PTSD is commonly associated with war and war veterans, and for a good reason. The shock, horror, fear, and life-threatening situations people experience in war, especially in a prolonged campaign, prime veterans for PTSD. Despite this, many of those suffering from PTSD will not have been to war. They might even live in comfortable, safe …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is terrifying, both for those who experience it first-hand and for those who witness a loved one suffer from it. It is also often misunderstood, even by professional healthcare workers. It is estimated that many who suffer from PTSD will not get the help that they need for it, not because there …
Anxiety disorders are unpleasant and can become debilitating if left untreated. Fortunately, there is hope. There are many different treatments that sufferers can go through to make themselves feel better again. Although anxiety might never entirely go away, the symptoms can be reduced to manageable levels, depending on the severity of the anxiety and the …
Everyone can name some time in their lives when they felt anxious. It’s a normal reaction to stressful situations and can happen for all kinds of reasons such as getting married, starting a new job, the first date of school or college, taking a test, and more. What happens for most people is that the …
The term ‘anxiety attack’ is not a clinical one, but rather it is one that many people who suffer from anxiety will use to describe what is happening to them when their anxiety starts to cause them problems. Some of what happens will also form the basis of a panic attack, but it is more …
Everyone gets nervous about important events that they must deal with in life. Whether it’s a job interview, a big exam, meeting new people, traveling, or anything else, this kind of nervousness is normal. However, when the anxious thoughts and fear overtake everything else in your life, and you can’t function, hold down a job, …
People are more aware of panic attacks, as stressful or anxiety inducing triggers cause them, but anxiety attacks are just as common, even if they are not as well known. Both attacks have many similarities, and people can be forgiven for considering them to be the same, but that is not the case. Panic Attacks …
The word ‘anxious’ is used a lot. It’s a word people use without really thinking about it, a word that they use to mean they are a little worried about something. However, those who suffer from anxiety know that the real meaning of the word “anxious” runs much deeper than being a little bit concerned. …
Anxiety will feel different for everyone who suffers from it. Some people will experience just some of the symptoms, and others will feel all of them. This is why it can be a hard disorder to diagnose, but if you think you might be suffering from anxiety, then it is important to seek expert advice …
Identifying the triggers of anxiety can take some time – there are lots of influential factors, and it isn’t always easy to determine what it is that makes your type of anxiety worse or makes you feel unwell. Some triggers are common; attending a social event, being interviewed for a job, speaking on the phone, …
