Confidence and anxiety are opposites, right? When we picture in our minds a confident person, we dont really think of someone who is anxious.But the reality is that confidence is not the lack of anxiety. It is being able to manage your anxiety.We often feel that with any negative emotions, that the best way to deal with them is to deny them. Block them out. Stop them from rearing their ugly heads. But denial is a short term strategy at best. When...more
Anxiety Disorder - Is there an Anxiety Cure? Over the years I've come to know some individuals close to my family that are inflicted with an anxiety disorder. I'm not a doctor, and my knowledge of the ''why's'' and ''how's'' of anxiety/depression are fairly limited, but one thing that I know for sure is that relief from this disorder feels great!I've seen individuals going from bad to better, and the transformation is astonishing. Anxiety...more
In today's hectic times, more women find themselves dealing with feelings of anxiety and are not entirely certain how they should go about dealing with the problem. Unfortunately some women turn to unhealthy means of working through the issue, which then comes back to impact them in the long run.If you decide to approach your doctor about the anxiety you are experiencing, there is a fairly good chance that he or she may recommend a prescription for anxiety meds. But is this a necessary move?Many women are uncertain about using anxiety medications, so it's important to educate yourself about them before making this decision.Here are some of the things you should know.Understand the Function of Anxiety MedicationThe most important thing to know about anxiety medications is that they are not going to work to actually cure your anxiety. Most will simply help to take away the symptoms of your anxiety so that you feel calmer and more relaxed throughout the day.If you don't take the necessary steps to work on the issues that are causing the anxiety, you're going to find that you're not winning in the game of dealing with the problem.Medications should never be used as an all-inclusive...more
Natural Anxiety Relief - What to Do When You Worry Too Significantly - A Guide to Overcoming Anxiety If you are or have been experiencing anxiety attacks, this shouldn't be a trigger for panic. At one point in each individual's life they experience this kind of disturbance. You can constantly perform a natural anxiety relief if you discover...more
What Does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like? A lot of people will eventually get over most of their social anxiety and learn to enjoy life, themselves, and relaxing while in public. It's not often that they become social butterflies but they are well able to be out and about and enjoy themselves. Others, though, have a really hard time getting...more
Social Anxiety Test Certain portion of the population loves to take tests, while others certainly do not. If you have a social anxiety disorder, or fear that you do, then you may withdraw or be afraid to talk to anyone about symptoms, or perceived problems. If a person seeks help from a health professional about whether they have social anxiety disorder, they will have to take a test for it first. And after taking the test, but hopefully resolving their social anxiety, any further test that life throws at them will not be an obstacle! The purpose of the social anxiety test is to determine any problems, and what type of problems they are, that put roadblocks out and stoppage to a person's full enjoyment of life. Don't be scared about seeking a professional's help. This disorder can run from the mild to the very serious, and the test will help determine a course of treatment if necessary. Someone taking the test has to be honest in their answers. The test will not work if this is not the case. The doctor will not be able to provide the full range of his or her help, if they don't know what's wrong. If you go to take any test, it helps to calm you if you know the general...more
New Mom Social Anxiety Help Every new mother has fears and anxiety associated with giving birth and raising her child. This is perfectly normal and if mom seeks help with any problems that arise, she will feel much better about any social...more
How to Help Daughter With Anxiety Attacks? Sometimes people who have children live social anxiety disorders, really want to keep it hidden and they may not even choose to acknowledge it. Parents may want to bury it deep within the family, but...more
When danger is near, stress and anxiety is obvious. Often this can come from a source that is either internal or external. As we go through different stresses, the stress can become cumulative and coping with stress becomes even more difficult....more
Benefits of Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety There are many benefits of overcoming shyness and social anxiety. This problem can burden someones life a even have drastic effects to one's own personal growth. When you learn the proper...more
Social Communication - Getting Over Your Approach Anxiety - Realization of the Cause - Part I Have you ever felt like walking up to a very attractive woman is the most difficult thing to do? You are not alone. Most men suffer from an emotional...more
Anxiety and stress have many similarities. For one, both are a direct cause of life pressures that overwhelm you. They share some symptoms including constant tension, irritability, depression, high blood pressure, sweating and dizziness.In some...more