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Anxiety is distress or uneasiness, often overwhelming, of the mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. There are numerous therapeutic and psychological ways to ease anxiety and panic.
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How To Deal Effectively with Anxiety - By Garrett CoanBecome More Self Confident - By Garrett CoanSolution Focused Therapy - By Garrett Coan- Hypnosis Cures Fear of Hospitals - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonOur instinct for survival is always our primary instinct. Anything which threatens our very survival instinctively triggers fear. The anxiety response of "fight or flight" is hard wired in every human being. We all have this safety mechanism, this fuse, and when it is triggered a complex ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - Why Fix It If We Won't Own It? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Bill WhiteThere’s no way on earth we’ll have any chance, at all, of successfully managing our disorder if we can’t own up to, embrace, and engage that from which we’re suffering. And we have to acknowledge that this suffering has legitimate biological and psychological foundations. If we can’t ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Driving Fear Program Review – Shut Down Your Anxiety in Seconds. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Dave TreadstoneIs Rich Presta's Driving Fear Program for real? Or is it a hoax? I've decided to carry the Driving Fear Program review in order to answer that very question. People ask, because there is speculation that it is only about the focus of positive thinking from forums and a variety of views and ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - EFT is a Great Option for Treating Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Adele WangAnxiety is a condition that plagues millions of Americans. Yet it is something standard allopathic medicine has not always successfully addressed . It is often seen as an emotional problem, and is often treated with medication. As an energy medicine practitioner working within an integrative ...
Views: 16(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Stress Management: No Worry, Know Peace - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Krystal KuehnWorry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy ~Leo Buscaglia What is worry? Worry is negative meditation. To meditate is to be occupied in thought, to ponder and reflect. So when we worry, our thoughts are occupied with things that cause us distress, fear, or dread. ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Curing Needle Phobia - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonSome people are really comfortable around needles, whilst others are overcome by a burning desire to run away to another planet when faced with the spectacle of a needle. You can also be perfectly ok with needles in one context and yet not at all comfortable when that needle is encountered in a ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Self Help - Helping Yourself and Others With Dianetics - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Leah FriedmanIt's a tradition that could be especially helpful in the wake of the recession, as people work to overcome the potentially devastating psychological effects associated with layoffs, foreclosures and the loss of businesses. Fortunately, Americans have come together to help one another--statistics ...
Views: 8(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Common Types of Panic Attack Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Andrew HunterMany people have found relief for panic attacks through therapy. Since every person and their situation is different, the time frame the treatment can take to show improvement can differ greatly. Sometimes you may need to wait a few months before you can begin to notice any results. Patience ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Panic Attack Symptoms and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from alley smithPanic Attacks are an emotional disorder which can completely take over your life. They make you extremely vulnerable, and you constantly question whether another panic attack is on the way. This sometimes results in sufferers being too scared to leave the house, in case they have a panic attack in ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Give Up My Most Prized Possession? No Way! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Bill WhiteLet me share a cool story as to how I came to know and understand one of life’s greatest truths. Years ago, as my ex-wife and I were putting the final touches (as if we were painting a portrait) on our divorce arrangements, I was being asked to sacrifice yet more time with, and access to, my ...
Views: 16(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Deal with Panic and Anxiety During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Andrew HunterYour pregnancy should be a great time of happiness as you await your new bundle of joy. But, sometimes a pregnancy can be riddled with unexplained fear, depression and even panic and anxiety. Anxiety is not rare. However, most panic episodes are not pregnancy panic attacks. Though there is ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Experiencing Life Balance Fatigue - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganWe have all heard the collective lament, ‘My career is not exciting anymore. I don’t feel energized to go into my shop or my office. I don’t even have enthusiasm for the student’s sports activities at the high school. I used to love being involved in those games and the play offs. ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Control Panic and Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Andrew HunterYou might have the following symptoms when you experience a panic attack: strong amounts of anxiety, quick shallow breaths, feelings that you might be having a heart attack, seeing spots in front of your eyes, {and even blacking out if it’s really bad}. Learning how to cure panic attacks can ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Anxiety (Disorders) and Control - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Terry DixonIt lies deep within human nature … the need to be in control of our environment; it must – our very survival depends on it. We have an innate drive to understand things that influence our lives so that we can have some control over them, some control over our own survival and existence. Any ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Overcome Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonOne of the most debilitating things of all must be to suffer from agoraphobia. To not be able to go out and walk around freely, or to just pop to the shop to buy a pint of milk or simply cross a street makes life very, very difficult. People who suffer from agoraphobia are affected in varying ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - How to Relieve Panic Attacks and Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Andrew HunterWith some work, and patience you can overcome panic and anxiety disorders. You already know how nerve-wracking it can be to have a panic attack. Sometimes the fear of getting another panic attack can take over your life and get in the way of everyday things. Sometimes you might even feel like ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Three Helpful Tips for Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Andrew HunterPanic attacks are a fairly common problem in our society. These panic disorders can vary from fears and phobias to OCD and other neuroses. So what are a few helpful hints for panic attacks that will help keep the problem under control? You might be having a panic attack if you experience a ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming Anxiety Through Community - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Bryan WintersCurrent estimates suggest that approximately 10% - 15% of the general population suffers from an anxiety disorder. These numbers suggest that as many as 50 million Americans may be experiencing symptoms at any given time. But what can we make of these numbers? On the one hand the sheer size of the ...
