Anxiety Is More Prevalent Than Many Realize
Just about everyone suffers from a bought of anxiety at some point in life. Whether it's fear of an upcoming final exam or concern that a loved one might be…
Ancient Meditations
I used to be very skeptical of meditation as a relaxation method until I tried it. There's a reason it’s been practiced for over 3,000 years. Meditation was originally based…
So SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder
I noticed many years ago that in the fall season, I always started feeling quite blue for no apparent reason. I would sleep more at night and feel tired all…
Are All Antidepressant Medications Addictive
I know that some very legal prescribed drugs are just as addictive as some illegal drugs. It seems self-defeating to me to take a medication that only creates a whole…
The Many Faces of Medication
I struggled with the idea I might have to start taking anti-depressants in order to aid my recovery from depression. My anxiety had gotten so bad I spiraled into a…
Finding a Way to Help Myself
When I decided I needed to do something about my anxiety level, the first step was deciding on the first step. I had spoken once to my doctor about my…
I’m So Tired!
I started having trouble sleeping when I reached the age of 45. There was really no reason for it that I could pinpoint. I just started sleeping restlessly and for…
When Suicide Entered My Thoughts
I'll never forget the first time thoughts of suicide first entered my mind. By then I had been having anxiety attacks for years. I have a general anxiety disorder that…
St. John’s who…..?
I have a very mild anxiety condition that doesn't cause me major problems. But it does make me uncomfortable at times, and I get tired of worrying about everything. I…
Sudden Anxiety
It's a fact that a sudden stressful situation can signal the start of panic attacks. The groundwork has been laid long before the actual attack though. I had my first…