Anxiety 🆙

Anxious Thoughts: Journey into the mind of an anxious person

Anxious thoughts run their own course, as if they have a life of their own. You want to stop worrying but you can't. You want to stop feeling apprehensive but it is impossible for you. As a result, anxiety ends up plunging you into a spiral marked by irrational […]

Anxiety teaches you to be stronger

In Japan, a traditional ceramic repair art known as kintsugi is extolled, which consists of repairing broken objects using a very strong adhesive that is sprayed with gold dust. As a result, the ceramics are not only repaired but also stronger than the original.Instead […]

Causes of anxiety and behaviors to avoid

Everything seems to indicate that the most worrying epidemic of recent times is anxiety. The frenzy with which life takes place in big cities infects us and forces us to maintain a speed at which we are not prepared and which in some cases literally makes us "burst". […]

Why does anxiety make us follow bad advice?

Deciding between different treatments for an illness, choosing the most suitable investment plan or choosing the most suitable career… Over the course of our lives we often make several important decisions that involve a certain degree of uncertainty and anxiety. […]

How to fight anxiety in the information age

How many times have we set out to change? Sometimes we would like the day to have 25 hours. Maybe we want to reduce the excessive amount of work, find more time for ourselves, learn to see life in a different perspective that allows us to be truly happy and […]

7 secrets of people living with anxiety

Anxiety attacks are among the most common psychopathologies. It is estimated that 25% of people experience a panic attack at some point in their life. It is therefore likely that, even if it does not affect you personally, you will certainly know someone who suffers […]

Vague Nerve and Anxiety: Everything You Need to Know

The vagus nerve is the XNUMXth of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves and is the longest in the body. In fact, the word vagus means "vagabond" in Latin, and perfectly illustrates the path of this nerve as it extends through various organs.The vagus nerve originates […]

Homeopathy for anxiety and stress: does it work?

Homeopathy for anxiety and stress is considered an alternative treatment to be used in addition to psychological therapy. This treatment has been used for more than two centuries and has many aficionados because it is a natural therapy, but it also has bitter detractors.How […]

Tunnel vision from anxiety and stress

Tunnel vision can literally blind us to part of reality. This phenomenon basically occurs when we are enormously stressed and face danger. So critical thinking is reduced and we make impulsive decisions that may not be appropriate.What is Tunnel Vision in Psychology?When […]

Naming emotions by their name relieves anxiety

We know well that express or verbalizing emotions, especially those with a negative sign, reduces their impact and intensity, but… why? Can anxiety be treated by recognizing and externalizing one's emotions?All projects UCLA (University of California city of […]

How to cure anxiety with Mindfulness Therapy

THEanxiety it is a very common problem that sooner or later affects us all. Essentially, anxiety is a feeling of strong worry that becomes recurrent and that hides fear for the future deep down, as we think we will encounter great emotional suffering.To eliminate […]

When should you NOT step out of your comfort zone?

Get out of the comfort zone! This phrase is ubiquitous, it has turned into one of the most common tips for personal growth. We all know that a life that is too comfortable is not good, that at some point we have to take over the reins of our existence and act. […]

3 very curious effects of anxiety

Anxiety is an unpleasant feeling, that's for sure. However, beyond the feeling of restlessness that assails us, anxiety also hides some very curious effects. Which ones are they?1. Anxiety makes the world smelly, literally.Researchers from the University of […]

The smell of anxiety

Do you sweat more when you are anxious? You've probably noticed that your sweating increases slightly, but you may not have noticed a change in your smell. However, when you are anxious your body odor changes. And the most interesting thing is that the people around […]

5 "forbidden" foods for anxiety

There are foods that are prohibited for anxiety and foods that help relieve it. What we eat daily not only has an impact on a physical level but also on our mood. Ludwig Feuerbach was not wrong when he said back in 1850 that "we are what we eat".Food brings us […]

Catastrophic thinking: making a storm in a glass of water - and drowning in it

A meteor can hit us while jogging or commuting to work. It's a possibility, but so remote that we don't normally think about it. The catastrophists, on the other hand, yes. They spend most of the day imagining the worst calamities by drawing a post-apocalyptic […]

Learned fears, the fear that others transmit to us

Fear is one of the most powerful basic emotions in existence. It allows us to avoid potentially dangerous situations by activating an adaptive response. Therefore, it is essential to keep us safe. The problem begins when the fear becomes omnipresent or is generated […]

How to cure anxiety: 10 practical and effective strategies

Anxiety is not pleasant. It doesn't let you live. If you suffer from anxiety, you are likely to experience widespread restlessness. You will feel perpetually in anticipation, as if something negative is about to happen at any moment, and that keeps you in a permanent […]

Anxiety causes physical pain

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How to eliminate anxiety in children?