Views: 14(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Hypnosis Techniques for Relaxation that you can do yourself - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristian StanDo you find that you are suffering from a large amount of stress in your daily life? Is anxiety too frequent during your day? Do you ever wish that there was a way for you to relax and it wasn’t going to eat up a huge amount of time or completely empty out your wallet? If yes is the answer to ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - How To Overcome Fear of Swimming - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonThere are very few people who do not like watching the natural movements of the ocean. It is a vista which is always moving and ever changing, presenting to the viewer an amazing cacophony of colors. Blues, greens, turquoise and grey all mix and blend together in this wonderful body of endless ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Where to Go to Treat Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Ross CormackA person is likely to become extremely fearful after experiencing a panic attack. Often, the individual feels as though he is dying, thinking that he is having a heart attack since his chest is tight and his heart is pounding out of control. Sometimes, the bowels can act erratically and cause the ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Tips for Travelers Afraid of Flying - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Andrew HunterIn this day and age air travel is becoming incredibly common. We could be traveling to another city for a business meeting or escaping for a well-deserved vacation, air travel is here to stay. Many people these days are fearful of flying or must endure an intense phobia and anxiety about air ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Overcome Fear of Lifts - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonA fear of lifts may take many forms. Sometimes this fear can be felt as a vague unease, whilst at other times these tingles of anxiety can morph into a full blown panic attack. Anxiety over anything does indeed tend to escalate over time; what begins as a vague feeling of discomfort turns into a ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - How To Have Driving Confidence On Unfamiliar Roads - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWith an increasing number of vehicles traversing the highways of the world a higher degree of driving confidence is required to enable one to step out of their usual comfort zone. To drive on an unfamiliar road can be very daunting to many a driver. Roads and road systems can be very different ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Patience Impatience - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Bill WhiteA friend of mine loves to eat, and his food choices have traditionally been very poor. Over the years he’d become overweight, easily fatigued, and a lot less mobile than he used to be. Six months ago he had his annual physical. And though he’d always had cholesterol problems, this time ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming Girl Teenagers Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Ghyslain LefebvreIf you are like every parent out there, you constantly worry about your children every day. When they are babies, you worry they are going to fall and get hurt. When they start school, are they going fit in, are they going to make friends, are they going to like school? They get to the age of 9 ...
Views: 16You must read the article to rate it. - You're Not Suicidal, Homicidal, or Crazy... - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Bill WhiteYou’re visiting a friend at his 20th floor condo. He takes you out on the balcony for a marvelous view of the city. Suddenly you feel the urge to take a flying leap. You’re walking down the sidewalk and coming your way is a woman pushing her baby in a stroller. You can’t help but wonder ...
Views: 17(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Stop Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Andrew HunterAre you fed up with panic attacks? Would you like to know how to stop them? I used to wake up in the morning fearing that I might have another one as soon as I set foot out of bed. My anxiety was out of control and I would sweat uncontrollably and my heart would race. Was I having a heart ...
Views: 22You must read the article to rate it. - Anxiety And Depression After Binge Drinking - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nathan TylerOn the morning following a night of binge drinking, it's not uncommon to be in a mild state of anxiety and depression. Many people drink alcohol completely unaware that it's a depressant and not a stimulant as most people would think. 3 out of 10 of teens engage in binge drinking once a week. ...
Views: 29(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Finding Freedom from the Shame of Anxiety - Part I - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jennifer Young, LPCOn the way to church Sunday I began to feel outraged. Running through my mind were all the different teachings I have heard about worry and anxiety. The outrage came from the fact that most of them left me feeling ashamed for my lack of faith. One speaker went as far as to call anxiety a ...
Views: 22You must read the article to rate it. - Panic Attacks Driving You Crazy? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Nathan TylerThere are people who experience panic attacks only when driving or behind the wheel of a car. Experiencing panic on the road is extremely hazardous for not only the driver of the vehicle but also other road users. There is always a risk when driving so it's not surprising that some drivers ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Superior Colliculus. It's Not Ridiculous. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bill WhiteI guess when it comes to the anatomy and physiology of panic attacks and anxiety I’m kind of a geek. The stuff just fascinates me. What can I say? However, beyond the pure wonder of it all, a good portion of my interest is grounded in really wanting to comprehend that from which I’ve suffered ...
Views: 19(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - In Search of a Phobia Cure - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonIs it my imagination or are more people suffering from phobias in the modern day? Perhaps this is the case, perhaps not; certainly there are more people who are willing to talk about having a phobia or suffering from anxiety. Phobias no longer have a stigma associated with them, and rightly ...
