Anxiety is a normal part of being human. As we do not know the future, we are often anxious about upcoming events. In normal doses, anxiety keeps us on our toes as we prepare ourselves for things to come such as meeting new playmates, tests at school, job interviews, a romantic date, or life [...]
For someone who suffers from social anxiety, certain interactions with others can often feel like a life or death situation. When danger presents itself to the human body, our adrenal system kicks in and we are presented with two clear options -- “fight or flight.” For those without any anxiety disorder, this response could [...]
Try to remember a day when you felt particularly apprehensive and anxious. Perhaps it was day one of your new job or a time when you had to go for medical tests. In those situations, it is totally normal to experience some feelings of worry and concern. But imagine feeling like that every day. [...]
Panic attacks can be incredibly frightening. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, chest pains, nausea, feeling weak, dizzy, or faint, having trouble breathing, and even experiencing a sense of terror. However, that is by no means a comprehensive list. Indeed, panic attack symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Many of those who experience [...]
Bipolar disorder can be an incredibly difficult condition to live with. Those who suffer from this illness may have to endure periods of drastic change in their mood and may find the constant emotional turmoil very challenging. To add to the complexity, bipolar can often cause you to experience periods of ‘high’ or ‘manic’ [...]
“Here Be Dragons.” Old sailing maps would often include such references on places of danger or dread. A children’s book about anxiety by Kathryn Cave and Nick Maland, You’ve Got Dragons, begins with the ominous words: “Dragons show up when you least expect them.” Together, Cave and Maland explore the anxiety of a child [...]
Relationships can provide emotional support, companionship, and intimacy, but they can also create an environment that breeds discord and anxiety. Make no mistake, relationships can be tricky to navigate, and unfortunately, no instruction manual exists that covers all the methods for doing it right. A good start for healthy togetherness, however, is healthy separateness. [...]
