Unfortunately, panic attacks affect all types of people at any age. Many people do not know how to treat panic attacks; therefore, they are stuck with them indefinitely. The following article provides you with helpful advice and steps you can take to stop panic attacks from disrupting your life.
Read MoreWhat do anxiety and panic suffers in Florida and beyond need to know about pandemic anxiety? There are many types of anxiety and the most common is called panic disorder or panic attack. This type of condition is not the same with generalized anxiety disorder, in which you have over-generalized worry over nothing, and that will make you miserable for a long time.
Read MoreBeing mentally strong can be a challenge for most people in Florida and beyond. Your fears may be out of control and keeping your mind alert all the time can sometimes prove difficult. Fear is something that everyone experiences, but it is possible to learn how to manage and deal with it properly.
In this article I am going to show you some simple and easy ways to overcome your fears and be mentally stronger. There are certain things you need to keep in mind that are essential to any kind of mental strength.
Read MoreIf you are looking for how to build self-esteem then you are not alone. Thousands of people all over the world struggle with the problem of how to build self-confidence each and every day of their lives.
There are lots of ways that you can improve your self-esteem. One of the best ways is to use the power of positive thinking. If you think positively about the things that you are doing then it will help you to improve your self-esteem and improve your life. If you try to change something negative in your life, then this may be difficult and may make your problems worse. But, you can always change the way you think about yourself.
Read MoreWhat is meditation for anxiety? Is it really just an excuse for one to be lazy? It is really not a good excuse at all.
First, in meditation, it will help you focus your attention more and better. As we know, focus is the key ingredient in doing any task or thing well, and we can't do anything well if we don't have to focus and keep our mind on one thing. The second reason is because meditation for anxiety helps you calm down.
Read MorePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops following a very traumatic experience. While it is believed that everyone has suffered some form of trauma in their lives, PTSD is believed to be particularly widespread among soldiers and people who have served in the military. Today, however, many people think that anyone who has experienced a potentially dangerous or scary event may also develop PTSD. In fact, it is estimated that nearly anyone can develop PTSD at some point during his or her lifetime, but it is believed that more than 20% of those who are diagnosed with this condition do so as adults. Car crashes are a common cause of PTSD.
Read MoreIn this article you will learn more about the importance of wellness and happiness. But it is not what you think. Getting rid of anger, fear, and depression will not automatically cause peace, love, and joy.
Read MoreWhat do we really mean by low self-esteem? It is generally defined as a state of mind in which the person does not think much of themselves or their abilities. Psychologists sometimes refer to this as low self-efficacy.
Read MoreIn Part I of this two-part series we learned about what brain structures are involved with anxiety production. We discussed the “Bottoms Up” pathway that yields anxiety from the amygdala. We then discussed the “Top Down” pathway from the neocortex and especially the prefrontal cortex or front and top from part of your brain.
We also discussed the importance of working with a therapist who understands these different brain mechanism so that your counseling will be more effective.
We also reviewed facts about the amygdala or that part of your brain that produces the emotion of anxiety and fear among other emotional responses.
Read MoreDo you know what creates anxiety in the brain?
Are you aware of how you can have an effect on the processes in the brain that manufactures your anxiety?
Read on to learn the two separate pathways in the brain that give rise to anxiety. Let’s talk neuroscience and anxiety.
Read MoreWhen you have severe anxiety and you try to be sociable it is like trying to jump 100 feet into the air. It can't be done. Avoidance of friends and acquaintances is a symptom of anxiety. When I work with soldiers with PTSD they avoid socializing with friends. They have learned in combat that strangers are dangerous. Thus, they run the risk of running into strangers at their friend’s social event. It is painful for them but also their families. Spouses and children suffer due to their marked anxiety and social avoidance. Relationships often deteriorate and sometimes lead to separation or even divorce.
Read MoreRelaxation and anxiety treatment methods in St. Augustine, Florida and beyond are an important part of coping with the stress we are experiencing in today’s world.
Relaxation methods are critical, whether the trigger is the news about the pandemic, the social isolation many are experiencing, worries about social unrest, interpersonal distress or economic or job loss.
Coping with stress more effectively will help you solve problems confronting you much better.
Read MoreThis article is for the people who are currently experiencing an extraordinary amount of stress. The stress may be due to the effects of the natural disasters, ongoing wars, social unrest, unemployment or personal challenges you may be experiencing it this time your life.
Read MoreAll of us are experiencing greater stress and anxiety now than we were just a few short months ago. I will be sharing with you over the coming weeks various methods to calm the body and the mind. Today, I’d like to start with the 7-11 breathing method.
Many people feel overwhelm and some frankly feel out of control during these difficult times. But you can regain a sense of power and manage your feelings of hyperarousal more easily than you might think.
Read MoreWhy will one person be traumatized by a frightening, potentially life-threatening event when another person won't?
Statistically, the research indicates that when a group pf people experience a traumatic event, up to 20% three months later will still be traumatized. Thus, 80% of people will be functioning fairly normally thereafter1.
Even though people are functioning relatively ‘normally’ they will still remember the even and it will bother them periodically. But, they will not have the classic symptoms of PTSD including flashbacks, nightmares, panic anxiety episodes or avoiding things associated with the traumatic episode.
Read MoreFear is griping many Americans. In this time of COVID-19 causing the global pandemic, the United States and the world is in upheaval.
Many people are undergoing what feels like an unprecedented level of anxiety and fear. Recall the fear is simply a perception of danger or threat. The thought of contracting a potentially life-threatening illness is certainly a major life stressor.
Read MoreCan you define worry? Our brains have the incredible capacity to think about the future. We can think into the future to anticipate problems, envision barriers to success and plan for solutions to move forward.
Thinking ahead into the future is a valuable asset when we are seeking to achieve our goals. A recent goal for many if not most is how to stay safe during the pandemic.
Read MoreAnxiety and Stress from COVID-19? Consider Online Therapy If You Are Struggling. You Don't Have to Go It Alone. It can be scary to share your inner most concerns with a person who is initially a stranger. Many people think of seeing a professional therapist only when the pain of not doing so exceeds the pain of doing so for them. Reach out and talk to someone who can help.
Read Moreohns Hopkins University has provided this summary to avoid contagion. Shared with you because it is very clear:
* The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation) and converts them into aggressor and multiplier cells.
* Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.
Read MoreDo you have a pet? In this stressful time during the outbreak of COVID-19, a pet can be your best friend. Researchers are finding real benefits to pet ownership. Studies show that pets confer all sorts of health benefits, including lower cholesterol, reduced blood pressure and even less risk of heart disease. How?
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