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Stress and anxiety are largely a result of mental or emotional distress, causing feelings such as apprehension, fear, frustration, and anger....
There are two main strategies used to overcome social anxiety disorder (sometimes called “social phobia”). The first is medication and the second...
Here is a simple relaxation exercise you can do while riding the bus or train to work, taking a break at work or school, sitting with your morning...
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Ativan (available generically as lorazepam) is a powerful anti-anxiety drug in the class of medications known as benzodiazepines. It is a fast-...
Serax® is the brand name for the drug oxazepam, a benzodiazepine that has been in use since the 1960s.
Serax is used primarily for the...
Stressful life events are difficult for everyone, but they can be especially hard on those who already have an anxiety disorder. A recent study...
In what probably doesn't come as a surprise to many people, a research study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology reports that the...
We all know that bullying and other stressful social situations can have lasting effects on a person, but a new study from New York’s Rockefeller...
Sometimes emotional distress, such as anxiety, can lead to difficulty swallowing or the fear of choking. Most people might take swallowing for...
New research by scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the University of North Carolina's Bowles Center...
Elavil (known generically as amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant that was approved by the FDA back in 1961 for treatment of major...
According to research published in the journal Science, the drug ketamine can repair brain cell connections that have been disrupted by depression...
As adults, we are well aware that our work environment has an effect on our mental health. When we're trying to do our jobs without the resources...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (ODC) is, as its name implies, characterized by a combination of obsessions and compulsions. Most of us know at...
While one might assume that children with extreme social anxiety are hyper-aware of other people's emotions, it turns out that the opposite is...
Aromatherapy for anxiety may be a useful natural remedy in helping ease symptoms. Aroma means a pleasant or agreeable odor arising from plants,...
Norpramin is a tricyclic antidepressant that is approved by the FDA to treat depression and also prescribed off-label for the treatment of some...
The essential amino acid tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate a number of important brain functions....
If you've found that being under stress has an effect on your appetite and weight, you're in good company. While some people lose weight when they...
It would be easier to be a man with anxiety if it weren't for that doggone thing called masculinity. Whether it is free-floating anxiety, a phobia...
Librium, known generically as chlordiazepoxide, is a benzodiazepine used to relieve anxiety and to control the agitation that is a side effect of...
There is no one cause for anxiety but several factors that contribute to its development. Scientists have broken them down into three parts: brain...
Although there is no magic wand to wave and dispel chronic anxiety, we can do our best to avoid habits that make anxiety worse.
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Practicing small daily rituals that bring comfort, inspiration, beauty, tranquility, or encouragement into our life anchors us, and can help...
Vivactil (generic: protriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant that is sometimes prescribed to treat anxiety disorders such as panic disorder,...
Anxiety attacks are very frightening experiences, and for chronic sufferers, they can seriously impact everyday life. While there are things you...
Whether you’re a graduate student preparing for your finals or an aspiring real estate developer who needs to get a license, test anxiety affects...
Getting on an airplane can cause an anxiety attack even for the most seasoned flier. Whether it’s a fear of heights, the feeling of the unknown,...
