anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
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Heart-pounding and it feels huge—massive, like it's taking up my full chest. My lungs feel crushed, I can't catch my breath, and I think I’m going to pass out! Isn’t it warm? Hot! Very hot in here, I’m sweating, and my top is sticking to me! I’m slumped against the wall, clutching my chest. What is wrong with me?! Maybe this is it, maybe this is how I die… I think I’m having a heart attack!
By Tilly Montgomery7 years ago in Psyche
What Social Anxiety Is/Isn’t/Can Be
What Social Anxiety is/isn’t/can be Chances are, you know someone who hardly ever goes out or attends social functions, and are unsociable when they do go out. There are some simple things to remember about those with Social Anxiety Disorder. The disorder is many things, but it does not pigeonhole people into a specific mental disability. It consists of many contradictory feelings and actions that seem to rule one's life. There are ways to cope. A common misconception about people with Social Anxiety Disorder focuses on a person’s mental state.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Parties, Social Anxiety, and Your Physical and Mental Health
Throwing or attending a party should be fun. Unfortunately, for some of us, parties and other social situations are sources of stress and fear. If you’re living with anxiety, it can be tough to draw joy from the same experiences that others in our lives seem to enjoy so effortlessly.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Psyche
Women, Know How to Fight Your Anxiety While Managing both Your Home and Work Fronts
When we see women managing both their personal and professional lives, we praise them, yet we fail to recognize the amount of hard work she might be putting in while managing both. It is indeed a praiseworthy fact that women possess such superpower that they manage everything from their children to their household work, alongside making their profession their priority.
By Alex Coomb7 years ago in Psyche
13 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Daily Anxiety. Top Story - April 2019.
Anxiety has crept into our daily lives far too often, for far too long. Although this can be attributed to a variety of reasons—overall wellbeing, technology, work—there’s also a number of ways to reduce anxiety and stress in your life. Whether it be by cutting back on caffeine, turning to more holistic healing methods in the benefits of full-spectrum cannabinoid rich hemp extract, or by changing your diet in its entirety, taking the right steps will ultimately help you reduce your daily anxiety. But first, you need to find out what the right steps for you are. What is it that will help you alleviate your anxiety?
By TerraGold Plus7 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety Battle
I am always with you. I am the voice that sits in the back of your head when your trying to sleep at night. I am the one that tells you to bite your nails when you’re in crowed rooms. I do not care that you need to be up at 3 AM for work, I do care about getting your mind racing, and as your speeding through the things you did or didn’t do during the course of your day, I am going to remind you that you are overweight and you didn’t lose any baby weight.
By Amanda DeGrasse7 years ago in Psyche
Activities to De-Stress
There are some ways to decrease stress and unwind, but some are more powerful than others. Some techniques are tough to teach, while others are hard to learn. Others have negative effects that outweigh their effectiveness, or may create bigger problems. Here are some stress relievers–see which are useful for you. Your stress can change with daily habits. Try as many as you like–there’s something here for everyone.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Living with Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety, it makes me walk a narrow path. A path I fear, a path that terrifies me to my core. I didn't always walk this path. I used to be social, I used to love talking to new people, I used to love being in groups. I miss those days.
By Jayden Kamakeeina7 years ago in Psyche
You See Silver, I See Black
I know it has been weeks since you have last heard from me. I started my new job! It is a great job with wonderful co-workers. It has taken the physical challenges away from what I faced when I was cooking professionally. It has a relaxing pace for several hours, four days a week. However, my anxiety has been like the big bad wolf trying to blow down my house. Most people would think that a person in my position would be jumping and clicking his heels, but when anxiety slides in, you end up falling on your face.
By BIGG_JOE Vitality_Adjustment7 years ago in Psyche
Six Things People With Social Anxiety Can Understand
Anxiety, dread, avoidance and pain. Do you identify with these words far too often? Do you often feel dread when talking to strangers, do you stress over their approval or rejection, get anxious anticipating an occasion or discussion, are you constantly pessimistic, and do you expect the worst from social interactions? If the answer is yes, then more than likely you'll struggling with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
By Elizabeth Mullins7 years ago in Psyche