Just a few decades ago, psychologists believed that anxiety was a problem unique to adults. It is logical to think so, given that it is we adults who have many problems to deal with and, therefore, more reasons to feel worried and stressed. However, in reality […]

Dizziness from Anxiety: How to Recognize and Treat Them

There are people who can suffer from anxiety vertigo, a physiological reaction to a psychological state that can be classified as a psychosomatic symptom. However, the fact that dizziness is caused by anxiety does not mean that it is less intense or disabling for […]

Exam anxiety, how to eliminate it

All of us, at one time or another, have had to face theexam anxiety, whether it was simple school tests, driving license exams or a selection test for a job. This anxiety comes in large part from the fact that we feel scrutinized, we know our abilities will be […]

Symptoms of Stress in Women

Stress is the modern evil. We live, or believe we live, in a world full of dangers, potential dangers that threaten us and just wait for us to let our guard down to strike us. This generates a state of constant alert that makes us tense and irritable. But we don't […]

Anxiety Attacks: Fear of fear

Anxiety attacks, better known in psychology as panic attacks, affect around 3% of the population, although the incidence is estimated to be even higher as many people do not seek medical help right away and are not diagnosed. .The first anxiety attack can occur […]

Treating anxiety with virtual reality

We have all experienced anxiety and fear on occasion, prior to an important exam, a job interview, or a situation that we deemed dangerous. This is a normal response. But when these feelings don't leave us they end up causing discomfort and affecting our […]

Seneca's antidote to calm the mind and eliminate worries

"The truth is that we know very little about life, we don't really know what the good and bad news are," notes American writer Kurt Vonnegut, referring to the fact that, at any moment, good news can turn into bad news and vice versa. , since every situation contains […]

The most commonly used anxiety medications

Medicines have always been a quick and effective option to eliminate a health problem, but this does not mean that they represent the best alternative of all, let alone the only one. In the case of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety or phobias, medicines […]

5 differences between anxiety and stress that everyone needs to know

Many words from the "dictionary of psychology" have become part of popular culture, so it is not uncommon to hear "I am stressed" or "I am anxious". Often, doctors and other healthcare professionals also use the two terms stress and anxiety interchangeably, […]

How to fight anxiety: 10 tips

There are dozens of definitions to describe theanxiety but sufferers are likely to associate it with recurring and unwanted worries, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating. Anxiety is a state that can become exasperating and distressing. For this reason it is not […]

The 10 most common anxious thoughts

If you have ever been battling anxiety, it is likely that your mind at the time was bombarded with a series of anxious thoughts that you could not control. These thoughts generate even more anxiety, usually because they amplify worries to catastrophic limits. […]

High-Functioning Anxiety: Do you sacrifice your well-being to get it all done?

Anxiety is a voice in your head that tells you, "something bad is about to happen." It is a state of activation and expectation due to the feeling of widespread but imminent danger. Sometimes it's easy to recognize anxiety because it generates panic attacks, prevents […]

Relieve anxiety with cognitive re-evaluation

What do you do when you have a problem? Do you tend to deal with it immediately without thinking too much about the consequences of your actions, or do you prefer to hide it for days in the hope that it will resolve itself? A study conducted at the University of […]

Early symptoms of anxiety: 5 signs you shouldn't ignore

Uncertainty. Fear. Misunderstanding. These are the three sensations that most anxiety sufferers experience but have not yet received a definitive diagnosis. Unlike physical disorders, it is not always easy to explain how anxiety is perceived, a disorder in which […]

Combat anxiety by avoiding catastrophic thinking

Concerns, anxiety, stress, panic, catastrophism ... they may seem different words and concepts (and they are) but in reality they are very closely linked. For those who do not know what catastrophic thinking is, I will explain to you that it is a wrong way of perceiving […]

The profile of the anxious person: the 3 toxic "P's"

Anxiety is one of the most widespread psychological problems of our time, to the point that we could say that we live in the age of anxiety. On the one hand, we have to meet multiple commitments, be connected to respond immediately and meet ever higher social expectations […]

5 ways to control panic attacks

There are many people who often suffer from panic attacks. Panic attacks are in fact one of the most common disorders related to anxiety and tend to generate a lot of stress and strong tension in those who suffer from them, contributing to worsening the quality […]

How anxiety stifles intuition

Intuition is an extremely powerful tool that often allows us to make good decisions or protects us from potential dangers. However, it doesn't always work, nor does it work for everyone. Anxious people, for example, often feel frustrated when it comes to following […]

Is it normal to have anxiety every day?

