“It’s Not Stress That Kills Us, It Is Our Reaction To It. “Hans Selye.”
Stress is a killer. You might hear someone say, “The stress at my job is killing me!” They could be overstating the situation. In many cases though, stress can quite literally kill you. Chronic stress is related to the six leading causes of death. It’s believed that more than 75% of all trips to the…
Have you ever been feeling stressed or anxious and then heard a good song play? I bet you felt a little better after. Can music calm anxious thoughts and feelings? What Is Anxiety? What are we talking about when we refer to anxiety? According to anxiety.org, “Anxiety is the reaction to situations perceived as stressful…
Even though we all experience grief in different and unique ways, the grieving process is generally structured into five main phases. The grief process was first identified by a woman named Elisabeth Kubler Ross in 1969 and has allowed people to understand their emotions and feelings as they go through something very overwhelming. These phases…
While anxiety is not something you should avoid and pretend doesn’t exist, you can still work on finding distractions during those moments when your anxiety tends to peak. There are some excellent recommendations listed below, you want to focus on healthy distractions that are perfect for you. Sometimes, it just takes a little trial and…
While not everyone with anxiety deals with panic attacks, many people do. Some have the occasional panic attack, while others suffer from panic disorder, where you get them frequently and often without warning. To better deal with your panic attacks, understand what they are and what they are not, and prepare for them. Common Signs…
Anxiety can cause multiple issues in your daily life and health. One of the many health issues that anxiety can trigger is heart problems and high blood pressure. You may have already seen a doctor about the anxiety in your life, but are fearful of taking medications that simply mask the issue. If this is…