Common causes of anxiety
- 7.01.2011
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Anxiety has many different causes, but the root of these causes is either physical, mental, drug-related, or a mixture of all three. It may be hard to understand why you are suffering from anxiety at first, but looking at some of the causes will give you a better understanding and possibly help to find the most effective treatment.
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How pets can help improve health- Part Two
- 4.27.2011
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As we discussed yesterday, owning pets provides many benefits. Pets are a great way to boost mood and improve health naturally.
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What is a hyponchrondriac?
- 4.25.2011
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Hypochondria (also called hypochondriasis) is a mental illness in which individuals suffer from symptoms of a medical illness that cannot be explained as an actual physical disorder. People who suffer from hypochondria have anxiety about getting a disease or are convinced that they have a disease even though medical tests prove that they are perfectly healthy.
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What Causes Social Anxiety Disorder?
- 3.29.2011
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Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental disorders. It is estimated that between three and 13 percent of people in western countries experience social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder most commonly develops during early adolescence, but it can also start in childhood or in adulthood. How do you develop social anxiety disorder? Researchers credit many things with causing social anxiety disorder, including as an individual’s genetics, biochemistry, and fear responses.
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What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
- 3.28.2011
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Do you get nervous during everyday social interactions? You may suffer from social anxiety disorder.
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Self Abusers: Compulsive Skin Picking
- 3.10.2011
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Compulsive skin picking is repetitively picking one’s skin to cause damage, and it is classified as an impulse control disorder. Compulsive skin picking is a form of self-mutation and is also known as Dermatillomania, Neurotic Excoriation or chronic skin picking.
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5 ways to boost your mood naturally
- 3.03.2011
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Watch what you eat. It’s important to eat regularly to prevent your blood sugar from lowering, which can cause moodiness. Keep healthy snacks available so that if you start to feel hungry you have something nutritious to reach for. You may also want to avoid too much sugar which can give you an immediate rush, but will leave you feeling sluggish shortly after. Also, adding protein to your diet will help increase energy and alertness.
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How can I tell if I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
- 11.08.2010
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Patients often ask how they can differentiate between everyday stress and anxiety and something more serious. While the best advice is to schedule a consultation, there are a few things that can help you to determine whether you may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD.
GAD is a pattern of frequent, constant worry and anxiety, even about everyday activities and events. Even when a person with GAD is aware that their worries are stronger than they should be, they may still have difficulty controlling them. Although this condition is common, its cause is still unknown. Biological and psychological factors play a role, but so do stressful situations or behavior learned over a lifetime. GAD can strike anyone at any age, but it occurs more frequently in women than in men:
Symptoms include:
People with GAD may not feel this way 100% of the time, but they often complain of feelings of anxiety without an obvious reason.
GAD is a chronic condition that requires treatment. Stressful events can always trigger GAD to flare up, so it’s important to seek help to learn about the various ways you can cope with it. You should see your doctor if your worrying is beginning to interfere with your work and relationships, if you feel depressed, or if you have mental health concerns. A physical exam and evaluation can help rule out other possibilities or causes of anxiety. The evaluation process typically includes a psychological exam and any additional tests your physician deems necessary. If you do have GAD, your symptoms will not likely go away on their own, and they may actually get worse.
The experienced doctors and staff at Solace Counseling can help guide you through the process and get you started with anxiety treatment today.
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