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Anxiety Attack? Multiple Therapy Options Can Reduce Your Stress and Anxiety Symptoms

Nov 10, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

One popular method for handling stress, panic attacks, and anxiety attacks is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). In CBT, a therapist helps you identify and change negative thoughts (i.e., cognitions) and behaviors that are contributing to your anxiety. For instance, imagine that every time you go to work, you experience stress … Read More

Anxiety Symptoms in Women: What Causes Them, and How to Cope

Nov 9, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

The body’s stress response, the one that prepares us to "fight or flight" in the face of an imminent danger—encountering a wild animal or a mugger, for example—is activated more readily in women than men and lasts longer. This may help explain why anxiety symptoms in women are twice as … Read More

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Anxiety Symptoms Associated with Medical Conditions and Drug Use

Oct 27, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

It’s normal to feel anxiety symptoms when diagnosed with a serious disease. Some drugs can also produce anxiety—both legal drugs that are used to treat certain medical conditions and street drugs used recreationally. Several medical conditions produce biological changes in the body that can result in anxiety symptoms. These include: Heart … Read More

Anxiety Symptoms? Use Breathing Exercises and Mindfulness in Learning How to Manage

Oct 27, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Probably the No. 1 thing you can do to relieve stress and deal with anxiety symptoms is to learn breathing exercises. When you’re anxious, you naturally take quick, shallow breaths. This actually worsens your anxiety and creates a vicious cycle that can lead to panic attack symptoms. Even if you … Read More

Symptoms of a Nervous Breakdown

Oct 12, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Many of us have heard stories of the 1950s housewife who had a nervous breakdown and had to spend time in a medical facility. But "nervous breakdown" is not a medical diagnosis. That’s right: There is no official or medical definition for the phrase "nervous breakdown." So what was that … Read More

30 Stress Symptoms You May Recognize

Sep 14, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Look up the symptoms of stress and you’ll find well more than 50 that are typically cited in medical annals. That’s because stress affects every aspect of your bodily functioning, and everyone experiences and expresses stress differently. Here are some of the most common stress symptoms: Frequent headaches Increased compulsive … Read More

How to Relieve Stress

Jun 29, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Every life has stress. The key is to manage it before it takes over. A healthful diet and regular exercise routine are integral to stress management. Most people also do better with a regular routine of eating, sleeping, and exercise. Other techniques for managing stress include learning to say "no," … Read More

Panic Disorder Symptoms: What They Could Mean

Jun 9, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

We typically hear about stress causing such conditions as a nervous breakdown or anxiety attack. But panic disorder symptoms can reflect a number of related conditions. Here are three to consider. What Is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is the fear of being exposed to any situation that produces significant anxiety or panic. … Read More

Social Anxiety Disorder: SAD Basics

May 18, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

People with social anxiety disorder (SAD)—also called social phobia—have an intense fear of social situations, especially if they believe they’ll be judged or scrutinized by others. So, while going to a party may produce what feels like anxiety, a party in which the person is the guest of honor might … Read More

How to Overcome Anxiety: Finding a Therapist

Apr 26, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Therapy can be tough. A counselor or therapist can help show you how to overcome anxiety, but you'll likely need to share some very personal thoughts and feelings. So it’s a good idea to invest time and effort into finding the right person. Consider these eight tips for choosing the … Read More

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