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Using Coping Cards and Coping Statements to Improve Mental Health
Coping cards filled with coping statements can help you trade negative self talk with healthier, more positive replacements. Writing coping cards is an easy, no-cost intervention that might just help you. Read on to learn how to get started.
Overcoming Panic Attacks - A Case Study and Practical Tips
Pragmatic and in-depth approaches are what it takes to overcome panic attacks.
L-Theanine for Anxiety – Self Medicating Anxiety with Tea?
How about a cup of tea? L-theanine may not replace your need for therapy or medication, but if you struggle with stress or anxiety, or even if you don’t, the soothing and cognition enhancing effects of this tea amino acid may be just what you need.
Evidence Supporting Aromatherapy for Anxiety Management
Mounting evidence suggests aromatherapy can help reduce anxiety. Most people can use this affordable therapy without experiencing negative side effects, so if you struggle with stress or anxiety, maybe you should add a little lavender or citrus to your daily routine! Read on to find out more.
The Pros and Cons of Kava for Anxiety
Learn more about using herbal Kava as a mild but effective treatment for anxiety. A brief summary of some studies on its effectiveness and a discussion about the potential liver damage risks of consumption.
How to Gain Control of Worry and Anxiety - Use a Worry Diary to Challenge Your Worries and Feel Better
Worries drain your mental energy and do little to solve a problem – so banish unhelpful worries by writing them down and then challenging them with a series of structured questions. Learn how a worry diary can help you to get past excessive worrying.
Understanding Panic Disorder
Panic disorder sometimes occurs after the experience of unexplained panic attacks. A panic disorder is characterized by an enduring fear of experiencing another panic attack, and the way that fear influences life and quality of life.
You Can Run but You Can’t Hide… How to Break the Cycle of Social Anxiety
Learn why avoiding what causes your anxiety isn’t a very good strategy and learn what steps you can take to break out of a negative cycle of social anxiety.
Trained Service Dogs Reduce PTSD Symptoms
Like seeing eye dogs but for those suffering from PTSD symptoms, service dogs are ever vigilant so you don’t have to be, they are trained to wake you from nightmares, block others from intruding into your personal space, watch your back and even give you a doggy hug during moments of intense anxiety. While there is little research on the relatively new idea of pairing those with PTSD with service dogs, those who are already benefiting from this canine companionship say it makes a world of difference – that it can be a literal lifesaver.
Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder? Know the Signs.
Do you have an anxiety disorder? Ask yourself the following 7 questions.