by Carrie | May 14, 2023 | Anxiety, General Mental Health
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental health problem in the world. They take many forms, but it’s not unusual for them to manifest in anxiety attacks. One type of anxiety plays out as a panic disorder. Therefore, it can be tricky to tell the difference...
by Carrie | Mar 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression
Do you google your symptoms sometimes? Have you found it to be helpful? Or has it only confused you further? It’s not unusual to be a little lost when you google your own symptoms, especially when so many different conditions share similar symptoms. You end up...
by Carrie | Feb 22, 2023 | Anxiety
Almost 9 out of every 10 American adults report struggling with stress at work. Let that sink in. Nearly 90 percent of workers get anxious “at work”—whether that’s a physical workplace, a Zoom meeting, or part of the gig economy. Clearly, we’re talking about a major,...
by Carrie | Dec 8, 2022 | Anxiety
Both stress and anxiety are normal and inevitable. Neither has to be automatically categorized as “negative.” For example, you experience good stress when something exciting happens to you. This might include taking free throws with the game tied or asking someone...
by Carrie | Dec 8, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression
Do you google your symptoms sometimes? Have you found it to be helpful? Or has it only confused you further? It’s not unusual to be a little lost when you google your own symptoms, especially when so many different conditions share similar symptoms. You end up...
by Carrie | Sep 22, 2022 | Anxiety
At the moment of stress, you may strongly feel that the difference doesn’t matter. That’s understandable. However, understanding where anxiety ends and panic begins can be very helpful when it comes to getting the help you need. The mind and body seem to work in...
by Carrie | Aug 29, 2022 | Anxiety
You can think of anxiety as an alarm bell of sorts. It is warning us that a threat is present or looming. In humanity’s earliest days, more often than not, this alert system enabled our species to survive. However, for most people today, you can feel anxious for “no...
by Carrie | Feb 28, 2022 | Anxiety
Have you ever felt fearful or anxious about becoming unwell? Do you find yourself in public worrying about germs, bacteria, or viruses that could possibly get you sick? Perhaps you worry about your health or often seek reassurance from friends, family, or doctors that...
by Carrie | Jan 31, 2022 | Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the U.S. Over 40 million Americans report struggling with anxiety. Who knows what the unreported numbers are? Long story short: You are not alone and anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of. Life is stressful — especially...
by Carrie | Sep 21, 2021 | Anxiety
If there ever was a “golden age” of stress and anxiety, it probably began in March 2020. No matter where you stand on all that’s happened, you’ve likely been and are still very stressed from the effects of COVID-19 and the other issues we’ve experienced. A global...