“All of us at anxietycentre.com have experienced debilitating anxiety. But we’ve also overcome it and returned to normal and lasting health. Because we know the hardship anxiety unwellness can cause, we are committed to helping others, with over 30 years of service.” - Jim Folk, President, anxietycentre.com
Anxietycentre.com - Help for anxiety, anxiety attacks (panic attacks), anxiety disorders
Many people find the time leading up to and during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years to be stressful. But, there is good news! Being more proactive in your holiday planning can turn an otherwise stressful Christmas season into an enjoyable and memorable one. Here are 10 ways to a happier and less stressed Christmas season.
Many anxiety disorder sufferers experience problematic anxiety because they have experienced early life trauma (approximately 60 percent of anxiety disorder sufferers have experienced early life trauma) and because they are more empathetic (many anxiety disorder sufferers truly feel the emotions and hurts of others). New research has identified an important connection.
We are social creatures that were made for relationship. But not all relationships are equal when it comes to better mental health. A number of studies have found online relationships aren’t as beneficial as in-person relationships. Recent research has even found that in-person contact not only reduces incidences of mental illness but can also protect against depression and PTSD symptoms.
Suicide rates have been rising dramatically over the years. Some researchers are calling it a “global epidemic.” For example, according to the WHO (World Health Organization), close to 800,000 people die each year due to suicide, which is one person every 40 seconds. Recent research has found a link between suicide attempts and psychotropic drug prescriptions.
Not sleeping well? Don’t worry. Contrary to popular opinion, insomnia doesn’t shorten lifespan, new research finds. Furthermore, the research found that cognitive therapy, within a CBTi framework (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), is an effective treatment for insomnia.
Anxiety can cause a wide range of symptoms, including those affecting the skin, such as burning, itchy, crawly, prickly, stinging, biting, cold, hot, a cold wet feeling, a hot steam feeling, pinching, stabbing, electric zap or shock, nerve pain, tickling, numbness, pins and needles, wire brushed feeling, tingling, carpet burn feeling, or other skin sensations, feelings, sensitivities, and symptoms.
Anxiety disorder and depression are caused by underlying factors - those behaviors (thoughts and actions), situations, and circumstances that motivate apprehensive and pessimistic behavior. The inability to cope with uncertainty is often one of those behaviors for many anxiety disorder sufferers.
As genetic research progresses, it is showing a much different picture about their effects on humans than previously thought. For example, it was previously thought that genes played a major role in longevity as numerous studies reported a strong correlation. But those conclusions have been overturned by recent research which found genes have little effect on longevity. It seems environment and lifestyle play the largest role in how long a person lives.
Researchers from San Diego State University found a link between screen time and the development of mental illness in children, specifically anxiety disorder and depression. These types of mental illnesses can be prevented with healthy parenting that sets limits on screen time.
The general public has trouble understanding differences between obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), according to new research from Binghamton University, State University at New York.
Preliminary results from the world's largest sleep study have shown that people who sleep on average between seven to eight hours per night performed better cognitively than those who slept less – or more – than this amount. Western neuroscientists at the Brain and Mind Institute released their findings today in Sleep.
University of Michigan researchers have found that many well-meaning clinicians inappropriately prescribe benzodiazepine medications, especially to older adults, where the consequences can be fatal. This research is a call-to-action in an attempt to prevent unnecessary harm, especially to older adults.
Research over the last three years has found a dramatic rise in mental illness and suicide among all age groups, particularly the youth. Researchers have discovered that incorporating religion/spiritual concepts into treatment produce better outcomes.
Anxiety can cause a wide range of symptoms, including feeling out of breath. Learn more about this symptom, its common descriptions, causes, and how to get rid of it.
Research shows that being supported emotionally during times of uncertainty can help reduce stress. But new research shows that just knowing you are being supported can also reduce the stress of the worry and waiting associated with uncertainty.
Research over the last several years has shown that we can change the brain via mental training, such as that delivered through cognitive therapy. Therefore, with the right help and effort, we can take advantage of neuroplasticity and change how our brains function so that we can become more resilient to issues with anxiety.
Anxiety disorder can have a profound negative impact on those who experience it. It can also have a negative impact on loved ones and colleagues – people who are close to and/or work with someone who is experiencing anxiety disorder – such as a spouse, mate, partner, children, boy or girl friend, parents, grandparents, in-laws, relatives, friends, co-workers, and so on. Here are 15 ways to help someone with anxiety disorder.
