Do you suffer from social anxiety or have a social phobia? If so, you’re not alone. Approximately 12% of the population in the U.S, or 19.2 million people, suffer from this condition. It is the third most prevalent psychological issue in the United States, coming in third behind depression and alcohol dependence. The anxiety in social anxiety is concentrated on fear of …
Anxiety
Therapy For Anxiety or Panic Attacks
These are some of the approaches I use when working with anxiety and panic attacks. It is interesting to note that at Kaiser, physicians will now recommend therapy as the first step in treatment for mild to moderate anxiety before prescribing medication. Medications can be problematic not only because of side effects but also because they may make it more difficult to learn …
Responding To A Panic or Anxiety Attack
Having a panic or anxiety attack can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. Here are a few tips and hints for learning to cope with panic and anxiety attacks. Stop, Float, Rebut Fear, panic, and adrenaline will naturally dissipate in their own time. What keeps panic and adrenaline from dissipating is that we keep scaring ourselves with our thoughts. Stop scaring …
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