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Remedies for Anxiety That Don’t Involve Medication July 5, 2014 . 12 Comments
Medication can make a big difference for people who wake up every day to a racing heart and a sense of dread. This treatment approach isn’t for everyone, though. Medication doesn’t ... Read More
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Ever Wondered Why You Bite the Insides of Your Cheeks? June 30, 2014 . 355 Comments
Twisted lips, contorted mouth; you know the look of someone who is biting the inside of their cheeks when they are stressed. Why do people do that? Most of us understand it as a bad habit ... Read More
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Is Anxiety Ruining Your Life? 8 Ways to Cope June 26, 2014 . 7 Comments
Robert’s palms were sweating and his heart was pounding. His big presentation was scheduled in less than an hour and he was starting to panic. What if he forgot his lines? What if he ... Read More
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All Anxiety, All the Time? It Need Not Be So June 24, 2014 . 8 Comments
Anxiety can be viewed in many ways. Psychologically, it is a state of nonproductive worry, fear, stress, and/or panic. Physically, we experience tension, headaches, sleeplessness, restlessness, ... Read More
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Is Panic Life Threatening? June 16, 2014 . 36 Comments
In my last article for GoodTherapy.org, we discussed how anxiety in and of itself is not life threatening. It is important to separate this from the experience of the individual undergoing ... Read More
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A Six-Part Approach to Managing Anxiety May 31, 2014 . 16 Comments
Most of us experience anxiety at different times in life; it’s when it takes over our quality of life that that it becomes a problem. But what is anxiety, and do you experience it? There ... Read More
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Violence May Be Impossible to Predict, and Other News May 30, 2014 . 6 Comments
Last week’s rampage shooting has reignited discussions about how to prevent future tragedies. Spree killers are often loners with no prior criminal history, and their social isolation ... Read More
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Oscar Pistorius to Undergo Anxiety Evaluation May 20, 2014 . 6 Comments
The trial of South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius—who is accused of fatally shooting Reeve Steenkamp, his model girlfriend—may begin drawing some attention to the experience of ... Read More
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Does Therapy Work? Five Signs It’s Making a Difference May 17, 2014 . 9 Comments
Venting to your therapist about your stress can provide welcome respite from the chaos of daily life. A therapist isn’t just a paid friend, though, and making progress is key. Change ... Read More
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Using Botox to Treat Depression (and Other News) May 16, 2014 . 4 Comments
A Maryland dermatologist’s observation that Botox seemed to help his patients cope with depression might not be just an anecdote. Three small but recent studies have all shown improvements ... Read More
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Healthy Relationships Can Ease Anxiety May 14, 2014 . 6 Comments
We’ve all heard that life’s problems don’t disappear because of a romantic relationships. But according to a new German study, love really might conquer all. Researchers ... Read More
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Is Anxiety Life Threatening? May 14, 2014 . 5 Comments
Panic resulting from anxiety can feel like a terrible loss of control and can make you wonder if your life is in danger. If you have experienced a panic reaction (attack), these questions ... Read More