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The Best Ways to Reduce Anxiety on Your Own

egrudier — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 20:03:03 +0000

Anxiety is tough but sometimes asking for help with your anxiety is even worse. Here are a few techniques you can start using on your own to help fight your anxious mind. As always though, check with your doctor first before beginning any new diet and/or exercise. Start Deep-Breathing 1. Sit with your eyes closed and turn your attention to your breathing. Breathe naturally without attempting to control your breath. 2. Be aware of …

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How to Beat Holiday Stress

egrudier — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:39:40 +0000

You know the feeling. That pit in your stomach when you think about work parties or a family get-together. The racing heart you feel when you imagine getting on a plane to visit your in-laws. The worry you have when you think about how many paychecks are left until Christmas day. The trembling and overwhelming dread you feel when you think about cooking all day for several people coming over later. Anxiety is a fierce …

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How Can Medication Help Anxiety?

egrudier — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:07:31 +0000

Many times, people will try medication to control anxiety before starting therapy. When a person has a panic attack, he or she might go to the emergency room or to a family doctor and get a prescription. This is often because many of the symptoms of anxiety (racing heart, trouble breathing, nausea or teeth grinding) can be mistaken for physical problems. If a doctor discovers that it is anxiety that is causing the person’s issues, …

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What is Happening to Your Brain When You’re Feeling Anxious

egrudier — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:42:34 +0000

So someone told you that your anxiety is all in your head? Well, that’s actually kind of right. Your brain has a lot to do with what makes you feel anxious. Brain Chemicals You have 10 billion cells in your brain called neurons. These neurons communicate with each other by sending messages back and forth via chemicals called neurotransmitters. In order for these messages to get sent, there needs to be enough of those chemicals. …

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What is Anxiety and where does it come from?

egrudier — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:08:47 +0000

Everyone feels anxiety at some point. It can actually help you notice danger or threat and keep you safe. Anxiety is not your fault. Anxiety disorders are when anxiety becomes extreme and affects parts of your life like work, school, or relationships. SOME STATS Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the U.S. Over 40 million American adults have anxiety. 40% of American adults have experienced anxiety at some point in their lives. Only …

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