photo credit: Pdro (GF) This post comes from a new Anxietyguru.net contributor named Andy. I hope you enjoy his perspectives on hypnosis and his experience with this type of therapy. And don't forget that if you have something to say that you feel may help others who are suffering from anxiety and depression contact me about becoming a contributor today. For those of us who have suffered with anxiety for a prolonged amount of time (six years and counting for me!) then you get to a point where you’ll try anything once. I first tried
My Experience In Therapy
Before I dive into this topic I just wanted to point out that I decided to write this post because a reader asked me to (which is great). His basic question was: Is therapy worth it? And what was your experience? Pretty basic on the face of it, but actually the events leading up to this and the subsequent therapy I underwent were rather profound, at least for me. I first want to talk about what happened to me before I went into therapy because I want those of you that see yourselves in me to consider therapy if you haven't before. Like
Improving Your Balance May Help You Reduce Your Anxiety
If you've had anxiety problems for long enough you may have experienced balance problems. You may have felt like the ground was moving, or like you were going to literally fall down. This phenomena is in fact a common symptom related to anxiety disorders. Researchers now believe that if anxiety sufferers improve their balance through phyiscal exercises they may be able to reduce their level of anxiety. Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered a link between anxiety and balance problems by studying children with General Anxiety
The Chemical Imbalance Test: Does It Exist?
Today I want to explore a basic question: Is there such a thing as a test for a brain-based chemical imbalance? Sounds simple enough but as you'll soon see there is nothing simple about the question. And this is mainly because there is currently a debate raging about the matter, and there seems to be no clear cut answer. Given the monstrous size of this issue it is mind bending that after sending people to the moon (and back), creating weapons of apocalyptic destruction, and the flowbee, that absolutely no one has a firm handle on what
Is Medication Right For You?
In this post Anxietyconnection.com featured writer Eileen Bailey explores the much mulled over question of whether or not anxiety medications are a good treatment option. Always looking for a fresh perspective Eileen was invited to AnxietyGuru.net to shed more light on this very important topic. If your anxiety symptoms are interfering with your daily activities, it is probably time to reach out and seek treatment. But does that mean you must take medication? For some, medication is part of treatment. There are different medications
The Secret To My Semi Success
One of the biggest problems I had with unmasking my anxiety disorder and managing the related symptoms was tied to my utter ignorance about anxiety disorder(s) itself. The good news is that if you are reading this post than clearly you have some clue as to what's bothering you. But don't stop there because knowing is just half the battle (yes that is a line from G.I Joe). I really didn't know what I had back in 1999 when anxiety first struck me. I was confused, afraid, and worst of all I had no idea what was wrong. This leads me to the first
Dr. Claire Weekes – Anxiety Superhero
Many of us spend days, weeks, or even years looking for a person that will point us in the right direction. A person that will not only explain our anxiety disorder in clear terms, but also how we can cope with it without going broke. There are so many great ways to cope with anxiety, but unfortunately many of them require a lot of moolah. Dr. Weekes on the other hand, provides inexpensive resources that can actually make you feel better. Now, Dr. Claire Weekes ( 1903 - 1990) is not a caped crusader. She was a medical doctor and
Ace in the Hole: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Recently I have talked a lot about various forms of therapies for anxiety disorders. Some of which are considered somewhat fringe or unorthodox. There is one therapy however that is widely accepted as being extremely effective and more in line with old school psychoanalytical techniques. It's called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT for short. I have sprinkled CBT throughout my blog as a reference point for how to cope with your anxiety. But today I wanted to actually go into detail about what it is, how it works and how it can help you.