Are the things you do to reduce anxiety working? I'm going to take a wild guess and say that they're not. One reason for that is that you're relying on a one trick pony. It's called reactivity. Chances are that you tend to be reactive and explore solutions to your anxiety problem only in the heat of the moment (or soon after). But is jumping on Google to read more about what you already know really going to help you? If not, what can you do, right now, that will help you get where you want to be? Here are a few thoughts... Identify
Maybe It’s Not All in Your Head
People with anxiety problems are usually split into two camps: One side is convinced that they're nuts; the other thinks that they have major medical problems that will attack their brain, heart, or some other organ they can't live without. And you know what? The second camp might be on to something. But don't freak out. Although there are medical problems that do in fact cause anxiety, they're not all incurable nightmares. For instance... Thyroid Problems Most anxious people like to think big in terms of what might be ailing them. You
Is Your Diet Causing Anxiety?
Today’s guest post by Juliana Weiss-Roessler of Weight Loss Triumph. Last year, researchers found evidence that the kind of bacteria we have in our gut actually influences our brain chemistry and how we act. And what determines the types of bacteria that reside in our stomach and gastrointestinal tract? Food. Translation: psychologically speaking, we are what we eat. For years we’ve been aware of some kind of association between anxiety and things like irritable bowel syndrome, but now we know there’s a microbial component that may be
Why Is Anxiety So Hard to Overcome?
I'll be honest with you; this isn't a question I thought a lot about when I suffered from abnormal anxiety. I focused more on when my next panic attack was going to strike. Looking back though, I wish I had. Perhaps I would've understood what I needed to do sooner, or not. See, even after I knew what to do I stayed anxious anyway. It took a long time to go from "I get it," to "I truly understand." This, I think, explains why my two eBooks are so different. I recently had a reader email me this question: In the first book, you
AG Members Launches in 10 Days
Last year I was sitting at home thinking about how I could deliver exclusive content to people who are serious about getting better. What I came up with was a private website packed with rock solid information. And finally, after months of work, my members only website is ready to launch. In the members only area you'll find new podcasts, videos, articles, and a brand new forum. You can take a tour of the new site here. Why is the new website private? Many people with anxiety problems are reluctant to talk about their issues in
Watch Paul Drive Across a 200 ft Tall Bridge
I don't produce videos because I'm wary of making myself vulnerable. Yet, I realize that if I put myself out there more, I have a greater chance of helping people. So today I'm releasing my first video, ever. I wanted to do something different in preparation for the launch of my new membership website. In this video, I cross over the 200 ft tall Coronado bridge in San Diego to prove - mostly to myself - that I've done away with my old fear of heights. It's nothing fancy, but I hope it encourages someone watching that overcoming their
How to Cope With Grief and Loss
One of the hardest things in life is to lose someone or something you love. Whether it's because of death, divorce, the loss of a house or job, experiencing loss can be painful. It focuses your mind on the negative and fosters intense emotional reactions. During times of loss there's a good chance that you'll encounter denial, anger, and even guilt. Have you ever had your heart broken? I know I have, more than a couple times. That kind of thing can knock you down (literally) for days. I've also felt grief, like when my father died. That
Who Else Wants to Stop Hiding From Anxiety?
Isolation is not your friend. Isolation can lead to more anxiety, depression, and even a less fulfilled life. Many of you isolate to cope with intense anxiety. I used to do the same thing. When I used to get panicked - especially at night - I'd run to my room and close the door. I'd lay down for hours waiting for the anxiety to lift so that I could continue doing whatever I needed to. Eventually I reached a point where I could resist the urge to isolate. I learned that the more I challenged the urge to be alone the easier it became to
Are You Anxious About the 2012 Apocalypse?
Imagine looking up and seeing an enormous ball of fire falling from the sky. Where would you run to? What would the moment before impact be like? Seems dramatic right? Yet that's precisely what some people think will happen on December 21, 2012. I don't buy it. I don't believe the world will end on any predetermined date. But a lot of people do. About 10% of the population believes the world will end on December 21, 2012. Some folks have even contemplated suicide to avoid the pain of anticipation. People have written about the 2012
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