Anxiety Treatment

Although they are treated separately, the reality is that physical health and mental well-being are intimately connected. One example of how this is true is when we look at childhood depression and obesity. Research has found that obesity and depression in children can have both physical connections and mental health links. And it’s important to note…

They’ve always been there when you needed them. Even though you’re not related, they’re closer than family. Your best friend, your best bud. The person who’s been with you through all the ups and downs in life. Everyone knows that there are many benefits of friendship. However, what about when it comes to facing daily stress? It turns…

It can be a real struggle to cope with panic attacks. The fear, anxiety, and emotional distress are overwhelming. It’s especially hard if you are watching your loved one have a panic attack. You want to help, but it always seems as if your efforts are futile. Is there anything that you can do that’s actually…

Many people today often think, “I’m just too busy.” Their calendars are filled with commitments, meetings, and appointments. A to-do list of a handful of items has grown to a full page. And don’t forget about the cell phone! It keeps people perpetually linked with their jobs. The phone also draws their attention away from the real world…

Much has been written and said about how technology causes stress and anxiety. It causes us to be distracted, affects our sleep, and keeps us from creating healthy connections with other people in the real world. Obviously, these are big problems connected with digital technology that can negatively impact your life. And that’s especially true…

You would think that anxiety is the same, no matter what the situation. Yet, the opposite is true. Anxiety comes in many shades and can affect you in several different ways. For the sake of this discussion, we can separate anxiety into two categories: temporary anxiety and chronic anxiety. There are key differences between the two…

You’ve known for a while about your anxiety diagnosis, and you feel like you’re functioning at a pretty high level. Work is going well, and things at home are stable. Living with anxiety isn’t great, but it’s possible. Every day your brain is bombarded with all kinds of thoughts which, for anyone else, would be crippling….

If you struggle with anxiety, then you know how obsessive thoughts can really affect your life. One moment, you think you’re doing fine, going about your day. Then, something triggers you to obsess about problems that weren’t even an issue minutes before. Perhaps you tried calling your parents, but they didn’t pick up the call. Or you worry…

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “It’s just too hard to make a decision”? Perhaps you find yourself paralyzed when it comes to making even small decisions in your everyday life. The problem may not be that you can’t make a decision. Rather, it’s that there are way too many options available. In the modern world,…

It seems like every week there is news of another act of terror. Kidnappings, mass shootings, and worse. Ingrained in the minds of everyone of a certain age are the events of September 11, 2001, for example. If you already struggle with anxiety, it makes sense that you have worries about feeling secure from terror…