Anxiety disorder sufferers know all too well the devastation anxiety disorder can cause. Many anxiety disorder sufferers suffer in silence with those around them often having little idea about the depth of their suffering. But, anxiety can cause major problems. Learn why anxiety disorder is so much more than just being anxious.
Can anxiety cause depression? Yes! Depression can cause anxiety, as well. There is an overlap between anxiety and depression with a wide range of anxiety and depression symptoms. You can read more about it and how to get rid of anxiety-caused depression.
Anxiety disorder can produce a wide range of symptoms, including ear popping and ear pressure symptoms. You can learn more about their common descriptions, why anxiety can cause ear symptoms, and how you can get rid of them.
Right from the outset, we’ve been proponents of using meditation/deep relaxation to help overcome a struggle with anxiety disorder and its symptoms. Consequently, we’ve extolled its virtues time and time again to our Recovery Support members and therapy clients. While we saw the benefits of regular deep relaxation personally and professionally, research to that effect was scant.
In a series of online polls we conducted, 79 percent of respondents said they experienced pain as a result of their anxiety. Of this, 14 percent reported anxiety related pain was their worst symptom. Learn more about anxiety and its relationship with pain, including chronic pain.
Play the clip below for Jim Folk's message about anxiety. Jim Folk is the president of anxietycentre.com.
NOTE: The above video was recorded in 2008, so Jim has been recovered for over 27 years rather than 21 as he mentions in the video.
All of us at anxietycentre.com have successfully
overcome anxiety disorders. We continue to live normal lives
because we learned HOW.
For example, I (Jim Folk) suffered with intensely
debilitating anxiety (including intense and persistent panic attacks) for 12 years (from 1974 to 1986). But after
discovering how to successfully address problematic anxiety, I recovered
in 1987 and continue to live with normal health (over 27
years).
Because of our own struggles, we are committed to helping others so that they can regain their normal and healthy lives, as we have.
We do this by:
Providing the most up-to-date anxiety information, help,
and support in the members area of our website.
Offering personalized assistance to those who
prefer to have step-by-step help with their recovery via Personal
Coaching/Counseling/Therapy.
While anxiety disorder recovery is attainable, there aren’t
any “quick fix,” “miracle cures,” or “secret
remedies.” Anxiety recovery requires accessing the
right information, help, and support. Then, applying the right
tools to bring about results. Anyone can do it when they
know how and have the proper support.[1]
Sadly, many people try a wide assortment of herbs, remedies, vitamins, and secret formulas in hopes of finding lasting relief. Unfortunately, these options generally don’t provide satisfactory or lasting relief. So many people continue to flip flop between hope and despair, feeling better and feeling worse...for years. This is a common struggle for many with anxiety disorder.
But, success can be attained.[1] We know what it takes
to overcome problematic anxiety because we've done it ourselves. And since we’ve done it ourselves, we know the struggles and challenges. But we also know how to succeed.[2]
We encourage you: Don’t suffer needlessly. There's a lot you can do to successfully address problematic anxiety, as we have.[1] We’d like to help you do that.
Anxietycentre.com can help you address anxiety, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, stress, fear, sleep disorders, and anxiety attacks!
The combination of good self-help information and working with an experienced anxiety disorder coach, counselor, or therapist is the most effective way to address anxiety disorder and its many symptoms. Until the core causes of anxiety are addressed - the underlying factors that motivate apprehensive behavior - a struggle with anxiety disorder can return again and again. Identifying and successfully addressing anxiety's underlying factors is the best way to overcome problematic anxiety.
REFERENCES: [1]DISCLAIMER: Because each body is somewhat chemically unique, and because each person will have a unique mix of symptoms and underlying factors, recovery results may vary. Variances can occur for many reasons, including due to the severity of the condition, the ability of the person to apply the recovery concepts, and the commitment to making behavioral change.
[2]”CBT can be recommended as a gold standard in the psychotherapeutic treatment of patients with anxiety disorders." - Otte, Christian. "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Anxiety Disorders: Current State of the Evidence." Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience. Les Laboratoires Servier, Dec. 2011. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
Authors: Jim Folk, Marilyn Folk, BScN. Last updated October 31, 2018.
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