“I have anxiety every day. I can't concentrate. I can not sleep. I always believe that something terrible is about to happen ”, is the testimony of a person suffering from anxiety, but his words reflect the reality that millions of people all over the world […]

Symptoms of generalized anxiety

The phrase "I am anxious!" wont be quite common in our society; however, feeling exhausted, stressed or at the limit of our strength are not necessarily symptoms ofgeneralized anxiety, in psychological terms we mean. Especially since in order to diagnose generalized […]

Stress tolerance, the most important skill you need to develop in life

Throughout our lives, we go through many stressful situations that can generate a high level of distress and anxiety. However, many times we are not in control of circumstances, so that we have no choice but to exercise the last of our freedoms: the ability to […]

5 strategies to overcome an anxiety crisis

Anxiety crises can be a traumatic experience. In fact, beyond the annoyance that the symptoms can cause, the real problem is given by the fear experienced by the person, but it is also the key to its solution. In fact, overcoming an anxiety attack is not as complicated […]

10 tips for learning to live with anxious people

Anxiety is a very difficult problem to manage, and not only for the person who suffers from it, but also for those close to him. Living with an anxious person can be very tiring as they are often too demanding and react with irritability and frustration. […]

The smell of lavender is as effective as Valium

If you like the smell of lavender and it calms you down, it's not your imagination. Several studies have found that, in fact, this plant has a relaxing action that allows you to fight stress, anxiety and even insomnia.Lavender for insomniaOne of the first studies […]

Why are we anxious?

Anxiety is a state of unease and worry, it implies waiting for something negative to happen. It is certainly not a pleasant state, but it is important to understand why it arises. In fact, it is a defensive mechanism, just like fear.Anxiety is a feeling that acts […]

How to manage anxiety effectively

Anxiety is a constant in our lives and can be difficult to manage at times. However, with the correct method, it is possible to reduce it to a minimum. Breathe: There are many ways to manage anxiety You know that feeling of your heart beating faster […]

What Happens to the Body During a Panic Attack?

Our body during a panic attack is at the mercy of the threatening thoughts that flood our mind. In fact, in an anxiety crisis the problem is not in the body but in the thoughts we feed. Our body simply responds in a coherent way to the danger signal that these […]

5 essential oils to relieve anxiety and stress: The healing power of smell

Aromatherapy is also one of the natural cures for anxiety. Do you remember your first kiss? And the first time you have seen the sea? Do you remember that special moment at your grandmother's house? Probably all these memories are accompanied by a perfume. In fact, […]

Panic attacks warn first

For many years it has been thought that anxiety crises, better known in psychology as panic attacks, come without warning. Therefore, the person would be completely at their mercy until the symptoms lessen in intensity.But now a study by Southern Methodist University […]

Breathing with the diaphragm: a technique for controlling anxiety

Il hectic pace of life, the stress, clothing that is too tight, haste, lack of knowledge about the functioning of the body, lack of physical exercise ... these are all factors that are intertwined and affect our breathing causing it to be characterized by an accelerated […]

Chest pain caused by anxiety

The physical symptoms of anxiety are many. Sometimes it causes a feeling of choking and hyperventilation, other times it can cause a tension-type headache, and there are also people who suffer from panic attacks. However, one of the symptoms that causes the […]

Panic attacks and genetics

In Spain, 5% of people suffer from some form of anxiety and many of them have frequent panic attacks. In some cases the problem takes on such proportions that it prevents them from leading a normal life so much that the fear of a panic attack is so great that these […]

How to fight anxiety, some tips

THEanxiety it is a widespread state of restlessness that the person normally cannot explain. Generally when we talk about anxiety we do not refer to the fear of something concrete external to ourselves but rather it is the expression of some kind of internal emotional […]

Overcoming a panic attack by learning to breathe

Panic attack is a particularly intense experience that arouses great fear. The fear of death and the fear that a panic attack may recur can turn into feelings that accompany people for years, profoundly affecting the quality of life.However, the fact is that therapies […]

How to manage the anxiety caused by change

In the popular imagination, a picture has been created that associates theanxiety to negative, unpleasant and dangerous circumstances. However, even positive situations can cause a good deal of anxiety. Who has never felt anxious about a promotion at work or expecting […]

Anxiety tachycardia: how to recognize and relieve it?

