The Worst Advice for Alleviating Anxiety —And What Actually Helps
Anxiety is a common emotion. Everyone experiences it. Which is why everyone assumes they know how to deal with it. Which means that when someone is struggling with anxiety—excessive anxiety or worries that won’t go away—they may get an assortment of advice.
But this advice may not be helpful. In fact, it might even amplify their anxiety.
We asked clinicians who specialize in anxiety to share the worst kinds of advice for anxiety—which you’ll find below, along with what actually does help.
Look on the bright side. When you’re anxious and riddled with worries, well-meaning friends and family may suggest you r...
Source: Psych Central - November 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: Anxiety Disorders Family General Relationships & Love Self-Help anxiety advice Anxiety Disorder anxiety issues anxiety struggles anxiety-provoking situations Excessive Anxiety Fears Worries Source Type: news
New York teen finds panic attacks caused by brain tumor
Chasin Mizrahi thought he was having panic attacks for six years before he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The 19-year-old from Buffalo, New York is now free of the tumor, attacks, and therapy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Short Course of Psychotherapy Can Help Ease Panic Disorder
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - October 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Pediatrics, Psychiatry, News, Source Type: news
8 Expert-Backed Tips For Dealing With A Panic Attack At Work
There are ways to keep it from derailing your day. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Love Island's Chris Hughes' breaks down in tears
The 24-year-old, from Cheltenham, has overcome a crippling battle with anxiety and panic attacks in the past. He broke down in tears at an event to mark World Mental Health Day. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
