Anxiety makes you feel like you are alone and not "good enough." These feelings naturally lead to silence. Breaking the silence is a powerful way to challenge the negative thoughts that perpetuate anxiety.

Did you know that public speaking is the number one fear in America? Surveys show that people fear public speaking more than anything else -- even more than they fear death! When asked why they fear public speaking, most people say that they fear humiliation, embarrassment or judgment from others. In a nutshell, they fear rejection. Why is the fear of humiliation and embarrassment so strong?

Over forty research studies have shown that excessive caffeine can be harmful to your health. Here are just a few of the effects that caffeine can cause in the general population: Rapid or irregular heartbeat; Restlessness; Nervousness; Insomnia etc. Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? That's right. They are "fight or flight" reactions designed to protect you from harm.

Founder of the National Institute of Anxiety and Stress, Deanne Repich created the Conquer Your Anxiety Success Program after finding relief for her own suffering, and to help other people suffering from anxiety.

There are several factors that can contribute to an anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder is caused by a combination of several of these factors working together over a period of time.

Are mornings the worst time for your anxiety? When the alarm clock rings do you experience a feeling of dread? Do the symptoms kick in, making you tempted to roll over and snooze for hours so you don't have to face the day?

For many anxiety sufferers, the worry of the day and the battle to fall asleep is followed by disturbing and sometimes violent dreams. In our dream world we find ourselves doing things that we would never do in real life.

Whether your job is new or one you've had for years, anxious thoughts can get in the way of work enjoyment and effectiveness.  When an anxious thought about work rears its head, follow these three easy steps:

If you feel anxious, you're not alone. In fact, one in eight Americans experience overwhelming anxiety that interferes with their daily lives. There is hope for anxiety sufferers.  Studies show that you can reduce the anxiety you feel by integrating healthy habits into your lifestyle.

"I'll do it... tomorrow." Sound familiar? Procrastination -- putting things off until the last moment --or beyond the last moment, is a common problem.  For anxiety sufferers, procrastination can really do a number on us mentally and physically. It can put our fight or flight response into high gear and trigger a rush of anxiety symptoms.