Everyone has moments of anxiety or nervousness. Whether caused by a brief, stressful situation or a prolonged traumatic event, everyone experiences the feelings of worry, dread, and fear from time to time. However, it’s when these feelings begin to take over and affect your life in a negative way that it may be much more than a…
Everyone has experienced anxiety at some point in their lives. Some suffer from anxiety chronically. Many have heard someone utter the phrase “I think I’m having a panic attack.” Perhaps you think you have had one yourself. How does one know and what’s the difference between anxiety symptoms and a panic attack? The Anxiety and…
In the modern world, we regularly have to deal with change as well as a constant stream of new information. Anxiety is becoming more and more prevalent. With things like smart phones and the Internet, it’s the easiest it’s ever been to find yourself overwhelmed by — well, words. Tech 21 Century says , “people receive every day…
What is Anxiety? Generally, anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry and dread about something over which you have no control? In psychology, anxiety is defined as a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension. Mental side-effects of anxiety include insomnia, embarrassment or a rapid heartbeat, while physical side-effects include trouble eating,…
Anxiety is a term used to cover a good number of disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and several others. Recent studies have shown that anxiety is the leading mental health issue in North America, affecting nearly a third of the adult population — in conservative estimates. Many people let their anxiety go undiagnosed,…
Anxiety–a feeling of uneasiness, not so unfamiliar to today’s population. The feeling of worry and apprehension manifests itself among millions of people–for many of them, more than they would like to admit. When a person struggles with these feelings, it can often seem as if they are surrounded; alone, in a pit of anxiousness of which there is no…
What is social anxiety? Social anxiety is a phobia that causes a persistent and debilitating fear of people. But social anxiety doesn’t stop there. It can be largely anticipatory, and it’s very common for those suffering from the disorder to experience severe anxiousness for weeks leading up to a social event. While anxiety before public…