The mind shift is the switch from normal thinking to saying to yourself something like, "oh no!" or "I'm going to die!" It's the dividing line between regular thoughts and panicked thoughts. It's easy to recognize this shift in thinking, and once you do it well, it can help you to reduce and shorten your bouts of anxiety and panic. This mind shift happens fast, and many times it happens so fast that you seem to fall into a panic state without even knowing how it happened. That's why you'll often hear people say that they were doing
Keep the Anxiety Guru Show Alive:
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
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
What Everybody Ought to Know About Depression Self-Help
As you traverse the confusing landscape of anxiety you will likely come upon it's alter ego depression . In many respects anxiety and depression are different sides of the same coin since both have the capacity to tangle your emotions and leave you feeling utterly hopeless. Luckily like anxiety, depression tends to also respond well to treatment efforts like self help techniques designed to combat depression. In my view the goal of most types of therapy for depression and other thinking disorders is not only to reveal the root of your
If You’re Selfish, You Can Change (podcast)
Now you may or may not be a selfish person at heart but the fact of the matter is that anxiety and depression can make you selfish or at the very least make you seem selfish to others. Do you spend a lot of time wrapped in your own thoughts? Are you consumed by the next possible anxiety related disaster? Then chances are that you're struggling to get outside of yourself and maybe even having trouble in your personal relationships. However, even if this is the case you can make a change and not only preserve your relationships, but also
How to Sleep Better and Reduce Stress
Sleep is perhaps one of the most loved and hated activities on earth. On the one hand it takes up a lot of our time, makes us less productive, and can preoccupy our thoughts if something disrupts it. On the other hand, sleep is nourishing to the entire body and it is also absolutely necessary. Learning how to get sleep, even in the face of anxiety, depression and stress is a critical component of any strategy aimed at recharging your emotional battery and living a less anxious life. The Dali Lama once said that "sleep is the best
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