FEAR OF ANXIETY LINKED TO DEVELOPMENT OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Increasing evidence suggests that anxiety sensitivity, or the fear of anxiety itself, plays a significant role in heightening susceptibility to adverse reactions after experiencing trauma. Research specifically emphasizes the connection between the development and persistence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety sensitivity. For instance, a fear of anxiety is shown to exacerbate and predispose […]
THE ROLE OF DISTRESS IN POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), GENERALZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD), AND MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD)
The concept of trauma encompasses both actual and potential threats to one’s life or personal well-being, which can trigger intense feelings of fear, helplessness, and horror. Research indicates that, in addition to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), exposure to trauma can also lead to the development of other anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) […]
DATING WITH CONFIDENCE: OVERCOMING SOCIAL ANXIETY AND FINDING LOVE
I have always been intrigued about relationships and how they form, but in recent years my curiosity has focused on relationships in the context of chronic anxiety. My interest stems from my personal experience with generalized anxiety disorder, which occurred at a time when I was single and trying to date. Although, I do not […]