Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. It can be mild or severe and can last for a short or long time. It can feel like there’s always something to worry about for people who have anxiety. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. That’s 18% of the population!
While anxiety doesn’t discriminate and anyone can experience it, there are some things that make someone more likely to develop anxiety. These include genetics, environment, lifestyle, and personality traits. If you’re interested in learning more about anxiety and how to deal with it, keep reading!
Many people have a fear of flying. The most common reason for this is that they’re afraid of heights, which is understandable. However, there are also reasons people fear flying, such as claustrophobia and the unfamiliarity of being in an enclosed space where you can’t get out if something goes wrong. Whatever your reason for…
I’ve been pregnant four times. Each time, I had a different set of fears and worries about getting through the next day, let alone the rest of my life as a mom. I was anxious and worried about everything, from keeping food down to remembering how much toilet paper we had on hand in case…
The world is changing. It’s getting harder and harder to stay sane in an era where we all have a personal device that lets us know what’s happening at any given moment. We are constantly bombarded with information, news, updates, and the result can be overwhelming. It’s no wonder that many people start feeling anxious…
If you’re like countless other Americans, your everyday routine was firmly established in January. Maybe you were settling into your New Year’s resolutions or were simply conscious of things you needed to change, but the bulk of your daily activities and goals were in place. Then February and March came, and the COVID-19 pandemic turned…
People are increasingly learning about the benefits of meditation for anxiety. This technique has been used by people of many different backgrounds, including those with severe physical disabilities. Meditation is said to help anxiety patients cope with the symptoms of their disorder, and it also teaches them skills that they can use to prevent future…
Now that you probably have a lot of time on your hands, you might be wondering what to do with yourself while you are under self-isolation. Even though it may be stressful to be home, now is the time to do those things you don’t have time for on a typical workday. Here are ten…
Many people, although they experience anxiety, go undiagnosed. People tend to brush off their symptoms because it seems like they are constantly feeling anxious. However, anxiety disorders can completely inhibit one’s life and make it difficult to do daily tasks. The National Institute of Mental Health said: Because of their tendency to avoid doctors and…
Do you know meditation for fear and phobias could help you overcome your inner fears? Let’s Find out how. Phobias are intense fears that trigger a response of stress or anxiety. Scientists have defined fear as “the neurophysiological processes that prepare an organism to perform innate or learned responses to cope with danger.” That’s great,…
In your honest opinion, have you or your loved one suffered from anxiety or depression? Meditation for depression could help make the situation better. Depression is a widely-used and poorly-defined word. Yet, it’s the leading cause of disability in the world, often identified with: Loss of interest in life Increased fatigue and insomnia Fluctuation in…
Meditation for anxiety and stress management is beneficial in dealing with stress and anxiety. Curious to know? Let’s find out! Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It also triggers the human body into a fight-flight-or-freeze response, complete with squirts of cortisol, the stress hormone….
You don’t need to be living in fear of having another panic life! To encounter a panic attack can be terrifying. For example, several people who suffer from a panic attack think they have a heart attack and may even believe that they are already dying. To encounter this once can be very stressful, but…