‘Anxiety’ Archive

Anxiety, Panic and Stress 26 October, 2009 No Comments

Anxiety is a physiological state thats caused by the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). SNS is always active at the base level (called sympathetic tone) and becomes more active in stressful situations. The “flight or fight” response occurs from here. Anxiety doesn’t need an outside influence to occur. Anxiety is often based on irrational or illogical [...]

Anxiety and Depression 25 October, 2009 No Comments

Anxiety and depression are two separate conditions. The exact relationship between the two is still under study. Even though its very common to find them together, any direct relationship to each other has yet to be found. For the time being, the relationship between anxiety and depression is often referred to as comorbidity. Meaning unrelated [...]

Anxiety Attacks 22 October, 2009 No Comments

Anxiety or panic attacks are sudden periods of intense anxiety, fear and discomfort. While these attacks might seem to happen for no reason, theyre actually the bodys response to what it perceives as the need for fight or flight.
The attacks usually last about ten minutes, but can be as short as one minute. In severe [...]

 

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