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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....
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People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) may experience heightened levels of anger, and
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We are aware of which foods to avoid when struggling with generalized anxiety disorder, but knowing which items can actually help reduce your...
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Just because a thought visits your mind does not mean it is true. Negative thoughts about yourself and speculation about what’s going to happen...
Should I try an herbal remedy for anxiety?
People are interested in herbal remedies for anxiety for a variety of reasons--some of the...
A new study has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of a novel treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using drugs that don't...
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Sometimes emotional distress, such as anxiety, can lead to difficulty swallowing or the fear of choking. Most people might take swallowing for...
There are many drugs that are prescribed "off-label" to treat anxiety and other mental health conditions, but what does off-label use actually...
Inderal, known generically as propranolol, is a beta blocker that has been in use since the 1960s. Like other beta blockers, it was developed to...
Royce White has never been one to let obstacles get in the way of his dreams. An inspiring young man and stellar athlete, White was drafted by the...
Drinking coffee makes you jumpy. Caffeine makes you jittery, it messes up your sleep cycle, and in large enough amounts, it becomes...
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Perceived threats trigger the 'fight or flight' response—that sequential process that prepares you either to put up a fight to defend your life—...
Aromatherapy for anxiety may be a useful natural remedy in helping ease symptoms. Aroma means a pleasant or agreeable odor arising from plants,...
Self-help books for anxiety are very popular--so popular that the sheer number of books available can be overwhelming. All those choices mean that...
For college students, spring brings both warmer weather and something less pleasant - finals week. Colleges and universities know that this can be...
Nortriptyline, marketed in the United States under the trade names Pamelor and Aventyl, is a tricyclic antidepressant approved by the FDA to treat...
Many people with anxiety or depression are interested in finding a "natural" treatment method that can help ease their symptoms. For some people,...
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,...
Findings by researchers from Michigan State University adds to the growing evidence that links a common parasite to suicide attempts.
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It's easy to feel like you're the only one feeling anxious in performance situations, whether it's giving a speech in front of a few people or...
Spending prolonged periods of time gazing at your reflection can cause serious psychological harm, even in those with no history of anxiety over...
While anxiety can be a disorder in itself, it is also known to be a symptom of a number of physical disorders and illnesses. Before beginning...
