There's a good chance that at some point you've questioned whether or not you can overcome anxiety. That's normal. What can develop from this unfortunately is a strong dose of self-doubt, new fears, and an inability to move forward. Still, there's hope. See, you're not the only one with bad nerves. Space jumper Felix Baumgartner, who recently set the world skydiving record by free falling 126,720 ft (24 miles), has also experienced high anxiety. He, however, was able to conquer his fears in spectacular fashion. In an interview with CNN
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How to Conquer Your Fear of the Future
We all live with uncertainty. We spend a lot of time fighting it by being avoidant and fearful. The problem is that you're probably losing this fight. I want you to know this though: It's normal to worry. You want to know what's going to happen in the future because you want to plan for, escape from, and survive the future. In this podcast I recommend two ways that can help you conquer your fear of the future. Whether your fears are connected to your health, relationships, or anxiety symptoms, these two steps can make uncertainty more
Antipsychotic Drugs for Anxiety Disorders?
Abnormal anxiety isn't easy to live with. Seriously, who likes panic attacks? But are you willing to take an antipsychotic drug to make it stop? Some people are and I think this new trend is a slippery slope that could turn into a big problem. See, a few weeks ago I had to write a paper about the off-label use of antipsychotic medications for school. Right after I turned it in, like a day after, I ran into this article in the New York Times. In it professor of psychiatry Dr. Richard Friedman argues that unless you have