For most individuals, feelings of worry, distress, and nervousness are considered normal. They are considered to be a natural reaction, particularly to uncertain situations. However, while those feelings only come about once in a while, many others often experience such feelings. People affected by anxiety get misdiagnosed, and the condition is mistaken for other […]
Hypochondriasis, more commonly referred to as Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD), is a type of anxiety that affects nearly 300 million people worldwide. People with IAD are gripped by anxious thoughts about their health and have constant fear about contracting a severe illness. IAD starts and takes place in the mind, but it can cause […]
Melatonin is a sleeping hormone produced at night by the pineal gland of the brain. Its primary role is to regulate our internal biological clock and synchronize our sleep-wake rhythms in response to the light captured by the retina during the day. Today melatonin is available as a human-made prescription or supplement. For people […]
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans. Those who have battled anxiety know just how much it affects all aspects of their lives. Symptoms such as; increased heart rate, panic attacks, sweating, and trembling are debilitating. Although numerous interventions for anxiety attacks have been advanced, medication […]
Anxiety is generally an internal warning of a potential threat that helps your body to prepare for danger. The threat will trigger the nervous system that, in turn, sets off a fight or flight response. This means that multiple chemicals are poured into your blood to change how your body operates in readiness for […]
Are you having intense and disturbing thoughts related to your past traumatic events such as a horrific incident or a road accident? Then you might have a psychiatric disorder called Post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You may relive these events through nightmares or flashbacks, making you feel sadness, fear, and anger. The effects of PTSD […]
Just like you, your dog experiences anxiety. It is healthy and normal for your dog to experience anxiety on rare occasions. While it affects all breeds, every individual dog is affected differently. If a disproportionate degree of anxiety is left untreated, the dog could develop behavioral issues like anxiety disorder. Before reading the article, ask […]
All relationships come with a fair share of challenges. Communication and being able to support each other is key to a thriving relationship, and so much more if you are dating someone with anxiety. Anxiety can feel so overwhelming on the person dealing with it. It can also be hard on their loved ones, and […]
Normal panic differs from an anxiety disorder in the clinical manifestations and the length of an attack. When a person experiences an anxiety attack, they are unable to control thoughts of worry and the fear that engulfs them. These bouts of worry range from mild to extreme, and they interfere with a person’s ability […]
Even though crystals are mainly used for fashion purposes, they have more to offer. These beautiful stones you might have seen people wearing with pride could play a huge role in eliminating energy blockages. They can also heal your mind and body. That’s strange, right? Before we tell you all about the crystals for […]
Many people worldwide, let alone the US, struggle with silent conditions such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and PTSD. And while these conditions can take a toll on someone physically and mentally, they often go unnoticed. To this effect, the severity of these conditions intensifies, and when left untreated, could lead to the loss of […]
Mental health is a worldwide problem facing people of all ages and gender, regardless of race or tribe. And with the COVID-19 pandemic adding to the burden, many people are falling into depression, developing anxiety, and having life problems, now more than ever. More than 40 million adult citizens are diagnosed with depression and […]
