The Relationship Between Anxiety And InsomniaAnxiety and insomnia are often related. Each can be the cause of the other, which can lead to a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break. A study conducted by Dag Neckelmann, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychiatry at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, shows that chronic insomnia increases your odds of […]
Might You Be Suffering From Postpartum Depression?Having a baby is the most thrilling, wonderful, emotionally fulfilling experiences in life, right? Right? Or maybe you're not feeling that warm fuzzy feeling that everyone talks about. If so, you could be experiencing a touch of the baby blues and you’re not alone. Research shows us that about 80% of women who’ve recently given […]
How To Effectively Deal With An Anxiety AttackAn anxiety attack, or panic attack, is an episode of intense panic and/or fear. Unfortunately, it often occurs suddenly with little or no warning. In some cases, there’s an obvious trigger for the attack—getting stuck in an elevator, for example, or thinking about your big race—but in other cases, the attacks seem to come out […]
Escalating Symptoms Of Anxiety - Symptoms You Can't IgnoreEverybody experiences anxiety from time to time. Getting married, going to a job interview, and the loss of a loved one can all cause anxious feelings in all of us. Then there are those of us who experience anxious feelings on a frequent or constant basis. And those of us whose anxiety negatively affects other […]
Depression In WomenYour sex is a factor in determining whether or not you’re more at risk of developing depression. Women are twice as likely as their male counterparts to suffer from this form of mental illness, according to the figures, though the numbers may also reflect the fact that men don't feel as comfortable asking for help. Another […]
Depression In The ElderlyMany think depression is a natural part of the aging process—but that’s not true. There’s nothing normal about depression. However, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), roughly 35 million Americans over the age of 65 are suffering from depression. And 2 million are experiencing major depression. The elderly have unique circumstances that can contribute […]
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