When you feel stuck in a stressful situation or overwhelmed by unexpected changes in your life, you may find yourself fighting to get rid of unpleasant thoughts and feelings. It’s a common response: If you can just clear your mind of the things that make you angry or anxious you’ll … Read More
Q: My husband often explodes in anger, for example yelling at traffic and other drivers. He says it’s harmless, and he feels better after he blows off some steam. Is this bad for his health?A: Anger in and of itself isn’t necessarily bad. It’s a basic human emotion that we … Read More
Symptoms of a mild-to-moderate anxiety disorder may not necessitate medications to keep them from overwhelming your day-to-day mood and functioning. But when anxiety becomes so severe that it threatens to keep you from enjoying your life and living independently, you may need an anti-anxiety medication such as a selective serotonin … Read More
Twenty Minutes in Nature May Help Lower Your Stress Hormone Levels
If you can take 20 minutes out of your day to spend it outdoors in an area that makes you feel connected to nature, you may experience a reduction in levels of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. Cortisol levels … Read More
It’s normal to feel nervous before boarding a plane, going into surgery, or even giving a toast at a wedding. But when you experience persistent excessive nervousness or fear, particularly about everyday concerns or about events or situations that lie well into the future, you may have an anxiety disorder.
But … Read More
If you become very nervous, worried, fearful, or anxious when you think about or are in a certain scenario or situation, then you may have an anxiety disorder. These are mental health conditions in which anxiety and worry arise in response to a perceived danger. The perceived danger varies among … Read More
In a study of people recovering from substance abuse disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers found that simple, self-administered “happiness exercises” provided noticeable improvements in mood. And these activities, with names like “Reliving Happy Moments” and “Savoring,” may provide similar benefits for others, too.
In the study, more than 500 people with … Read More
Dear Reader,
Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.—Zig Ziglar
Modern life is complicated, and research tells us that stress and depression are on the rise. People are looking for ways to feel happier, healthier, and more fulfilled.
You may be reading this report because you’re feeling stressed, … Read More
Q: I’ve always thought post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a condition that affects veterans who have been in combat. But after surviving a terrible car accident two years ago, I’m having trouble sleeping and I’m often thinking about the dangers of being on the highway. Could I have PTSD?A: You’re right that … Read More
