World Disasters Could Be Contributing to Your Depression Disasters around the world, whether natural or man-made, seem to be increasing every year, but this should hardly come as a surprise. Consider the ever-growing incidences of school shootings, random bombings at public events, terrorist acts, industrial accidents, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters. The media is often blamed for hyping up …
Where Does Anxiety Come From?
Where Does Anxiety Come From? Everyone gets anxious from time to time. For some, anxiety is a chronic disorder that can make it very difficult to function in society. An anxiety attack can freeze a person in fear of something they usually can’t identify. This can prevent them from continuing with their day until after the attack is over, and …
Ways to Know It’s More Than Just Being Sad
Ways to Know It’s More Than Just Being Sad Everyone is sad sometimes. But how can we know if we’re just experiencing a long bout of sadness or if it’s actually something more, like depression? This article discusses some of the warning signs of depression, and can help you sort out whether you’re just sad, or if you might be …
Expressing Gratitude: Can You Thank Away the Blues?
Expressing Gratitude: Can You Thank Away the Blues? Want to give your self-esteem a boost and chase away that “down in the dumps” feeling? Just thank someone for his or her help. Expressing gratitude can do wonderful things. For years, researchers have been studying the effects that a daily dose of gratitude can have on a person’s general well being, finding …
Gratitude and a Great Night’s Sleep
Gratitude and a Great Night’s Sleep Depression and anxiety arise when we internalize and personalize negativity, and ruminate over the negative comments or actions of others. Consequences are a fact of life, and in order to lead happier lives, it is necessary for us to separate ourselves from the opinions and judgments of others, which are not necessarily personal indictments …
Coping with Panic Attacks
Coping with Panic Attacks Panic attacks are a surge of sudden and intense anxiety. They are normally brief, lasting from five to 10 minutes, but can last up to a half-hour. Panic attacks always subside and they are not an indication that anything is physically wrong with you. You can learn to cope with panic attacks, but it takes practice. …
Panic Attack Definition and Symptoms
Panic Attack Definition and Symptoms A panic attack is a sudden and intense surge of anxiety that usually only lasts about 10 minutes, but it can be a terrifying 10 minutes for the person having the experience. Racing thoughts that the sufferer cannot control and paralyzing physical responses are both present during an attack. Panic attacks are not dangerous and …
Five Things That Can Destroy Self-Esteem
Five Things That Can Destroy Self-Esteem Having low self-esteem or poor self-worth can play havoc with your emotions and your perception of yourself. Anxiety abounds in almost everything you encounter — facing the responsibilities of a new job, how you think others view you, uncertainty about anything, and getting over-stimulated by your surroundings. It can even lead to health problems. …
Living with Agoraphobia
Living with Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is a condition in which a person avoids going to any number of ordinary places because they fear they will have a panic attack. Seemingly harmless public places such as supermarkets, churches, schools, shopping malls, or public transportation all hold the threat of causing a panic attack for an agoraphobic. The fear arises because there is …
Anxiety Causes: Why Anxiety Is Such a Problem in the Modern World
Anxiety Causes: Why Anxiety Is Such a Problem in the Modern World It is estimated that one in every six people in the United States suffers from anxiety. Mental health organizations warn that anxiety levels are creeping even higher, blaming the culture of the modern world, where everything is “on” all the time. Down time, when someone can just sit …
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