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Introduction: Anxiety disorders, a set of debilitating mental health situations, affect millions of individuals worldwide. These issues bring forth quite a number distressing symptoms that may considerably effect everyday life. From a neuroscientific atti…

Hey people, Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life. However, with the right treatment and support, individuals with anxiety disorders can learn to manage their symptoms and lead fulfi…

It was long postulated that anxiety and depressive disorders (and many other mental illnesses) were caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. More specifically, the “chemical imbalance” theory presumed that serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain, w…

Introduction Anxiety is a common human emotion that most people experience at some point in their lives. While it is natural to feel anxious in certain situations, excessive and prolonged anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with daily life. In …

With 18% of the population suffering, anxiety is the most common mental health condition in North America. Through clinical practice, I’ve quickly come to learn that “anxiety” is a term that means many different things to different people. Its symptoms ca…

Social anxiety, also referred to as social phobia, is a psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of social situations and an overwhelming self-consciousness when in social settings. People with social anxiety often experience significant di…

Flavoring your lemonade with lavender is a great way to utilize the amazing medicinal properties of lavender. Lavender is a wonderful aromatic herb that calms the senses. Pure lavender oil is an incredible essential oil to use for your own health and wel…

Every age believes itself to be the age of anxiety, as Auden’s famous poem first put it. But in his new book, , the neuroscientist and writer Joseph LeDoux suggests that that has never been a stronger claim to make than it is now. In the United States, fe…

If you’re struggling with anxiety (one of today’s most common mental health problems), seeking treatment with massage therapy might be worth your while. Long used to promote relaxation and offset the harmful effects of stress, massage may provide relief f…

Anxiety doesn’t care if you’re Joan from down the road or one of the world’s most famous men, it can strike anyone – here are some tips for owning it. People often mistake me for famous popstar and R&B singer Zayn Malik. It’s understandable; we’re basica…

Anxiety is a common experience that can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed and out of control. It can manifest in many different ways, including physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, and racing heartbeat, as well as mental symptoms such as rac…

Ah, anxiety—the uninvited guest who somehow knows when to arrive precisely when you don’t want it to. It’s like that one person who always shows up at parties unannounced and refuses to leave. But what’s the deal with anxiety, and why does it keep crashin…

Many of us are familiar with the physical symptoms of anxiety: the racing heart, sweaty palms, or sense of uneasiness that makes performing simple tasks a challenge. For every outward symptom you can see, there are even more complex processes happening in…

As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible—from record-breaking temperatures to natural disasters—many people are experiencing a growing sense of unease known as eco-anxiety. This emotional response to environmental crises is not just a …

We have all experienced some form of anxiety in our lives, whether we’re anxious about a job interview or going on a first date. Yet, for people with an anxiety disorder, this feeling leads to distress and meddles with their ability to live their life. No…

For those people who are actually living with an anxiety disorder, this must seem like a joke. Anxiety is not fun, and on bad days anxious people definitely feel far from super. There really is no bright or positive side to living with anxiety, and altho…

Valerian root, derived from the Valeriana officinalis plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments, particularly those related to the nervous system. Today, it remains a popular herbal supp…

Anxiety is a common mental health issue that has a significant impact on the lives of millions of people all over the world. Anxiety, unease, and fear are all prevalent feelings that can make it difficult to do everyday duties. The heart pounding, profuse…

Gone are the days when the first thought that comes to your mind when you discuss cannabis is smoking weed in a shady alley. Also gone are the times when cannabis was useful for a fun high. Today, the legalization of cannabis has broadened the scope of a…

Bumps in the road from the illusion of control to letting go. I recently had what felt like a setback, slipping into anxious worry about an aspect of my future. The theme of this anxiety emerged nine or ten years ago, and it has occasionally risen quite s…

Crystals for Anxiety and Stress Relief Stress and anxiety have become more common than the common cold so if you are suffering then you are not alone, although I am sure that doesn’t make you feel any better! If you are looking for alternative ways to su…

This goes out to every person struggling with anxiety. To every beautiful soul on whom stress has taken its toll. To every single being who just wants to be free. You are not alone. You are not weak. You deserve to get better. You deserve inner peace. …

By Anita M. Schimizzi, Ph.D. We know that maternal depression can have a profound impact on children. But what about maternal anxiety? A recent article in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology suggests that mom’s anxiety may tend to transfer to her yo…

Anxiety is a very common disorder in modern society. It can affect young and older people and it can be highly distressing. There are several types of anxieties: General anxiety, Social anxiety, Performance anxiety, Fear of specific places or situation…