3 Simple Tips on Managing Anxiety Without Medication
You may be in the midst of a crisis. Perhaps you were raised in an anxious home, and anxiety feels like the norm. But even without such severe causes, everyday life is enough to contribute to the development of an anxiety disorder. Finances, relationships, family —...
What are Common Comorbid Conditions Associated with ADHD?
Over 90 percent of people with a mental/behavioral condition have a co-existing health disorder. Sometimes called a “dual diagnosis,” comorbid conditions happen to the same person at the same time. For example, more than half of those with Attention-Deficit...
Frustrated By Your Family Members During the Holidays? 4 Tips For Staying Sane
Frustrated by your family members during the holidays? Family gatherings often don’t live up to the wholesome feel good stereotypes we see on TV. In spite of the stress that comes with the holidays, we can remain hopeful if we properly prepare ourselves. One big...
Meditation Tips For Calming Your Anxiety
There’s no one reason why people practice meditation. In addition, there is far more than one way to meditate. These two realities serve people with anxiety well. Firstly, it offers a self-help tactic that can ease the symptoms. Secondly, the wide range of meditative...
Is There A Difference Between Anxiety Attacks And Panic Attacks?
The short answer is “yes.” But it’s far more complicated than that. You see, anxiety is a diagnosable condition. One form of anxiety disorder is called “Panic Disorder.” All anxiety disorders can cause what is commonly called an anxiety attack but it’s really just a...
How to Handle Mental Health Being an Off-Limits Topic in Your Profession
We’ve come a long way when it comes to shattering the dangerous stigmas that can surround mental health. A high-profile example is the trend of professional athletes talking openly about their struggles. Even prizefighters feel more comfortable discussing a topic like...
Can Men Feel Anxious, Too? 3 Things To Know & How To Manage It
Real men don’t get anxious, right? If you trusted fairy tales and pop culture, you might feel this way. In reality, anxiety is the most common mental health disorder. It does impact women more frequently but plenty of men are struggling with conditions like...
How Can You Overcome Performance Anxiety?
The term “performance anxiety” is not a technical term. It can cover a wide range of activities. However, when used, it most often refers to feeling fear, dread, or panic about performing a task. This fear often begins long before the task begins. It usually involves...