If you are a bit concerned about your health, then that is a good thing. In fact, it is healthy and absolutely normal. However, for some people, their concern for their health can overtake their day to day lives and cause significant distress. Usually, people with health anxiety are preoccupied with the thought that they […]
Adrenaline is a hormone in our body that is released in response to situations that the mind considers dangerous, stress-inducing, frightening, or thrilling. It is also referred to as the “fight or flight” hormone or epinephrine. ADRENALINE STIMULATES US INTO HAVING FASTER REACTIONS TO SITUATIONS Strictly speaking, physiologically, adrenaline increases the flow of oxygenated blood […]
Let’s begin by understanding what it means… There must have been short periods of time when you must have felt sad for short periods or not like your usual self. Most of the time, these mood changes begin and end during the start or end of a season. You might have felt what is usually […]
Depression has become a part of our lives, and a large majority of the population suffers from it knowingly or unknowingly. There are days when you find yourself extremely tired and feel as if you are unable to get up from your bed. Then your mind sinks into a state of gloom as you fail […]
Before getting into the harmful effects of anxiety on your body, it is essential that you first understand what anxiety really is. It is an entirely normal reaction to stress, which can be about a current or forthcoming event. The reaction starts at the amygdala, which is an area of the brain that sends distress […]
To understand how to overcome social anxiety, it is crucial to understand what social anxiety is. This is because it is one of the most commonly misunderstood mental illnesses, and many people suffer in silence. It’s not only about feeling shy in front of a group of known or unknown people, and in most cases, […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a common and chronic psychiatric disorder that is characterized by compulsions (repetitive actions) and obsessions (repetitive thoughts). It is known to affect 3% of all adults and 1% of all children. Research over the years has shown that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of OCD. […]
Researchers worldwide have clearly stated that there’s a clear connection between lack of sleep and anxiety. And according to a recent study, this fact is further strengthened as it clearly showed that a sleepless night could raise anxiety by up to 30% Moreover, the same study also suggests that deep sleep is one of the […]
If there is anything that can slowly eat away at your relationship then it has to be doubt and anxiety. Have you ever gazed at your significant other and thought to yourself – “What if you are not the one for me?” Yes, you probably have. And such fleeting thoughts of guessing about your relationship […]
Anxiety is probably one of the most common mental illnesses out there right now and it can be extremely disruptive for those suffering from it. Dealing with anxiety usually means countless sleepless nights, feeling sick, missed opportunities, and sometimes even severe panic attacks. All these feelings can keep you from feeling like your real self. […]
