Anxiety can keep us from being happy.
A small amount of anxiety can be useful. But disproportionate anxiety causes fear, apprehension, worry and nervousness that can hold us back and even make our lives a living nightmare.
The posts in this category focus on understanding and dealing with multiple facets of anxiety to help us live calmer and happier lives.
If you live with anxiety, you likely want to do whatever you can to relieve it. For example, maybe you’ve considered using a service dog for anxiety. Dogs have long been used as service animals for people with disabilities. They can also serve those with mental health conditions like anxiety. But what qualifies as a … Read more
If you live with anxiety, you know how difficult calming your mind can be. Anxiety can make it hard to concentrate, sleep, or even get through your day-to-day activities. Fortunately, many techniques can help calm your mind when anxiety strikes. One of these techniques is known as the 3-3-3 rule for anxiety. In this article, … Read more
Is persistent fear, phobia, or anxiety keeping you from enjoying life and nothing seems to help? You’re not alone. Based on statistics reported by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, millions of Americans are living with one or more of these conditions. Anxiety is marked by persistent and excessive fears and worries. This may … Read more
Anxiety can impact every aspect of your life. For many people, it can even make it hard to fall asleep at night. Research shows that many people with anxiety also have sleep problems. And unfortunately, it can be even harder to take care of your mental health with the added layer of poor sleep. If you … Read more
Have you ever heard a cell phone ringing in a crowded or congested room, and you felt something uncomfortable down in the pit of your stomach? You were praying that it wasn’t your cell phone that was ringing… and once you realized it wasn’t your phone, you were instantly relieved. What about those times when … Read more
A relationship is one of the most beautiful and gratifying things in life, but it can often be challenging to navigate… especially if it’s a new relationship. These relationships can bring on a lot of insecurities, excitement and unfamiliar emotions – all of which can result in some confusion or hesitation at times. Many people … Read more
Do you feel anxious a lot? Are you looking for a unique, light, fun way to deal with your worries? Anxiety is no joke. Especially if you have been medically diagnosed to have an anxiety disorder, it is not something you can easily brush off. But sometimes a bit of levity is the best way … Read more
Like so many of you, I battled stress throughout much of my life… until the day came when I finally accepted something: no matter how you twist or turn it, stress is an integral part of our existence. It’s never going go away. What matters is how you manage it to reduce the effects on … Read more
Mental health is no joke. It can affect you in more ways than you could ever imagine. It can turn your life upside down if not addressed. But did you know that many mental illnesses start from anxiety? Indeed, there are a number of mental diseases that have their roots in worries and fears. Anxiety … Read more
The fear of confrontation is one of the most common fears among people. Whether it’s fear of being yelled at, a fear of someone not understanding or disagreeing with your point of view, or you simply don’t want to be the “bad guy”… there are many reasons people have this fear. While having the courage … Read more