Browsing: Anxiety

Anxiety is uncomfortable and distressing. If you regularly experience symptoms of anxiety, then you know how disruptive they can be…

For some people, even stability in a relationship can feel suspicious: You’re not fighting. Objectively, things seem to be going…

While most mental health practitioners probably wouldn’t advise people spend more time with their smartphones, there are some apps that…

Key Takeaways Cozy, nostalgic hobbies are resurging as a counterbalance to stress, digital burnout, and hustle culture.Hands-on hobbies like crafting,…

Kelsey M. Latimer, PhD, RN, is a psychologist, nurse, and certified eating disorder specialist, and is the founder and owner…

Key Takeaways Nicotine may cause or worsen anxiety symptoms.Smoking can temporarily relieve anxiety, but it does not address the root…

Key Takeaways THC is not FDA-approved to treat anxiety and can be addictive. Low doses of THC may help relieve…

Key Takeaways Nervous habits are automatic actions we do when we feel nervous or upset. Blushing and squirming are our…

Key Takeaways OCD used to be considered an anxiety disorder but now is in its own category.People with OCD have…

The reason? Estrogen affects neurotransmitters in the brain that impact memory, mood, and sleep, so fluctuating levels can result in…