Introduction: Anxiety Attack Have you ever experienced an anxiety attack? If you struggle with anxiety, chances are you've had one or at least heard the term thrown around. But what exactly is an anxiety attack? It can feel terrifying and overwhelming, and...
4 Ways to Cope With Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Introduction: Coping With Postpartum Depression and Anxiety You've spent months going to regular prenatal treatments, eating right so your baby will be healthy, and planning for your newborn's nursery. Then once you have your baby, like most moms commonly do, you...
5 Best Anti-Anxiety Medications to Overcome Anxiety
Introduction: 5 Best Anti-Anxiety Medications Life is challenging; if you have been struggling to deal with anxiety or stress, you may be considering anti-anxiety medications to help you overcome these symptoms. But not all medications may be the right option for your...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Introduction Living with anxiety can be crippling at times. Daily tasks become difficult to complete, and sometimes even stepping out of the house can be a challenge. That knot in your stomach and the expectation that the worst will happen is not easy to ignore. ...
Social Anxiety Disorder: Understanding and Managing Symptoms
Introduction Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also referred to as social phobia, is a prevalent mental health condition that affects a significant number of individuals globally. The condition is characterized by an excessive fear of social interactions and...
Exercise for Anxiety and Depression
Introduction: Exercise for Anxiety and Depression We hear a lot about the many and varied benefits of regular exercise - especially around this time of year when so many of us are making new or renewed commitments to an exercise regimen. And it’s true: the advantages...
Anxiety Disorders: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
Introduction: Anxiety Disorders: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Feeling anxious is a normal emotional reaction toward stress in life. At times, feeling anxious can be beneficial. Worrying about a deadline, an exam, or a big presentation spurs us into action. It can...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Symptoms and Causes
Introduction: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Symptoms and Causes Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that can be devastating for those who experience it. But it's also a pretty treatable disorder. Below, you’ll be able to find explanations...
I Can’t Stop Feeling Anxious: Am I Suffering From An Anxiety Disorder?
Introduction - I Can't Stop Feeling Anxious: Am I Suffering From An Anxiety Disorder? Imagine this: you wake up in the morning, ready to start your Tuesday. The sun is shining through your windows and you’re feeling incredibly optimistic about the day ahead. You...
A Complete Guide To Understanding Trauma
Introduction - A Complete Guide To Understanding Trauma When a traumatic event occurs it can instantly shatter the safety and security we feel in the world around us. It may take awhile to fully return back to the sense of peace we once had. While this is...
What Depression is: Symptoms, Types, Causes and Treatments
Introduction - What Depression is: Symptoms, Types, Causes and Treatments According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 10 Americans will become depressed sometime. Despite this staggering number, depression is seldom talked about. Many people with...
5 Ways to Let Go and Stay Present
Introduction – 5 Ways to Let Go and Stay Present If you’re dwelling in the past yet afraid to move forward into the unknown future, here are 5 tips to help you stay grounded and live in the present moment. No matter the struggles that each of us face, we...
Benefits of Yoga for Mental Health
Introduction – Benefits of Yoga for Mental Health “Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” - B. K. S. Iyengar Yoga is an ancient practice and a spiritual discipline rooted in Indian philosophy. As practiced in...
Running and Mental Health
Introduction - Mental health advantages from running Running is an excellent activity for maintaining your physical health, but there are huge benefits to your mental health as well. Learn how to reframe your runs to maximize the mental health impacts that are...
Thoughts that trigger anxiety and what to do about them
This blog post originally appeared on PocketCoach Blog. It has been republished here with permission The way we think has a big impact on the way we feel. And there are a few thoughts which are particularly good at triggering anxiety and stress. In this post,...
Tips on how to reduce stress, fatigue, worry and anxiety. 5 ways to stay calm in Stressful situations
In this blog we share some tips on how to reduce stress, fatigue, worry and anxiety, and staying calm. When you stay calm and tranquil, your reactions to situations and people will be different. People will love to be around you and work with you. People prefer to...
Monitor your self talk to remove depression, anxiety or negativity
Self-talk is what you say to yourself in your head. We talk to ourselves regularly. Being aware of your self talk is important because it is a big source of negativity within us. We do not just receive negativity from what others say, but also from our own...