Anxiety is best described in simple terms. It's something that causes momentary fear, trepidation, and uneasiness. Depending on the situation (a test at school, an important work presentation, a blind date), you may notice a…
How To Know If You Have Social Anxiety
Wanting to avoid certain situations is normal, like a big test at school or starting a new job. For most people, these feelings subside. But if they’re worse for you and create intense fear and…
Chronic Neuropathic Pain & Anxiety
If you experience symptoms of chronic neuropathic pain, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, nearly 16 million Americans have it. The National Alliance on Mental Illness says that anxiety is…
Is Anxiety Genetic?
Anxiety is a serious mental health issue affecting millions of people. It’s sometimes brought on by unexpected events or the stress of everyday life such as work or school, but continual anxiety is a condition…
Is Anxiety A Disability?
You made an unexpected presentation at work and your heart raced, you felt tense, but the anxiety was temporarily exhilarating. Then you noticed the same feelings when doing less important tasks and had to take…
How To Help Someone With Anxiety
The truth is, it’s hard to be there for someone you care about if they are struggling with anxiety. You can’t see the pain they are going through, so it may seem impossible at times…
What is separation anxiety?
“Separation anxiety disorder is the most prevalent anxiety disorder in children under the age of 12,” according to Psychology Today. During any 12-month period in America, the frequency of separation anxiety disorder is about 4…
Is Anxiety Hereditary?
Research shows that anxiety disorders have a variety of causes, with genetics and environment playing equally important roles as co-villains. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness: “Studies support the evidence that anxiety disorders…