When you are stressed or anxious, your body muscles contract. This is part of a reflex reaction called the “fight or flight” response. It’s your body’s natural mechanism for preparing to repel a physical threat. Apart from muscle tension, you can experience other physical symptoms like sweating, quick breathing, and
Different cultures have used stones and crystals as remedies for several ills from centuries ago. With science catching up these days, there’s validity to some of the long-held opinions about healing properties contained in specific stones. Even so, some individuals dispute the power of healing stones. Besides crystals, there are other ways
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent concerns or worries about having another attack or its repercussions. Panic disorder symptoms may include chest pain, heart palpitations, excessive sweating, shaking or trembling, abdominal distress, feeling cold or hot, numbness or tingling sensations, shortness of breath, dizziness,
Many adults who experience trauma develop fears they may at first try to suppress. But when fears persist, they can cause social and economic barriers for a person, meaning difficulty maintaining relationships and employment. If the problem continues over several months, the individual may need professional medical help. Different treatments
Fear of public speaking, or glossophobia, is a common form of anxiety. Glossophobia goes beyond occasional nervousness or worrying about being in front of an audience. For those affected, speaking in public can trigger full-on panic and fear, sometimes to the point of a nervous breakdown. A person may experience uncontrollable
Once the pregnancy test turns positive, the joy of a soon mum-to-be is usually untamable. But even before the first trimester ends, a rollercoaster of emotions sets in, so anxiety during pregnancy is very common. Slowly, you begin feeling something might be wrong, and the worries increase at every twist
There are many types of phobias: some are caused by fear of particular animals, spiders, elevators, or heights. However, some phobias make people afraid of the very basic things we see daily. One example is Nyctophobia, the fear of darkness or nighttime. While many children can experience this phobia from
According to Harvard Health, 4 to 5% of people worldwide suffer from health anxiety, which is considered to be a mental health problem. Most often, those who have health anxiety fear deadly diseases like cancer and HIV. However, in current times, people’s concern about their health is rising rapidly due to
Celexa and Lexapro are drugs used to treat the major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety disorders, and other mental health issues. They are among many other medications that are used for treating these conditions, and knowing which to use can be a challenge. While a patient should rely on their doctor for
The present focus on mental health has had many people interact with different terms describing various disorders. While the new attention and desire to understand and address mental health issues is welcome, there is also the unwanted effect of people misusing the terms and self-diagnosing themselves with conditions they do not have.
Postpartum anxiety is common in many postpartum women and occurs at a higher rate than postpartum depression. Unfortunately, many postpartum women experience anxiety symptoms but lack awareness about this disorder and, as a result, don’t get diagnosed, and their mental health may worsen. Postpartum anxiety manifests frequently but can be
Anxiety is a primitive biological response to danger. With everyday pressure, it’s not uncommon for people to feel anxious occasionally. To some, anxiety starts in childhood, while it develops in adulthood for others. Either way, when such feelings are persistent and get in the way of your daily life, then
