How do you go from anxious to "normal"? Well, getting your hands on good information is part of it. But you'll need more than good information to get your life back. There's also a process, steps that you have to take mentally, before you can be free of abnormal anxiety. Understanding where you're at in that process, and how you can move forward from where you are, is just as important as any piece of information that you've ever, or could ever, learn about. See, when you're suffering from panic attacks or constant worry there's no
Relaxation Is Control
Recently I was talking to a psychologist friend of mine who was trying to explain traumatic brain injuries to me when we suddenly switched to anxiety disorders. During the conversation my friend blurts out this gem of a statement. He says, "Control is relaxation."As he continued to talk I kept thinking, "Holy moly that was good." I've explained the same concept in way more complicated terms. What he said reminded me of Apple products; clean, simple, and effective. So what does that statement mean? First, I flipped the statement around
Is It Multiple Sclerosis or Anxiety?
You can find reasons to be anxious about almost anything. You can even become anxious about a disease that affects roughly 300,000 people in the United States. To give you some perspective, that's less than 1% of the population. Not exactly an epidemic right? Nonetheless, the fear of developing a serious disease is a common fear for many anxious people. A fear that I think, and deep down you know, isn't reasonable. So today I want to explain why your fears are likely overblown when it comes to one disease in particular. That one is
Have You Heard That Meditation Can Ease Your Anxiety?
Today's guest post is brought to you by David Starikov of blisslotus.com. According to a national survey, over 40 million Americans are dealing with anxiety disorders right now. The truth is though, you don't have to be a statistic. Whether its handling day-to-day stress, balancing work and home, or dealing with the overwhelming and debilitating fear of handling it all, there is a natural way to provide relief for your body and mind. Research proves that meditation has the power to teach you to live in the here and now and not get
Why A Fast Heart Beat Isn’t Dangerous
For many people a fast heart beat is a waking nightmare. A constant reminder that something isn't right. I think of a fast heart beat (tachycardia) in less intense terms. I consider it a sign of stress and not death. Tachycardia (100 heart beats per minute or more) simply isn't the killer you think it is. This is an important topic to address because it's a symptom that has likely affected you. You see, when you get tachycardic, you imagine all sorts of horrific scenarios, many of which probably involve a sickness of some kind. It's
Does Talking About Your Anxiety Help?
Does it really help? If it ever works for you the reason boils down to two things: You have someone you can trust and you're ready to talk. But to tell you the truth, even trust and motivation isn't always enough to help you come clean about your anxiety. Think about it. What's easy about baring your soul? It can be hard to do, especially if it goes against your nature. After a few months as a student therapist I can attest to the difficulty some people have with sharing how they truly feel about their problem(s). Adults are masters
The Dangers of Negative Self-Talk
We all have private thoughts. You probably have thousands a day. But you only share a small percentage of what you think with other people. Most of that stuff you 'discuss' with yourself. You don't do this like a schizophrenic talking to a building though. It's subtle. In fact, it all happens in your head. Now, think about how many times a day you have anxious thoughts. What do you tell yourself when you're anxious? When I had high anxiety I'd think things like, "What if anxiety causes me to have a heart attack?" "Can I survive a
Is Anxiety a Life Sentence?
Some people are born anxious. This is according to numerous studies conducted over the past several decades. For example, did you know that some infants have a stronger startle response than others? That's just the beginning. Psychologist Jerome Kagan of Harvard has said that many of these 'high-reactors' tend to grow up nervous. They worry a lot, feel insecure, and some even develop anxiety disorders. There are those that don't believe in a genetic basis for high anxiety, but you know what? I'm not one of them. I believe that some
How to Use Acceptance to Stop Anxiety
Learning the facts about abnormal anxiety is a good way of getting your healing efforts off the ground. But chances are that you'll need more than facts alone. I say that because most people who read this blog are anxiety experts that stay anxious despite their impressive knowledge. All you have to do is read the comments on my most recent article to verify this. The power of anxiety, worry, negative thinking, and hopelessness are such that no matter what you know, it's not always enough to keep anxiety away. What helps more, I think,
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