Views: 19(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Overcome Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Mike SandersonAgoraphobia is the fear of being in places or situations from which it would be difficult, impossible or embarrassing to escape. This fear will often result in severe anxiety as well as panic attacks. It can rule the lives of those who suffer from it as they will often avoid places and situations ...
Views: 29(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Panic Attacks Remedy - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Ross CormackRelieving the effects of panic attacks can be a struggle and there is much difficulty faced in curing them for many people. There are some tried and tested methods to reduce the severity of attacks and deal with the symptoms. Firstly, turn your attention to the possible causes. It may be some ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Stop Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mike SandersonIf you experience panic attacks there are methods that you can learn that will help stop them. The key to controlling your panic attacks is to confront your fear and feel as though you want to experience a panic attack. By doing this you can disempower the fear before it can develop into a fully ...
Views: 27(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Beat Panic and Anxiety with The Linden Method - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Mike SandersonThe Linden Method was created by Charles Linden to cure himself of the severe panic and anxiety that he had suffered since his childhood. In addition to anxiety and panic attacks Charles also suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and agoraphobia. He discovered that they all had the same ...
Views: 29(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Healing Social Phobia - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhat is Social Phobia?Social phobia - or social anxiety - is the fear of interacting with others in various situations: groups, work, school, parties, on the telephone, in a market or store, and so on. People with social phobia experience extreme anxiety or panic when they know that they have to ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Ruminating? Try Headbanging! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Glen CramMy mother once asked me if there were times when I would think of something I had either done or not done, no matter how silly, which just made me cringe to think of it. It might be something I said which I feared someone had interpreted the wrong way. Or which revealed something about myself which ...
Views: 32You must read the article to rate it. - Where Do You Cast? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Kimberly Chastain“Cast all your anxiety on Him for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7. I don’t know if you have ever been fly-fishing or maybe you have seen it on TV. When you go fly fishing you cast your bait way down the river and let it float. That way the fish does not see you and hopefully attacks the bait. ...
Views: 27(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Breathing Properly When Panic Symptoms Strike - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Nathan TylerPanic symptoms are not life threatening but can be extremely terrifying and lead to other conditions and disorders. People with anxiety disorder are much more likely to have depression and a sleep problem. Common panic symptoms include depersonalization, sweating, nausea and fear or losing ...
Views: 31(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Secret to Combating Money Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Helaine HarrisTHE SECRET TO COMBATING MONEY ANXIETY Helaine Z. Harris, MA, MFT Are you, or anyone you know, struggling with feelings of anxiety because of money? It’s a safe bet the answer is “Yes!” Normally I say finances and abundance issues are connected to self-esteem but right now there is such a ...
Views: 36(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Anxiety And PainSubmitted on Oct 13, 2009 from mona tobyHow Have Psychological Theories Elucidated the Nature of Anxiety: With Particular Reference to Panic Disorder Everybody has had experience with anxiety? Indeed anxiety responses have been found in all species right down to the sea slug (Rapee, et al 1998). The concept of anxiety was for a long ...
Views: 28You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Suffer From Driving Anxiety?- Discover How To Overcome It Now! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Charlotte WilsonBecoming stressed and suffering anxiety about driving happens to us all at different stages. That said, for an unfortunate few the anxiety and panic about having to drive can manifest itself into a condition known as “driving fear” One point to remember is that your condition is not life ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Manage Your Worries - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Nancy LatimerWorry and anxiety are caused by your emotions. Worry is a normal response to uncertainty and we all experience uncertainty from time to time; however excessive worrying will drain your emotional energy, interfere with your day-to-day functioning and cause very high anxiety levels. The good news is ...
Views: 35(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Living With A Serial Killer - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIf a convicted serial killer moved in next door – would you choose to invite them round every day, feed them, ask them to stay over or even move in? Of course not! But many of us, every single day, live with the biggest serial killer the modern world has known – STRESS. We have invited it in ...
Views: 29(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Part 2: Unraveling the Binds of Anxiety: The Journey Within - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from melinda allecThe journey into unraveling the binds of anxiety begins with a willingness to learn something new and cultivate enough emotional courage to honestly look at your conditions, exactly as they are, and accept your conditions without an opinion. I unraveled my anxiety with spiritual and energetic ...
Views: 33(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Part 1: What I Learned From Methamphetamine - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from melinda allecMany years ago I found myself possessed by methamphetamine. Initially I was introduced to it by a friend. She told me that it would help to lose the weight I gained by birthing my baby. Since my early teens I had been experimenting with all sorts of different chemicals not knowing that ...
Views: 35(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Possible Causes Of Anxiety Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Nathan TylerAnxiety symptoms can spring on us when we least need them. We start sweating and our hearts start racing at an interview. We get a lump in our throat and butterflies in our stomach on a first date. Talk about bad timing. You're probably wondering why our bodies would sabotage us in this way. It ...
Views: 22You must read the article to rate it. - Dialing Down Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsThere is little debate that most anxiety is a symptom of internal cognitive/psychological machinations. That is, we are thinking in a way that is generating the anxiety. We think in both mental pictures and internal dialogue and depending on what we are telling ourselves, and what we are seeing, we ...
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