Criticism sucks. There just isn't any other way of saying it. For anxiety sufferers dealing with criticism is especially hard, because it seems to arouse our worst fears about being judged or belittled. And it's not like being sensitive to criticism is unique to people with anxiety, it's just that many of us - like so many other things - react to it fiercely. For example, when I graduated from University and got my first "real job" I wasn't prepared for the rough and tumble world of corporate style criticism. My first reaction
Optimism. It Works.
Being Optimistic doesn't just mean forcing yourself to have positive thoughts. It means being hopeful and open to the future. It's a mind set that can help you cope with anxiety. If you've been pounded by the ravages of anxiety then chances are that you've had to contend with fear, depression, and pessimism. You may have had days were you just felt like giving up. You may have also told yourself that you just can't take it anymore. Or am I just talking for myself? Now, I also want to point out that there is a difference between
How to Pick the Right Anxiety Medication
Somehow, after 10 years of living with anxiety, I've managed to stay off of medication. But, for better or for worse, that's not the case for most people with anxiety and depression. In fact, researchers believe that up to 10% - or about 30 million people - in the United States alone use an antidepressant. There are also millions more around the world that use antidepressants, beta blockers, sedatives and sometimes even a combination of these drugs to help themselves them cope with their anxiety and depression symptoms. Many of you are
5 Tips to Help You Beat Depression
Are you Depressed? Let's face it, for most of us depression is part of the "anxiety package." This is no surprise given all the emotional ups and downs that anxiety yanks from our souls. I guess that's just part of living an anxious life. But, because anxiety and depression tend to come joined at the hip, it's not something you can - or should - ignore. Like anxiety, depression can affect your thinking, self-esteem, and of course your health. So today, I want to give you five easy tips to help you break out of that melancholy
Coming Soon: Anxiety Guru Special Report
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I've been working on an ebook and today I just wanted to follow up on my initial introduction. I've been working on what I call a special report for about 3 months now. The special report is a 50 page white paper on how to stop anxious thinking. I've been wanting to write and publish this report for some time, but I always put it off because I felt that it takes a lot more effort to write reports than it does to write a blog post. The problem, however, wasn't the increased effort needed, but the fact that
Drugs for Depression and Anxiety Linked to Premature Births
Reuters reports that a new research study shows that antidepressants and Benzodiazepines can increase risk of premature birth. Women taking antidepressants during pregnancy increase chances of have a preterm baby by up to 5 times. Same risk not seen in women that started drug therapy before pregnancy or during first 3 months. Antidepressants on this list include Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac. Benzodiazepines linked to premature births include Atvian and Xanax. CLICK HERE to read the full story. Should pregnant women take drugs like
The Forum is Back!
After several hours of pounding on my keyboard I was able to resurrect the Anxiety Guru forum. Some time ago now a spammer did a real number on it, so I shut it down temporarily. But I think it's been long enough and it's now available. After the "attack" I was a little bummed because the forum was gaining some momentum, but oh well it's back now and I hope all of you take full advantage of it. I think forums are a great place to get and give information, so if you have something to say CLICK HERE and get started.
Do You Daydream a Lot?
To answer my own question, yes I do daydream a lot. Believe it or not daydreaming is a symptom of anxiety disorder and depression. So chances are if you're an anxious person you spend much of your time in la la land, fantasizing about a very cool version of yourself doing extraordinary things. But why? Most shrinks think that daydreaming is a self defense mechanism. Daydreaming is a form of escapism. As you well know, when you have an anxiety disorder things can get negative and intense. Not only that, but all that negativity can get
Study: Antidepressants May Not Work on Mild Depression
Story Hightlights Study says that antidepressants may not be effective on mild depression. Placebo and antidepressants performed similarly in people with mild depression. Study is limited however because only Paxil and Tofranil were studied. Over 2,164 clinical trials examined for study. Critics claim that the clinical trials examined were too short. Antidepressants still effective in people with major depression. To read the whole story CLICK HERE. Goal: $200 Donations: $25 Every Dollar Matters Find out why I'm
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