In case anyone was wondering why I haven't written much in the past 10 days let me fill you in. Some of you may have thought "well it's the holidays" but in fact my internet connection crashed about a week ago. The bad news is that I wasn't able to write anything, the good news is that since I couldn't write I decided to read, a lot. And I wasn't reading the hottest new novel either, I of course was in the psychology stakes looking for more good information and I found tons. In the past week I came across three books in particular
Archives for December 2008
Why Alcohol Causes Anxiety
There are basically 6 reasons why alcohol consumption and hangovers make many people anxious and I'm going tell you what they are. I want to share this with you so that you can be more informed and avoid becoming alcohol's punching bag. Ever since I became sick with nervous illness I've heard a lot of people say that anxiety sufferers should not drink alcohol because it makes you more nervous than you already are. I've always found this to be ironic because there are so many anxiety sufferers that drink alcohol to cope with their anxiety,
Top Ten Anxiety Indicators
So you haven't made up your mind about whether or not you have an anxiety disorder? Well if your not totally convinced that you have an anxiety problem ask yourself if you experience any of the top ten anxiety indicators. 1. You worry excessively about everything. 2. You experience anxiety symptoms like shortness of breath, palpitations, and dizziness while at rest. 3. You sometimes think you are going crazy. 4. You avoid social situations. 5. You have more than one phobia. 6. You are afraid of being trapped. 7. You are
The Secret To My Semi Success
One of the biggest problems I had with unmasking my anxiety disorder and managing the related symptoms was tied to my utter ignorance about anxiety disorder(s) itself. The good news is that if you are reading this post than clearly you have some clue as to what's bothering you. But don't stop there because knowing is just half the battle (yes that is a line from G.I Joe). I really didn't know what I had back in 1999 when anxiety first struck me. I was confused, afraid, and worst of all I had no idea what was wrong. This leads me to the first
Discover How To Prevent Panic
Panic attacks can exact a devastating toll on your body and mind. For this reason it is critical that anxiety sufferers not only look for detailed descriptions of their problems but also for solutions to their problems. In this guest podcast by Alex Taylor of Preventyourpanic.com Alex explains the roots of anxiety and how you can learn to prevent panic attacks. Alex offers far more than the "just get over it appraoch" and I think Alex has discovered some very interesting, sensible, and effective ways of looking at anxiety, fear, panic,
Some Insight And A Few Questions
I was recently digging around in my blog's statistical data and found some interesting information. It appears that the # 1 topic sought on this site is related to chest pain. This kind of makes sense since having chest pains for any reason can be unsettling. It's far and away the most read thing here. So, instead of diving into a more serious article about this (like I did here) I'll just add some basic insight. Let's see, ah yes chest pain. Well, if your chest pain is related to anxiety don't worry because you're not going to die. I mean
How To Overcome Your Fear Of Anxiety Symptoms
Being anxious is one thing, but thinking that you're about to die because of your anxiety is a different sport altogether. The "normal" person will experience anxiety and shrug it off. Anxiety sufferers on the other hand, tend to wallow in their anxiety because it's often accompanied by ten thousand symptoms that make an anxious person think death is imminent. Although I'm skeptical that anxiety disorders are curable, I do believe they are manageable. One of the most important things that an anxious person can do to manage their nerves is
Does Having Anxiety Mean That The Party Is Over?
So there you are - its Saturday night and your ready for the night life, a movie or something that smacks of sociability when you remember, "oh yea I have anxiety so I can't go anywhere". Well to be honest that's me talking to myself but you may have done this yourself a few times. You just assume that you will either not have a good time, freak out, or want to leave early so what's the point. This, I think, is such a sad mindset. I admit I can't drink alcohol anymore because it brings out the nerves but I still enjoy the company of others
The Fear Of New Beginnings
Have you just moved to a new town or city? Have you recently gotten married or started a new job? Chances are that if you have had to start something new your anxiety levels have gone up. However despite your unease you should realize that such a reaction to any serious change in your life's routine can and most likely will cause angst, among other things. This is a very normal reaction to anything that upsets the balance we have set for ourselves. This is especially true when you have an anxiety disorder. As anxiety sufferers we like