IS HOARDING A SIGN OF ANXIETY?
Hoarding represents a severe form of psychopathology that is often seen in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A hoarder typically acquires a large amount of material...
CREATE A HEALTHY SLEEP ENVIRONMENT
DESIGN YOUR SLEEP ENVIRONMENT BY FOCUSING ON COMFORT AND LETTING GO OF DISTRACTIONS: UPGRADE YOUR BED: get a comfortable mattress and pillows; making sure that they...
THE AMYGDALA: LINK WITH ANXIETY
The amygdala is an almond‐shaped structure (hence the name “amygdala, which means “almond” in Greek) that is buried deep within the temporal lobe. We actually have...
IS ANXIETY AN EMOTION?
Yes, anxiety is considered an emotion, even though it involves worrisome thoughts. It is characterized by feelings of tension, physical changes, and intrusive thoughts.
IS ANXIETY A MOOD?
No, anxiety is not a mood. A mood is a general sense that comes from your body, and it is often referred to as “affect”. Affect...
WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR BODY WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE ANXIETY?
When you’re anxious, only the functions that are needed for in-the-moment survival are activated, the others shut down. Memory shuts down, higher order thinking, planning, organizing,...
WHAT CAN I DO IF I FEEL MY ANXIETY ESCALATING TO A PANIC ATTACK?
If you begin to experience the signs of increased anxiety, you should immediately begin using a coping skill to lower the anxiety before panic sets in,...
WHEN SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT MY ANXIETY?
If you are asking this question, it means that you should be concerned. If your anxiety is overwhelming, disrupts your normal functioning, and you feel depressed...
THE MANY EFFECTS OF ANXIETY ON YOUR BREATHING
MINDRISE CLIFFNOTES THE ROLE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) Hyperventilation is one such instance where the supply of oxygen is so excessive that the actual amount that...