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Anxiety
It is normal for people to occasionally experience anxiety, a feeling of uneasiness usually as a response to fear. But when anxiety takes over your life, it can take a toll on your health and happiness.
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Anxious About, Well, Everything? That's Zozobra and You're Not Alone
Feeling disoriented by the election, pandemic and everything else? It's called 'zozobra,' and Mexican philosophers have some advice.
Thalassophobia: Do You Fear the Deep Ocean?
Should we blame this on the movie 'Jaws'? Many people have a fear of the ocean and what lies beneath it. How can you cope with this?
Why Are People With Trypophobia Horrified By Holes?
Trypophobia is the fear — or more like disgust — of closely packed holes. But is it a real phobia and how can it be treated?
Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking
Public speaking can be debilitating for many people. What is it that causes so many of us to freeze up like a deer in headlights when it's time to talk in public?
If the Idea of a Phone Call Triggers Serious Anxiety, You're Not Alone
Some people are afraid of snakes or heights or plane crashes. For people with telephobia, a phone call is a big fat "no-can-do."
Why Some People Will Do Anything to Avoid Pooping in Public Toilets
There's even a scientific term for people with bathroom anxiety who devise strategies, find secret spots or just head home when going in public is too overwhelming.
How Elevator Psychology Works
You're headed down in a packed elevator on your way to lunch. Suddenly, the elevator lurches to a stop. As the sweats starts beading on your upper lip, you wonder if it just got harder to breathe.
High Anxiety Pictures
Millions across the world are affected by mental disorders. Whether they affect a loved one or a co-worker, mental disorders touch the lives of countless millions. This gallery will show which disorders are the most prevalent.
Understanding Panic Attacks
Out of nowhere you feel absolute terror. Your heart races and you're frantic for your breath. Everything seems unreal. Are you losing your mind? No, you're having a panic attack.
Ayurveda for Anxiety and Depression
Depression and anxiety are probably something that every human being has experienced at some time. Learn more about these feelings and the alternative treatments that are available for them.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Stress
Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect anyone who has had a life-threatening or other emotionally traumatic experience. Find out what you need to know about PTSD in this article.
EMDR: Breakthrough Therapy for Traumatic Stress
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), affecting over five million adults nationwide each year, is seen not only in war veterans, but also in disaster victims and anyone who's suffered a traumatic experience. Learn more about PTSD.
Nutritional Therapy for Anxiety and Depression
What are some of the causes of headaches? Take a look into the causes of headaches and the nutritional remedies you can use to treat these types of pains.
Signs of an Anxiety Disorder
Do you know the common signs of anxiety and signs of anxiety attacks? Find out the common signs of anxiety and anxiety attacks at HowStuffWorks.
Anxiety Disorders Guide
Anxiety disorders are serious illnesses that fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Check out this guide to anxiety disorders from HowStuffWorks.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
If you are unable to relax, have difficulty concentrating, and startle more easily than others, these might be signs of generalized anxiety disorder. Check out facts and treatment options for generalized anxiety disorder.
How to Get Help for Anxiety Disorders
If you suffer from chronic anxiety, a visit to a physician to discuss possible treatments. Check out tips on how to get support for anxiety disorders.
Role of Research In Improving the Understanding and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Brain disorders, like anxiety disorders, are complex, but research plays a major role in helping us gain greater understanding and develop more effective methods of treatment. Check out
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Many healthy people can identify with some of the symptoms of OCD, but for people with OCD, the simplest activities very distressing, and interfere with daily life. Check out common symptoms and effects of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Panic Disorder
Panic attacks can interrupt your everyday life, but treatment might help decrease your attacks. Learn more about panic attacks from HowStuffWorks.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Frightening thoughts are emotional numbness a common signs of post traumatic stress disorder. Check out more symptoms and treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
If you suffer from social phobia, you may be afraid of being around people in social settings. Check out common symptoms and treatment for social phobias.
Specific Phobias
If you have extreme fear of a particular thing such as closed-in places, heights, or water, you might have a specific phobia.
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
If you have recently been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, medication or psychotherapy might help you overcome your illness. Check out medications and other treatment options for anxiety disorders.
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