Many individuals use the term anxiety to refer to a great deal of worry. But what does anxiety really mean? And what does anxiety look like? Awareness of anxiety symptoms and treatments can increase the likelihood of getting help and relieving any stress you may be feeling. What is...
Gender Differences with Anxiety
What is Anxiety? Gender Differences with Anxiety Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, and they can affect approximately 264 million people worldwide. Women are twice as likely to develop an anxiety disorder than men, and each gender may present and describe the symptoms differently. Understanding gender...
Anxiety: Common Symptoms & Treatment
Many individuals use the term anxiety to refer to a great deal of worry. However, what does anxiety really mean? And what does anxiety disorder look like? Anxiety disorder means an excessive worry or anxiousness that lasts more than six months. The fear and worry manifest themselves in various...
Anxiety And Depression … What’s the Difference?
Anxiety and depression are very common mental health disorders in the United States. The terms are often used interchangeably and sometimes the symptoms appear to be similar. About half of individuals diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with anxiety. Getting a proper analysis of the disorder can be extremely important when...
Archive Monthly Archives: June 2019 Cannabinoids: A New PTSD Treatment Paradigm
The PTSD treatment paradigm, currently reliant on a spectrum of medications, has been increasingly challenged for the dependence it facilitates and its artificial approach to healing a complex, integrated system. Emerging from this has been a cry for increased research on holistic alternatives, namely cannabis and/or CBD use. Legal complications...
Positive Mindset: Rewiring the Brain
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis Positive mindset has shown to boost mood, improve confidence, while also being an effective tool for stress-management. People who practice positive thinking are more likely to cope...
