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What Is an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. A little bit of worry every now and then can be helpful. For example, it can help you get ready for a presentation at work or finish a school assignment. Even good things, like…
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How to Treat Anxiety
There are many different approaches to treating anxiety, including medical treatments, psychological therapies, and self-help (e.g., complementary and alternative therapies or lifestyle approaches). However, when a treatment is shown to work scientifically, this does not mean it will work equally well for every person. The best strategy is to try an approach that works for…
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Five Signs That You Should Get Help With Anxiety
According to The National Institute of Mental Health, some anxiety sufferers may be in denial of how detrimental their anxiety has become. And still, others may not understand that there is help and treatment out there for their anxiety-related issues. The five signs •When your anxiety is affecting your physical health. There is no doubt…
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What Is Depression and How Is It Treated?
Everyone feels sad from time to time—it’s a normal part of navigating the challenges and disappointments of everyday life. But depression is more than a low mood. Depression affects a person’s thinking, relationships, ability to carry out family and work responsibilities, and health. To make matters worse, ignoring depression may make these problems work together…