What Are the Six Types of Anxiety Disorders? 6 Ways to Treat
The six main types of anxiety disorders are: A typical variant is selective mutism, which may be often seen in kids who are confident in front of their family but may not speak at all in school or other places. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): It is a long-term disorder that makes a person inappropriately anxious […]
9 Ways to Calm an Anxiety Attack Fast
9 ways to calm an anxiety attack fast 1. Stay in the present moment Anxiety tends to be a future-oriented state of mind. Instead of worrying about what’s going to happen in the future, try to bring yourself back to the present. Ask yourself, “Am I safe right now? Is there something I can do […]
How to Cope With Anxiety Naturally: 27 Tips
Anxiety can be overwhelming to deal with, and it’s important to understand how to calm yourself down Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. But it can be overwhelming to deal with, not to mention downright unpleasant. Whether your anxiety presents itself as an upset stomach, heart palpitations, nervous tension, or panic attack, it’s […]
A ‘factory reset’ for the brain may cure anxiety, drinking behavior, study suggests: Gene editing reverses brain genetic reprogramming caused by adolescent binge drinking
Gene editing may be a potential treatment for anxiety and alcohol use disorder in adults who were exposed to binge drinking in their adolescence, according to the results of an animal study published in the journal Science Advances. The study is issued by researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago who have been studying the […]
For People With Anxiety Or Insecurities, It’s Hard To Lose The Mask
Priyam Mahajan, a 20-year-old who lives in India, has struggled with social anxiety disorder most of her life. In public, that plays out as a difficulty in making eye contact with strangers. Her face often tenses up in conversations or she’ll bite her lip, which only makes her more self-conscious around others. “When half my […]
Suni Lee Plagued By Anxiety Attacks And ‘Impostor Syndrome’ After Olympic Gold
American gymnast Suni Lee says she’s been plagued by anxiety attacks and what she called “impostor syndrome” since winning her Olympic gold medal last summer. In an interview with ESPN posted Tuesday, Lee said her adjustment to college gymnastics at Auburn University has been compromised by “intense pressure” and an “immense amount of scrutiny.” Advertisement […]
10 Products Therapists Personally Use To De-Stress While Traveling
The normal stressors associated with traveling, combined with anxiety around COVID-19, can make taking a trip feel more overwhelming than ever. Mental health professionals are feeling the same way. You may think your therapist has it all figured out, but chances are they’re experiencing anxiety around traveling as well. So, what are the items that […]
Anxiety Can Cause Burning Or Tingling In Your Face. Here’s What Helps.
Dealing with anxiety is more common than most people realize, but accepting how frequently it may happen is only the first step. Understanding what anxiety is and how it manifests, is crucial in the treatment and management of this mental illness. One of the physical ways anxiety shows up? Facial burning or tingling. Advertisement Facial […]
What Makes a Person a Hypochondriac?
Hypochondria, also known as hypochondriasis or illness anxiety disorder, is a condition that involves obsession and intense worrying about your health. Hypochondria, also known as hypochondriasis or illness anxiety disorder, is a condition that involves obsession and intense worrying about your health. Hypochondria has a variety of causes and treatments. What is hypochondria? Hypochondria is […]
The Unexpected Instagram Trend That’s Boosting People’s Mental Health
It was a Tuesday, and my anxiety was at an all-time high. I was scrolling mindlessly through Instagram, absorbing each post quickly. I saw my friend’s babies, an old colleague’s wedding, someone’s new puppy and a political commentary or two. Somewhere in my endless consumption, I also came across a poem that caught my attention […]