Alcohol and anxiety can be a treacherous combination. Research suggests that the prevalence of alcohol dependence is twice as high in people with anxiety disorders than in the general population. According to a recent report by the National Institute of Health (NIH), anxiety is a strong psychological risk factor associated with heavy or problem drinking. Other risk factors include an...

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and it also helps you cope in tense situations. Everyone knows what it feels like to be anxious- you feel butterflies in your stomach your actions become topsy-turvy, you can almost hear your heart beat right next to your ears, and you are sweating like you are jogging. These are what you go through usually if you have stage fright and you are...

Treating panic attacks has never been easy, for years experts have been looking for treatment options that can actually cure the symptoms of anxiety panic attack. Many results have derived from these analysis and tests. However, people have started having an affinity for natural methods of treatment off late. There are several reasons behind this. Some are mentioned below: ...

Depression and Anxiety are two forms of emotional disorders. Depression is a psychological problem which is caused by chemical imbalance in the human brain. Anxiety, on the other hand, is a type of an emotional disturbance caused due to imbalances in the body. In both the conditions, person becomes lethargic and his or her appetite decreases. Depression and Anxiety disorders have a variety of...

Who doesn't become a little nervous when it is time to take a test? It is a common occurrence in schools, especially in post-secondary institutions such as universities and colleges, where students will suffer some stress and anxiety before and during a test or an exam. Why do they have anxiety? Many suffer anxiety because they are concerned about their future. They, or their parents are putting...