How to survive a panic attack

Waking up on Monday morning, it crosses your mind that it is the day where performance reviews are conducted at your work.  Brushing your teeth, you begin to remember all of the different times you feel like you failed at your job, scrutinizing each of your own mistakes.  Your cereal gets cold as you sit, [...]

4 Common Anxiety Disorders in Children

Walking from the daycare center, you hear your child’s voice calling out to you and crying hysterically.  Coming back to the door, you find that you can only quell her crying when you are in her presence.  Your child is experiencing an anxiety disorder, specifically, separation anxiety disorder.
Children are as susceptible to an anxiety disorder [...]

Depression: how it relates to anxiety disorders

Anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways to affect every type of person.  People who suffer from an anxiety disorder may experience stress, panic attacks, or irrational fears.  It is not uncommon for those suffering from an anxiety disorder to also feel depressive symptoms.
Anxiety disorders and depression have always gone hand in hand.  Statistics [...]

The Difference between Panic Attacks and Anxiety

Many people use the terms anxiety attack and panic attack to mean the same thing.  In most cases, the use of these terms as interchangeable is okay, but there is in fact a difference between panic attacks and anxiety.
From a clinical perspective, both panic and anxiety are defined by different features.  The term anxiety attack [...]

Dealing with depression and stress during the holiday season

The holiday season, for many, is a time of year filled with happiness and joy.  Many workers have a holiday vacation, usually aimed at using the time to find present and spend time with family.  The sight of smiling Santa Clauses, glowing nativity scenes, and the Christmas lights in the neighborhood are usually causes of [...]