Sometimes getting to sleep can be particularly hard for the over-excited anxious mind. I have previously blogged about the importance of letting go of wanting
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Is there a cure for Anxiety?
Doctors don’t like to use the word cure. As anxiety is a natural feeling which anyone can experience it would be wrong to say there
Does Anxiety Cause Depression
Anxiety does not necessarily cause depression. Quite often anxiety exists without depression of any sort. It was once put to me that like a gas
Reflexology for Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Phobias
I very much doubt that reflexology is going to miraculously cure your anxiety, make phobias disappear, or make panic subside for ever. It didn’t for
Setbacks in Anxiety and Panic Disorder Recovery
Ok, so your recovery from anxiety or panic was going well, your symptoms had gone or were firmly under your control, your self esteem was high and life was looking rosy. Then, suddenly, BAM! Something happens and suddenly you are back where you started, or even worse than before. You’ve had a setback. Lots of […]
The causes of Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Phobias
There are many theories as to what lies behind anxiety and panic attacks, and what initially causes phobias. Some experts believe that it is not necessary to know the cause, arguing that dealing with the problem in the present is the important thing. Are they right? Well, in some cases. That said, understanding the […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Phobias
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to change your thoughts and behavior and is statistically proven to have a high success rate when treating anxiety, panic, and phobias. CBT is made of two elements, cognitive therapy and behavior therapy. Behavior Therapy targets the way you react to things which trigger anxiety, or feelings you associate with […]
Diazepam / Valium for anxiety, panic attacks and phobias – a personal experience
This is my personal experience of taking Valium for anxiety. It’s a minor tranquillizer Benzodiazepine. Valium is actually a brand name of the drug Diazepam. It’s
What are the best drugs for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Should you take drugs for anxiety and panic attacks? That’s a question that has been around for years and will still be around in years.