The mid-life crisis is an exciting and potentially dangerous stage of life. The combination of facing mortality coupled with a loss of identity can be stressful. The good news is that you can prevent the more common mistakes and pitfalls of the mid-life crisis. Below are nine warning signs that you may be having a…
Antidepressants have been the go-to method for treating depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders since they were first approved in the United States. And although it is an effective treatment option, antidepressants also have potentially dangerous side effects that can make it impossible to keep them as a part of your daily routine. 1. Antidepressants are…
We all feel anxious or stressed from time to time, whether it’s because of pressure at work or due to a change in our lives. Severe anxiety, however, can affect anyone. This article offers nine useful tips to help you deal with being more relaxed and stress-free. 1. Exercise Exercise helps the body produce endorphins,…
When anxiety swoops in, it can be scary. Getting the flu is one thing, but how do you handle life’s challenges like rejection, failure, or public speaking? The first step is to not fight it — face your fears head-on by taking these eight steps. 1. Focus on your strengths. What are strengths? Strengths are…
The number of people in the United States living with anxiety is near 40 million, a reported 18% of the population. While there are many reasons why they remain calm in the face of anxiety, you can benefit from knowing some of their habits and approaches that keep them cool and collected. 1. They don’t…
Anxiety is a normal human emotion. Everyone feels anxious at times, but anxiety disorders are different and can be disabling. Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and phobias. In this article, we will list 9 causes of anxiety and what you should not do…