Many of you know that recently I was planning to unplug the Anxiety Guru Show. And now that the deadline I set is here it pains me to do this, so I had an idea. For those of you that don't know The Anxiety Guru Show is a podcast that I produce. Anyway, due to money issues I thought of closing down the podcast until things improved economically. The problem is that many people love the podcast and gain a great deal from it. This is why closing it down without a fight made me cringe. So running a short fund raiser I guess will be a
Archives for December 2009
Big Pharma Rejected
News: Pfizer's epilepsy drug Lyrica was recently rejected by the FDA as a treatment option for generalized anxiety disorder. The FDA claims that there is not enough data to support the unlabeled use of Lyrica. Pfizer isn't happy and claims that this drug could help anxiety sufferers. CLICK HERE to read the full story. Editor's Note: Now, is it just me or does something seem wrong here? It seems like anxiety disorder always gets the short end of the stick when it comes to drugs. You always hear about drugs meant for
Here’s a Quick Whey to Reduce Anxiety and Depression
Today I want to share with you a diet tip that can help you reduce your anxiety and depression . I've always believed that to successfully cope with anxiety you have to use plenty of different tools and I'd like to suggest that you put whey protein into your toolbox. Now, if you can't consume milk or milk derived products, whey protein will not be of much use to you, so to these people, I owe you one. But for everyone else that can consume milk derived products, let me introduce you to whey protein. This stuff is absolutely amazing, and
High Blood Lead Skyrockets Risk of Panic Disorder
News: New Research links high blood lead to increased risk of panic disorder and depression. Lead levels that were thought to be safe can cause damage to the central nervous system. Lead may also interfere with Serotonin levels in the brain. It argued that exposure to lead must be reduced. CLICK HERE to read full story.
Researchers: Fearful Memories Can Be Erased
Researchers from New York University recently conducted a study which they hope will uncover therapeutic techniques to erase fear memories. The experiment involved creating a fear response in subjects and then extinguishing those memories during whats called the "reconsolidation phase" of the memory forming process. Although their findings are still general in scope, the researchers believe that eventually behavioral modification therapies could be developed to recall fearful memories and then rewrite them much like computer files are
See How Easily You Can Feel Better About Yourself
Clothes are never a frivolity: they always mean something. ~ James Laver Anxiety can make you feel and think lots of things. Especially things that aren't necessarily true. Ultimately these false beliefs can influence and shape your self-image into complex distortions that make you think that you're too fat, dumb, giddy or whatever. A simple way to rejuvenate your self-image is to take care of your appearance. When it comes to helping people cope with anxiety lots of folks talk about drugs, therapy, and even gimmick programs. But
Anger Management for the Anxious and Depressed
The world of anxiety and depression will inevitably dish out a certain degree of confusion and chaos. You will find promising roads and dead ends of all kind as you search for ways to relieve your anxiety and or depression. This journey may frustrate you at times and the frustration can easily turn into irritability and anger. Here are a few tips to help you deal with that emotional powder keg. In order to get a handle on anger issues you first have to become more self-aware. This of course doesn't mean getting all meticulous about