Anxiety Articles

A Brief History of Anxiety: Yours and Mine

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
In the U.S., 40 million adults have an anxiety disorder. Author Patricia Pearson is one of them: She is a regular visitor to Flu Wiki, an online community that fears an impending influenza outbreak. She ...
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Overcoming Fears, Phobias and Panic Attacks

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
There are many ways that a therapist might work with someone to help them overcome their fears, a phobia (like being afraid of snakes) or having a panic attack (where a person feels their heart ...
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Living with an Anxiety Disorder

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Learning that you have an anxiety disorder may bring relief (finally having a name for your struggles), more questions (why me?) and more worry (not knowing what to do next). The good news is that ...
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Anxiety in the Athlete

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Michael Phelps is from my hometown, Towson, Maryland and no, I don’t know him personally. I have seen him around town several times and have been known to swim where he trained; however, we aren’t ...
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How To Keep Your Head in a Bad Economy

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
When a recession hits and then gains momentum, it’s natural to feel scared, helpless or hopeless, and these feelings can get the better of us. People who feel overwhelmed often try to cope by avoiding ...
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Yoga for Treatment of Anxiety and Depression

Monday, April 6th, 2009
Can yoga help in the treatment of anxiety and depression? Since the 1970s, meditation and other stress-reduction techniques have been studied as possible treatments for depression and anxiety. One such practice, yoga, has received less attention ...
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The Stress of Severe Weather

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
It's coming up to that time of year in many places of the country — tornado season. The southern states have already experienced some storms; Oklahoma was struck by a deadly twister just before ...
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Managing Worry: Action and Distraction

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Everyone worries about things from time to time: the economy, an ill parent, safety concerns. For parents, it seems to come along even more naturally. There are endless things that a mom or dad could ...
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What is Exposure Therapy?

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Exposure therapy is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy technique that is often used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias. In PTSD, exposure therapy is intended to help the patient face and ...
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The Consequences of Verbally Abusive Athletic Coaches

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
My 10-year-old son was bullied recently. He was told that he was an “embarrassment.” He was told to “shut up.” He was yelled at and scolded in a tone of voice tinged with disgust and ...
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My First Trip to the Psychiatrist

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
It seems that life is made up of a lot of different “firsts.” The first time you leave home, the first time you have sex, the first full-time job you accept, your first apartment, ...
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Coping with Sudden Unemployment

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
With all that is happening in our economy lately, we all have to realize that we could fall victim to ‘downsizing’ or ‘organizational restructuring.’ Just as with any loss, you are likely to face many ...
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder: When the Reflection Is Revolting

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Fifteen-year-old Joel wakes up two hours before school to begin cleaning his face and covering up his bad skin. Many days this means he’s either late to school or doesn’t show up at all. He ...
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Beyond Prozac: Treatment for Anxiety, Depression and Trauma

Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Did you know there is a natural method of treatment which has been used throughout the world for over 200 years which can transform your mood, increase your energy, as well as help with all ...
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Conquering Panic and Anxiety Disorders

Friday, September 26th, 2008
Conquering Panic and Anxiety Disorders: Success Stories, Strategies, and Other Good News Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in America, affecting one in every nine people. Conquering Panic and Anxiety Disorders brings us ...
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