Anxiety Test: Check Your Symptoms Against the DSM
Feeling anxious occasionally is a normal part of life. But when worry, fear, or nervousness interferes with daily life, it could be more than a passing feeling. Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million adults in the U.S. every year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. If you’re wondering whether your anxiety is […]
Understanding the Cycle of Anxiety
Imagine navigating life with your mind constantly overwhelmed by worries, doubts, and fears. This is a reality for an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults at some point in their lives. Understanding the cycle of anxiety is crucial to recognizing how these feelings often leave individuals trapped in a continuous loop of anxious thoughts and physical […]
Introvert vs. Social Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
In a culture that typically values extroversion, individuals who are more reserved or enjoy solitude may feel overlooked or misinterpreted. But is their quiet nature a sign that they’re an introvert or have social anxiety? Although they can appear similar, introversion and social anxiety have differences. Recognizing these differences is essential for understanding your personal […]
OK Starts Today, Even at the Olympics
With the goings-on in the Olympics recently, mental health has certainly caught the public eye. As the audience, it’s easy to forget that there are people up there putting their all – careers, energy, wellbeing, emotions – into performing for our entertainment. Let’s take a step back and explore the context for the discussion of […]
5 Things To Know About Anxiety
Do you feel like your day-to-day has become riddled with stress? Do you feel constantly nervous or worried? Are you overwhelmed with daily life? Being stressed, nervous or overwhelmed are feelings everyone experiences. Whether it’s a job interview, financial concerns, a complicated life event, or relationship issues, however, when stress or nervousness becomes completely debilitating, […]
Coping With Anxiety and Fear As The World Re-Opens
Although the coronavirus is still affecting the world, we are starting to see that the world has begun to open back up. Life went from being completely normal to it being shut down almost overnight. We stayed inside and watched countless hours of Netflix, learned new cooking recipes, and began to appreciate the downtime from […]
