Anxiety disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, or anxiety that disrupt daily life. Explore coping mechanisms, treatment options, and personal stories to understand better and manage these prevalent conditions.
Have you ever found it difficult to trust others after losing someone important to you? Do you worry about being rejected, fear that people will leave, or find yourself becoming overly anxious in close relationships? These experiences can sometimes be linked to abandonment issues. While the term isn’t a formal mental health diagnosis, it describes … Read more
When life feels overwhelming, even a few quiet moments can make a difference. Stress, racing thoughts, and everyday worries can quickly pile up, making it hard to slow down and relax. That is why simple, calming activities can be so helpful when you need a mental break. One surprisingly soothing option is coloring. Coloring pages … Read more
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
Do you feel anxious a lot of the time? Is it the “normal anxious” that we all feel at some point, or is it the “weirdly anxious” that seems to get out of hand? It is perfectly normal for people to worry. We can’t help it. There are many uncertainties in life and it’s only … Read more
What do you do when you’re feeling depressed? How do you get back on your feet and face the day? There are a lot of ways to work through this distressing phase, and we all have different techniques for coping. Some of us allow ourselves to hit rock bottom because we believe we will eventually … 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
Your heart races, there’s a drumming in your ears, and you feel sick to your stomach. Perhaps you even struggle to breathe, or you feel pins and needles lock your limbs in place as you begin feeling totally overwhelmed. No, you haven’t been swallowed by a boa constrictor; instead, it’s crippling anxiety in its most … Read more
Feeling like you might just go insane if you have to add any more to your to-do list? You might be a little overwhelmed. It’s an awful feeling when your task pile has turned into a task Kilimanjaro – and it’s becoming all too common in our always “on” time is money world. So, if … Read more
Morning anxiety is a bummer when you’re hustling to kick-start your day. If you only knew how to break the cycle of morning anxiety, your day could begin on a positive note. Thanks to morning anxiety, I’m bombarded with racing thoughts surrounding the uncertainties of my day from the very moment I open my darn eyes. It … Read more
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, there are about 40 million American adults who experience anxiety disorders every year. There are several factors that cause anxiety, including genetics, the environment, a person’s medical history, and/or the use of prohibited substances. Although anxiety disorders are common and a cause of concern for sufferers … Read more