Anxiety

By Serena Makofsky

There are many benefits of a good exercise routine beyond burning calories. The fact is, exercise is one of the best ways to relieve stress and anxiety. There is no single exercise that is the best for relieving stress because it depends on the…

By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com "There is nothing positive about being a worry wart." Do you worry too much? Some worrying is good. It warns us of error and helps with decision-making. But if you find yourself… Read More »

Some 40 million Americans over the age of 18 are afflicted with anxiety disorders in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The American Psychiatric Association notes that these disorders are different from normal nervousness and include overwhelming feelings of panic…

Does anxiety affect singles differently? Well, yes and no. “People tend to think ‘it’s worse for me because . . .’ but that’s not necessarily the case,” says Jerilyn Ross, President and CEO of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America and Director of the Ross Center for Anxiety…

by Abbi Perets, SheKnows.com When your child is afraid, it's hard not to feel powerless. Your instinct is to protect, and if you can't help your child feel safe, you can feel lost, yourself. There are some fantastic books for parents and kids to help children overcome their… Read More »

I try to read everything that is printed from Johns Hopkins on depression and anxiety because their doctors have been such an important part of my recovery. Here are nine…

it's not very common but some cats can exhibit compulsive behaviors and when they do, it's very troubling for both the cat and the owner. The cats who are most prone to compulsive behaviors are ones repeatedly exposed to stress. For some cats, what begins as an innocent behavior such…