Category: Anxiety

Sufferers of panic disorder describe an attack as a very scary and even violent experience. They may feel disconnected from the world, or that they are losing control over their own mind. A shortness of breath and an overwhelming mix of feelings have also been described as symptoms. Panic attack victims may feel completely helpless […]

What is the best way to treat anxiety disorders? After an official diagnosis, usually traditional medication is prescribed by a psychiatrist or specific types of psychotherapy are employed by a licensed therapist. Some doctors will also suggest a combination of both medication and progressive therapy. Who decides the best form of treatment? Usually the condition […]

Strictly by definition, anxiety refers to a combination of negative emotions including apprehension and fear. Anxiety can lead to physical symptoms such as nausea, trembling, chills, pale skin, chest pains and a shortness of breath. While everyone becomes anxious at some point in their life (or even their daily routine) many people also suffer from […]

The war can commence at any time; the onslaught of anxiety can catch many innocent civilians off guard. Anxiety has a tendency to take over people, who have a lot of stress in their life, this stress can be the cause of relationship problems, financial worry, work related stress, losing a loved one or being […]

Adults are not the only ones who cope with anxiety. In fact, teenagers are arguably more susceptible to anxiety and panic attacks, given the atmosphere of high school, concerns about popularity and academic achievement as well as the fact that their mind is constantly learning and changing. Once you reach adulthood, life does get more […]

There are a number of different exercises that can be performed to aid relaxation and avoid/remedy anxiety.
Focusing
Choose an object that is personal to you, one that you particularly like. This could be anything from a piece of jewellery to a favourite flower. As you inhale and exhale deeply and slowly, focus all your […]

Systematic desensitization refers to a form of psychotherapy used to treat anxiety disorders and phobias in patients. It was pioneered by a South African psychiatrist named Joseph Wolpe. This type of therapy sees a doctor cautiously exposing a patient to various stimuli that the patient initially fears. The theory is that the more desensitized a […]