Anxiety attacks affect more than 4 million people in the US. Recent statistics show that the percentage of people suffering from anxiety is growing. Some of the common Symptoms Of Panic Attacks are: excessive sweating, heart beat racing, fear of crowded and public places for no apparent reason, dizziness, difficulties breathing, hot flushes. Thus, there are cases when patients are not treated...

Some people call it the 'blues' and some people call it the 'pits' and some call it 'feeling down in the dumps'. But whatever you may call it, feeling depressed does not feel good at all. The most common types of depression are: Major Depression, which is characterized by a sad mood, Insomnia, and a depressed appetite. Often when an individual is in a major depression, the person...

Agoraphobia is frequently misconstrued as a fear of open spaces or a fear of crowds. But it really is a fear of being in places where it may be difficult or embarrassing to get away from quickly. You think you might have a panic attack in this space and not be able to get any help. Because of your fear, you decide to avoid all of these places where you think you may have a panic attack or panic...

I'm an emotional pack rat. Stockpiled in my subconscious are scores of memories from the past and worries about the future that I stumble over every day. Anxiety and worrying can trip anyone. Here are some simple things that will help us let go and enjoy life. 1) Meditate. Take a few minutes. Sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Now, focus on your breath. Then, empty your mind....

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with a tense situation in the office, study harder for an exam, keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope. But when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder. Does this picture ring a bell with you? All you can think about is being pulled in...