Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety comes to make some things clear to us, but are we going to listen to it? In this article, I'm going to reveal the letter I received from my anxiety and the one I wrote back to it. So, if you are also a sufferer, this letter may be of help and support to you.

A person suffering from anxiety is unable to act or think logically. They aren't as mentally healthy as you are. Do you wish to lend a helping hand? Here's how.

Coming out of a depressive period can be overwhelming, but taking it one step at a time, and being patient with yourself can help immensely. Here are some methods I use to manage my symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

In this article, I discuss the tools I used and the changes I made to tackle my anxiety and panic attacks. Although everyone has to find their own process to deal with anxiety, some approaches to handling these disorders have been scientifically proven to help many.

We all experience some degree of worry or anxiety. But for many people, excessive worrying about things can indicate an anxiety disorder, a condition that can be debilitating for the sufferer. You might find relief from anxiety by using processes offered here.

Panic attacks can happen to anyone and at any time. They can be very frightening when they come. Here are some easy natural ways in which to help alleviate the experience.

I am currently on Ketamine Infusions. They are great, but there are a few things I wish I knew before I started. I learned these things along the way, and wish to share them with you so you're better prepared.

I have never, in my life, experimented with drugs outside of alcohol. I suffered from severe depression, anxiety, and even ideations of not existing. Was a ketamine infusion the answer?

Here is the life of someone with anxiety. It's written by someone who was diagnosed with high-functioning anxiety.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses worldwide. While medication helps many people, it's not for everyone. These three tips help me manage my symptoms in times of stress.

You don't have to lose your fight with depression. You can make daily changes to improve both your life and the lives of those around you.

When you're feeling anxious, you don't need someone to pet you or roll their eyes at you. Sometimes, the quickest way home is just for someone to act like you are normal because somewhere inside you are, and it helps to be reminded of what that feels like.

My anxiety will probably look different than yours. That's a promise.

There are numerous ways to cope with anxiety. What works really depends on the individual. Here are a few outside-the-box techniques that actually worked for me.

Moving across country, leaving my friends, home, and everything familiar behind caused me to suffer from relocation depression. Here is how I coped with it.

I have been taking the antidepressant fluoxetine for one year now. Here is my experience with the medication and how it has affected my depression symptoms.

This is a perspective on how my PTSD affects some of my daily life and some of my relationships. I am explaining this not only to share the story of the episodes and trials I deal with, but to help others relate a little better with their friends and relatives that may also suffer with this.

Panic attacks are much more than just feeling stressed or afraid. They also affect each person differently. This is an account of what panic attacks were like for me, and how I managed to overcome them.

The signs that I experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in childhood are revealing, and, at times, surprising.

Learn the similarities and differences between anxiety attacks and panic attacks—based on facts and my own personal experience. Knowing the difference can help a person overcome these attacks.

Are you feeling scared about going to work because you're anxious there? You're not alone! Here's some quick tips for dealing with anxiety before and during work.

Signs of depression and ways to help cope with depression.

My dear friend, Alan Mudge, was an armourer during his time in the RAF. He was kind enough to agree to talk to you all about his personal experience suffering from PTSD.

350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. That's roughly 7% in the United States. Chances are you have loved and have even lived with someone who's had experience with depression.

Depression affects 1 in 6 people in the UK alone. However, there are still people out there who still just don't understand that depression isn't just a moment of feeling a bit sad.

A discussion on how I am currently experiencing a lot of anxiety, and how I manage it through narrating my thoughts through writing and deeply expressed poetry.

During a panic attack, we feel like we are going to die. Rather than going to the emergency room, use these three steps to bring emotions back to a manageable level.

After two years of taking Citalopram for depression, it was time to stop. But the side effects that no doctor talked to me about were serious, including the dreaded brain zaps.

Not all drugs or treatments affect people the same way. In this case, taking dexamethasone as part of my chemo treatment led to symptoms of depression.

Anxiety can make us insomniacs. If you can't sleep because of anxiety, read on for a few simple tips on how to get some zzz's. These are the techniques that work for me.

Here are some tips for dealing with anxiety from a PTSD sufferer. They don't cure anxiety, but they often work for me to short-circuit the symptoms in mid-freak-out.

Suicide prompts those who are left behind to ask: "What could have been done to prevent this from happening?" Although there is no definitive answer, these are some of my thoughts on the topic.

A travel phobia can limit a person's life to a great degree. Are you scared to use public transportation?

Many twins suffer from separation anxiety. Written by a twin, this article provides tips for how to cope with this anxiety.

Paralyzing anxiety attacks are a horrible, debilitating condition. Here are five things you can do to "snap yourself" out of one and move on with your life.

These are the strategies I use to cope with lack of motivation when I am experiencing a major depressive episode.

Anxiety is more common than you think; a lot of people are diagnosed with panic disorder. However, speaking from experience, there are simple ways to reduce your anxiety. I'll share my experience and suggestions with you in this article.

Recently, I approached my doctor about taking some stress leave from my job. I was given 12 weeks of stress leave and used the time to clean, exercise, work on projects, and try new things.