America’s germaphobes were ready for this — and have been for too long
Health anxiety disorder is underreported, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and possibly affects 12 percent of the nation’s population. (The group’s annual conference this week was nixed due to the coronavirus.) Those who suffer from the disorder are usually thought of as hypochondriacs or germaphobes.
Travel and Anxiety: Overcoming Nervousness On the Road
The battle between wanderlust and fear affects tens of millions of people every year.
How COVID-19 Fears Can Fuel General Anxiety Disorders
COVID-19 (coronavirus) has officially been declared a pandemic. Across the globe, people are being quarantined, cruise ships are being denied entrance to ports, and social gatherings have been curtailed. This has resulted in a stock market free fall and panic buying as people hoard food and products in case of their own quarantining.
Social Anxiety in Toddlers
Toddlerhood is defined as the age range from 12 to 36 months. During this period, a child’s emotional and cognitive development grows by leaps and bounds, as do their social skills. This also coincides with the time when children are likely to go into a daycare environment or head off to preschool. As they engage more often with other children and adults, it may also be the stage when a toddler’s social anxiety begin to emerge.
Terror Threats and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Stories about terror threats are a part of the daily news now. The constant coverage of these negative news stories can bring out worry, stress, and fear in anyone, but especially in those who suffer from anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder. This article provides help for dealing with fears of terror attacks.
Cell Phone Addiction
According to recent studies, 90% of Americans would fall into the category of overusing or abusing their smartphones, while between 10 – 12% can be diagnosed with an actual addiction.
Anxiety and Sexual Disorders
Researchers have seen connections in those suffering from panic disorder, anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder who also have noted an increase in impairment of sexual function, arousal and desire, and a decrease in satisfaction and enjoyment of sex.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Foods That Help Anxiety
If you have generalized anxiety disorder, did you know that watching your diet and changing the foods and drinks you consume can help with managing your anxiety symptoms?
Help For Insomnia/Anxiety Sleep Disorder – Relief in South Florida
There is a well-known connection between anxiety and insomnia. The two conditions are often linked together and can result in a sleep anxiety disorder.
Help For Chronic Worry Disorder
In Chronic Worry Disorder, a high level of concern develops in individuals who feel the need to be hyper-vigilant with regard to their lives and those of their friends and family. They often feel that if they worry enough about important issues or fears they can prevent those concerns from coming to fruition.