For thousands of families in America, the war in Iraq is a continuing source of anxiety and stress. Though continents away from the battlefront, the so-called "military families" also find themselves in the middle of a very real conflict --- the war against worry. It is no wonder that anxiety disorders are now on the rise in the US military, specifically among those stationed...

Happiness is a summum bonum (total good) of a man's life. To be at peace with his inner self is the purpose of his existence. When you move away from it, you are agitated. Distortions in your normal disposition begin to occur. You experience fear and confusion envelops you. But that is not the end of the program. You need to emerge victorious out of the confusing cobweb. And, that is all about...

Anxiety is common amongst many of us in today's society. The added stresses of everyday life can be a grueling experience at the best of times. Anxiety leads to panic attacks which many experience frequently, and if you have experienced a panic attack yourself, you know how terrifying they can be. Now finding that much needed relief for anxiety doesn't have to be that hard and there are simple...

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem, and include panic disorders, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anxiety disorders develop due to an interplay between enviromnental and genetic factors. Cognitive behavior therapy is useful for this disorder, as well as prescription anxiolytic drugs. However, many patients...

Copyright (c) 2008 Sandy Adamson Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is something far beyond the general nervousness or discomfort in public situations which most people have experience of. People suffering from a social anxiety disorder are anxious and self-conscious to an extreme degree in day-to-day life situations, whether they are facing a crowd or one person. They have...