PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) may occur as a reaction to some kind of traumatic event or circumstance that has occurred in an individual’s life, whether by direct experience or as a witness to the traumatic event. Anxiousness, fear and dread can be triggered by a…
Fear and anxiety can take the joy, that is so desired in life, out of so many activities. Do you ever hold yourself back from going out and meeting people, or going to a social gathering like a party, because those kinds of situations are so…
Suddenly your heart is beating faster, you are getting sweaty, you start shaking, you experience shortness of breath, you have some pain in your chest area and you begin to feel nauseas and disoriented. The likelihood is that you are having a panic attack. “A…
The question is, is there a difference? Being under stress can cause temporary feelings of fatigue, restlessness, anxiousness and moodiness. Usually, when the stressor is dealt with or removed, these feelings subside. But if these feelings linger for days and maybe even weeks, you may…
Happy Day after Valentine’s Day. I hope yours was sweet, and not disappointing. Often expectations for such a holiday are high, and the event itself leaves many feeling like it just wasn’t what they had hoped it would be. This, therefore, is a reminder to…