As an anxious person it's easy to develop new fears. You might start out being afraid of crowds, closed spaces, or heights. Over time these fears often merge and create new fears, such as the fear of flying. The fear of flying can become a problem because it can get in the way of so much, like going on vacation, visiting loved ones, or taking a new job. Today I want to help you calm your fears of flying by providing a few helpful tips. Preparation Before the day of your flight a little preparation can go a long way in calming your
How to Conquer Your Fear of the Future
We all live with uncertainty. We spend a lot of time fighting it by being avoidant and fearful. The problem is that you're probably losing this fight. I want you to know this though: It's normal to worry. You want to know what's going to happen in the future because you want to plan for, escape from, and survive the future. In this podcast I recommend two ways that can help you conquer your fear of the future. Whether your fears are connected to your health, relationships, or anxiety symptoms, these two steps can make uncertainty more
Is Anxiety a Life Sentence?
Some people are born anxious. This is according to numerous studies conducted over the past several decades. For example, did you know that some infants have a stronger startle response than others? That's just the beginning. Psychologist Jerome Kagan of Harvard has said that many of these 'high-reactors' tend to grow up nervous. They worry a lot, feel insecure, and some even develop anxiety disorders. There are those that don't believe in a genetic basis for high anxiety, but you know what? I'm not one of them. I believe that some
My Appearance on the Happy Hour Radio Show
I recently had the privilege of appearing on the Happy Hour Radio Show. I joined Anxiety Gal and her co-host Holly (pictured left) to talk about my past anxiety problems, what I did to get better, and about my work at Anxiety Guru. At one point during the segment, Holly put me on the spot and asked me to explain abnormal anxiety in just a few minutes, and I'm glad she did. It gave me a chance to give a spontaneous and honest answer to a question that I've wrestled with for years. I usually don't have a chance to get introspective about
How to Take Charge Of Your Anxiety Symptoms
Every week I get emails from readers that want to know more about their anxiety symptoms. They want this information because they're terrified. They're convinced that anxiety is going to kill them. I reckon that you can relate to this feeling too. When I get these emails I feel bad because I know they don't need to feel that way. I try to help, but I'm not sure that I'm always successful in my attempts to ease their fears. So, I'd like to try one more time in this post. It's important to get a handle on your anxiety symptoms
How to be Happy
Whenever I write something I think about my readers, people like you, and I wonder: What can I say that will help with the ugliness of anxiety? In my own, simple way, I try to highlight the positive. I do that because I know that when you're anxious it's so easy to do the opposite. It's easier to despair and wrap yourself in the bitter embrace of fear than it is to be optimistic. My critics lament that I'm too upbeat, but then again, that's why they'll probably stay anxious for the rest of their lives. Negativity has a way of
Does Going to the Doctor Raise Your Blood Pressure?
So there you are. Sitting in a frigid waiting room staring at the clock. Each time the second-hand moves it seems to clang louder and louder. Tic-Toc. Tic-Toc. As you rub your sweaty hands together suddenly your name gets called out, which causes your stomach to hit the floor. Then you suck in a big gulp of air and take the long walk into the examination room. Eyes glued to the medical assistant's heels as you hope, wish, and pray that you don't panic. But I'm not writing to tell you that some people get nervous when they see a
Perimenopause Can Cause Anxiety and Depression
When my mom turned about 50 years old I noticed that she was a lot more irritable than she used to be. I never bothered to ask why and instead I'd get annoyed with her. Silly me. My poor mom was emotional, sleepless, anxious, and ready to fight on a regular basis. She did tell me it was menopause and that she was going through a lot, but as a male I didn't know what all that meant, and to be honest, I never looked into it. I just laid low. That is until I got a phone call from an AG reader named Tracey. See, Tracey has been to
How to Stop Morning Anxiety
Have you ever opened your eyes in the morning only to find that you're permeated by anxiety? It's a distressing feeling. Especially when you're not sure why it's happening. Today I want to explore the causes of morning anxiety and how you can stop it. To begin, you should know that morning anxiety is common. So I hope you don't feel like you're the only poor soul in the world that has this problem. Waking up anxious isn't some bizarre anomaly in this regard. After all, simply because you've fallen asleep doesn't mean that your mind
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