 07/6/2010
- Anxiety , High sensitivity
There are many deeply rewarding aspects of being gifted and talented,
creative, with exceptional abilities - or being highly sensitive.
But there can also be emotional and mental health challenges,
including anxiety.Recent Articles
10 Tips For Relieving Anxiety
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/26/2010
- Managing anxiety
By HealthNewsDigest. “Anxiety is much more than just feeling ‘worried.’ It
can involve feelings of uneasiness, worry, apprehension, and fear. It
can create havoc in your home, destroy relationships, cause employees to
miss work, and prevent people from living full, productive lives.” If you are suffering from the same everyday stresses as most people, and
you want to stop letting anxiety take over your life day after day,
Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies offers the following ten tips for getting
those anxious feelings in check and getting you back in control.Coping With OCD Or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- By Anne Ahira
- Published 07/23/2010
- Managing anxiety
Coping with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder may be quite a task for those that suffer from this anxiety based mental illness. However, there are many who have OCD that are able to display a sense of resilience. These are the individuals that have learned to effectively cope with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Kill Your Stress … Before Your Stress Kills You!
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/22/2010
- Managing anxiety
By Joseph Mercola, D.O., Physician and author. Just about every illness is either directly caused, or made worse, by stress. Since stress is something that you encounter every day, you simply must have tools to deal with it if you want to be happy and healthy.
Alternative Treatment Methods For Anxiety
- By Anne Ahira
- Published 07/19/2010
- Managing anxiety
While professional medical treatment should never be substituted with alternative forms of treatment without first consulting with your physician, there are some alternative methods that have been effective in some individuals for controlling the symptoms of anxiety disorders. Alternative methods of treatment seem to work best when combined with conventional forms of treatment.
Effective Ways of Living With and Managing an Anxiety Disorder
- By Anne Ahira
- Published 07/19/2010
- Managing anxiety
Coping with anxiety for some individuals can be extremely challenging, however, there are many effective ways of treating these disorders and ninety percent of individuals who receive treatment are successful in overcoming their anxiety and learning the skills needed to control their condition on a day to day basis.
The Most Common Anxiety Types at a Glance
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/19/2010
- Anxiety
By Anne Ahira. While anxiety is considered to be a basic and normal reaction when faced with numerous stressors, individuals that experience abnormal distress that results in interference to activities that are performed on a day to day basis and results in a reduction in the quality of life are said to suffer from a disorder.
Long-Term Strategies For Effectively Preventing Anxiety
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/17/2010
- Managing anxiety
If you really pay attention to all those anxiety prevention techniques, they are typically geared towards people that have anxiety and are to help reduce the symptoms, or prevent the attack from becoming worse. In this guide, you will learn long-term strategies for effectively preventing anxiety.
