Recently, my doctor increased my dosage of Zoloft to 200 mg… The maximum dosage for this class of antidepressants. In a figurative sense, it was a hard pill to swallow. I couldn’t believe my anxiety and depression has gotten so out of control that a lower dose doesn’t do anything for me anymore. It …
Anxiety
Shaky and sweaty hands. Fast heartrate. Hyperventilating. Dizziness. Nausea. Fear of losing control… A panic attack can show up out of nowhere. Often times you don’t know the exact cause or trigger that set it off. But now you are feeling like the panic attack will never end. It’s in the middle of a …
The thoughts you think have the power to change your mood, behavior, and reactions to everyday situations. When your in a constant negative state of mind, it only leads to obsessive thoughts and increased anxiety. To help you challenge, reframe, and overcome anxious thoughts and behaviors, positive affirmations for anxiety may help!
Obsessive thoughts are a massive part of what makes up anxiety disorders. From obsessive compulsive disorder to panic disorder to agoraphobia, obsessive thinking is a common symptom. I don’t just consider it a minor symptom part of anxiety. It’s so much more than that! Obsessive thoughts are devastating and lead to a range of …
High functioning anxiety is a relatively new term among the mental health community. Although it is an anxiety disorder, it is not an official mental disorder recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). Each mental disorder doesn’t fit into a box. Individuals with the same diagnosis will exhibit different signs …