Our innate desire is to be happy, and when we move away from it, we experience fear. This fear is actually millions of years old, for it arises from the biological programming of our species. While we may not have to contend with a sabre-toothed tiger on any given day, we still use those very reactions to deal with events looming ahead. We think, 'Will I be fired for making that...

People suffering from anxiety disorders face several challenges. They not only have to deal with a mental disorder that can create havoc with their lives, but also find the right professionals, therapists, and medication to help them deal with their problem. Medical doctors can prescribe anti-anxiety medication to help patients overcome their problems. However, none of these anti-anxiety...

In a nutshell... YES! I've given a lot of thought recently to the power of 'resolutions' ' to that basic human instinct that continually drives us to improve ourselves and to expand our horizons. Perhaps you're reading this now and resolving to finally conquer your anxiety? The trouble with resolutions, however, is sticking to them! All too often, within weeks, they've fallen by the...

There are several factors can lead to depression after heart attack. The stress of being in the hospital, the fear of another heart attack, time away from work can all contribute to feeling depressed, helpless, down and despondent. Do many people suffer depression after heart attack? Not surprisingly, the answer to this question is yes. Recent studies show that as many as 65% of people who...

As someone who has personally suffered with severe Social Anxiety, I went through several phases of learning how to deal with it and eventually overcome it: denial, hiding it, being ashamed of it, and finally, learning to accept it and work through it. One thing that really helped was reading about someone famous, someone I admired and respected, who admitted they had Social Anxiety and even...