Determining whether your shortness of breath is from anxiety or from another cause may seem tricky. While anxiety may cause shortness of breath, so can other conditions, and some of the other symptoms which often accompany anxiety (e.g., dizziness, chest tightness, nausea) may also accompany these other conditions. Furthermore, while anxiety may cause shortness of…
The holiday season is typically viewed as a time of happiness and rejoicing. But for some, it can be a period of painful reflection, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. “Holiday Blues” or holiday depression is a term used to describe temporary feelings of anxiety or depression that present during the holiday season. These feelings are…
Anxiety is characterized by excessive worry and feelings of anxiousness that are difficult to control, causing significant distress and impairment. Anxiety occurs commonly, most often with adult onset, and a chronic course. The effects of anxiety may lead to impairments in daily functioning and diminished quality of life. However, anxiety can be effectively treated with…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition which can make it hardfor people to concentrate, perform daily tasks, sit still for long periods of time, and controlimpulsive behavior. If you or someone you know has ADHD below are important facts to keep in mind when trying to understand the condition. 1) Some people…
The world today is more complex and confusing than ever before. It seems as though there are curveballs constantly being thrown our way. Many of us struggle to keep up with this fast-paced, continuously evolving world, and our mental health often pays the price. In order to help us improve our mental bandwidths, here are…