Have you ever felt so nervous that it felt like your heart was about to come out of your chest? In this case, chances are you have suffered from anxiety tachycardia, a fairly common, though not easy to diagnose, problem that can be alarming. In fact, a study conducted […]

How to recognize the symptoms of panic attacks

Anxiety attacks, better known in psychology as panic attacks, affect approximately 3% of the world's population, although the incidence is estimated to be even higher as many people do not seek medical help.The first anxiety attack can occur at any time and at […]

How Anxiety Dulls Empathy

Anxiety sufferers, especially when experiencing a panic attack, are well aware that the world instantly shrinks to itself. During a panic attack the emotional brain takes over, turns off the rational brain and cares only for its survival. Thus, a person who […]

10 phrases about anxiety to know and overcome it

Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders, and worst of all, it's on the rise. The WHO has determined that the number of anxious people has almost doubled since 1990. However, behind every number there is a person who suffers from a state of widespread […]

The world's most relaxing piece of music eases anxiety by 65%

Anxiety is one of the great monsters of the modern era. Research published recently by Harvard University researchers noted that problems caused by stress and anxiety cause more deaths than diabetes and the flu. Surely this state, especially if maintained over […]

Paradoxical anxiety: why are you stressing yourself trying to relax?

Nobody wants to feel anxious. The tension, anguish, and stress that accompany anxiety are not good travel companions. Therefore, it is understandable that we try to combat anxiety by all means at our disposal. However, sometimes treatments and strategies to promote […]

Mothers on the verge of a nervous breakdown, the psychological account of the pandemic

People who have never suffered from anxiety are falling under the weight of the tension and stress caused by the coronavirus, obsessed with excessively long isolation. Mothers' mental health, in particular, may be the worst part of this story. Choked by long days […]

A technique for eliminating anxiety: Speaking in the third person

You are sitting and relaxed, but suddenly you feel strange. You find it hard to breathe and feel a tightness in your chest. Anxiety increases and you are unable to concentrate, even if you try. It is a sensation that almost everyone has experienced, because to […]

When we are anxious we need a larger living space

We all know that anxiety is a bad companion, but now a new study sheds new light on the topic by finding that anxious people need more living space around them.Living space, for the uninitiated, is the space between us and others that we need to feel comfortable. […]

10 tips to eliminate anxiety

When most people realize they are suffering fromanxiety not sure what to do. Once who know what they suffer from they feel relieved by finally being able to give a name to what they have, but at the same time they feel lost, as if they were the only ones in the […]

15 hidden stress symptoms that reveal you're on edge, even if you don't realize it

We all know that stress can make us pay a hefty bill. However, not all of us are able to detect the hidden symptoms of stress. Usually when we realize they are there it is too late because we have been carrying on the stress for months or even years.The modern […]

Exercise to treat panic attacks

Panic attacks usually result in palpitations, trouble breathing, and an intense fear of dying. Even if the person is in no danger, the intensity of the symptoms is such that the experience is often traumatic.The good news is that there are several treatments to […]

There are different types of stress, and not all of them are harmful

Stress has become public enemy number one. All messages warn us of the dangers it contains. Stress exposure is known to precipitate the onset of various psychological disorders, from anxiety and panic attacks to depression.However, there are different types of […]

Secondary anxiety: the anxiety generated by living with anxiety

If the anxiety episodes cause you even more anxiety, if you have a panic attack when you feel your heart speeding up and each time you fear more and more anxiety symptoms, you are probably suffering from what you know. as "secondary anxiety". That is, your anxiety […]

How to eliminate anticipatory anxiety

Anticipation is a dangerous way of relating to the world. When we were little and expected our gifts, both at Christmas and for our birthday, the anticipation generated a positive feeling in us. But as we got older, we started making a negative association and […]

Cumulative stress, an insidious enemy

Cumulative stress is one of the most underrated modern enemies, but the one that can do us the most damage. It usually grows slowly, hidden behind daily obligations and haste, so that by the time we realize its presence it is usually too late as its ramifications […]

Symptoms of a Panic Attack: How to Recognize Them

In recent years, the number of people affected by panic attacks has increased significantly. Since the symptoms are eminently physical, many confuse them with a heart attack, so they are assailed by fear. How to recognize the symptoms of panic attacks?First, you […]

Psychological distance: The key to wisdom and balance

"Eye that does not see heart that does not hurt" goes an old proverb. However, denying the evidence and looking the other way is usually not the best strategy, but it can lead us to make bad decisions that we will later regret. In this regard, the philosopher […]

The most stressful time in life, according to science

Throughout our lives, we go through various circumstances that generate stress. However, there are life cycles that can be particularly complex if we don't have the necessary psychological tools to deal with the challenges they entail.A team of Pennsylvania State […]

Coronavirus anxiety: how to stop the spiral of panic?

It's scary, in no uncertain terms. Reading the newspapers and listening to the news we are overwhelmed by the increasingly alarming headlines. We see the number of infected and deceased people rapidly increase, we experience dizziness and sometimes even a sense […]

How to treat anxiety caused by cognitive distortions

An interesting research carried out by Edna Foa aimed to ask people who suffered from social anxiety what their expectations were regarding different events. In practice, we tried to establish through answers to questions, what were the consequences of a negative […]