For several years, I've known of people becoming anxious because they thought they had developed a brain tumor. I've seen them in forums, chat rooms, my inbox, all over. I say to all those people, perhaps even to you, relax a little. Often the fear of a brain tumor starts because of headaches. It could be a migraine, tension headache, or even a cluster headache that brings an anxious person to this grim conclusion. They are, of course, usually wrong. I'm not saying that out of spite, either. Headaches are not good indicators of brain
How to Cure Abnormal Anxiety
Some time ago, you set out on a journey to cure your abnormal anxiety. And up to this point that journey has been a miserable failure. But that's not your fault. It just takes time. It takes time to find the thing that's keeping you anxious. Today, I want to help you bring your long journey to an end. So to start, let's go way back. Back to when this all got started. Do you remember your first panic attack? And what about those long days filled with nervousness? I know I do. During those early days chances are that you were
Food and Sex Good for Anxiety
Time magazine says that "It's no secret that eating something tasty and having sex are pleasurable, anxiety-reducing activities. But researchers studying stress responses in rats found that sex and food could reduce anxiety even over the long term, for up to 7 days." Read more at Time.com: Don't forget to vote below! [poll id="11"]
How to Beat Shyness
If you're shy you're not alone. There are millions of people on this blue rock that can't stand to meet strangers, me included. There's something scary about meeting new people. Maybe it's the fear of judgment, rejection, or feelings of inadequacy that make us think that way. But despite all that shyness is beatable. Before I tell you the secret code to beating shyness, first let me point out why you should want to do such a crazy thing. It's because shyness is ruining your life, well at least your social life. Actually, let me ask you
Is Marijuana Good for Anxiety?
Today I want to talk to you about pot. But lest you think that I'm some closet stoner that wants to promote marijuana use. Trust me , this isn't coming out of the blue. Paul Dooley just isn't that spontaneous. The whole marijuana thing is a pretty big issue right now in my home state of California. In recent mid-term elections a ballot measure called Proposition 19 (The marijuana legalization initiative) was defeated. But Prop 19 wasn't hammered into defeat like you might imagine. Something like 46% of Californians voted in favor of
5 More Ways to Reduce Stress & Anxiety
I've always thought that the best advice is the kind that makes you think, "that's so simple but true." I'm not sure that I can do that for you here, but I do want to point out that there isn't anything bad about simplicity. In fact, I think simplicity should be a chief aim in your life because it fosters non filtered goodness. Here are five simple ways to help you be a little more anxiety free. Leave earlier How many times have you gotten frustrated or stressed out because you were late to something? Maybe you were stuck in traffic, or
The Stone Age Origins of Anxiety
You ever wonder why you feel out of control sometimes when you're anxious? Almost like a primitive being or something? Well, it's because -- at your core -- you're still a caveman/woman. Think about it, if you take away your house, car, iPod, cell phone, and all your other modern gizmos, you're nothing more than a semi-hairless ape, albeit a good looking one. See, in the past 200,000 years humans haven't changed all that much. In fact, with the exception of some major behavioral adaptions about 50,000 years ago, we're fundamentally
The One-Step Stress Reliever
A lot of people assume that in order to get a handle on chronic anxiety you always have to do stuff to yourself. That is, you should think positively, eat better, excercise some, and all the rest of it. And, of course, that's all true, but there is more to being anxiety free than just what happens inside of you. For instance, what about what's around you? Do you ever consider how your environment is affecting you? If not, then you should. It could mark the turning point in your long battle with anxiety. Let me offer you a tip to help
How to Prevent Anxiety From Ruining Your Relationships
If you've lived with anxiety for any significant amount of time you have probably felt misunderstood on more than one occasion. You may have felt as though no one gets what you're going through and everyone around you doesn't seem to know how to help. Well, one way to break this pattern of miscommunication is to tell loved ones and friends (that need to know) how you feel and what you need. We all have real basic needs and I don't mean just food and shelter. I also mean things like security, friendship,self esteem, and a sense of
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