Anxiety

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Unexplained Anxiety: Why Do I Feel Anxiety For No Reason?

Key Takeaways: Unexplained anxiety can have various underlying causes, such as family history, medications, previous trauma, and environmental/lifestyle factors, even if the triggers are not immediately apparent. Identifying anxiety triggers through symptom tracking, journaling, self-reflection, and professional help is crucial for managing unexplained anxiety effectively. Strategies for dealing with anxiety include medications, mindfulness and relaxation […]

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Does dunking your face in ice water benefit mental health?

Key Takeaways: Cold water therapy can reduce anxiety by activating the vagus nerve, reducing inflammation, and building stress resilience. Face dunking triggers the mammalian dive reflex, slowing the heart rate and relieving acute anxiety immediately. Face dunking is a quick, accessible cold therapy that should be used alongside professional support for optimal benefits. The chill

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Anxiety Nausea: When Anxiety Twists Your Stomach in Knots

Key Takeaways: Anxiety nausea results from real changes in your body’s stress response Vomiting temporarily relieves without treating the root cause Lifestyle measures and therapy address underlying anxiety New medication and gut-directed treatments offer hope You can retake control with consistent coping strategies Have you ever felt nauseated before giving a big presentation or going on a

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Overcoming the Rising Tide of Anxiety in Teens

If you’re the parent of a teenager, you may have noticed some concerning changes lately. More moodiness. Trouble concentrating. Declining grades. Refusal to go to school. Your once upbeat kid seems increasingly irritable, worried, and withdrawn. You’re not alone. Anxiety disorders are rising among teens, with some experts calling it an epidemic. Just look at these alarming statistics: 1

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Postpartum Anxiety: A Guide for New Moms

Postpartum anxiety is excessive worry or fear that can occur after giving birth. While it’s normal for new mothers to experience some anxiety, approximately 10-15% develop more severe symptoms that meet the criteria for a true anxiety disorder. This debilitating condition is similar to general anxiety disorder but revolves specifically around the transition to parenthood. Postpartum

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23 Powerful Positive Affirmations For Anxiety

Positive affirmations for anxiety are short, uplifting statements that individuals can repeat to themselves to combat feelings of anxiety or stress. These phrases are intended to counteract negative thoughts, foster a sense of calm, and promote emotional well-being. Positive affirmations are short, uplifting statements. They aim to counteract negative thoughts and feelings of anxiety. They

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Dealing with Anxiety at Work: Proven Coping Techniques

As an experienced mental health professional, I understand the distress and apprehension associated with separation anxiety. Whether you’re dealing with relationship separation anxiety or full-on separation anxiety disorder, the fear of losing important relationships can cause excessive distress and worry. This blog post will explore separation anxiety and how it affects adults in romantic relationships

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How To Deal With Separation Anxiety in Relationships

As an experienced mental health professional, I understand the distress and apprehension associated with separation anxiety. Whether you’re dealing with relationship separation anxiety or full-on separation anxiety disorder, the fear of losing important relationships can cause excessive distress and worry. This blog post will explore separation anxiety and how it affects adults in romantic relationships

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