“It’s a toxic cycle: Your thoughts become your worries and your worries become your thoughts.”Tagged: Anxiety Disorder, Understanding Anxiety
“An anxiety disorder is when those run-of-the-mill butterflies become a chronic daily experience.”Tagged: Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety, Anxious
“Some panic attacks come out of nowhere, without a whisper of a warning, while others are fear-induced, brought on by confronting the situation that gives them anxiety in the first place. Regardless of when it happens, it’s never pleasant — and it’s rarely convenient.”Tagged: Understanding Anxiety, Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety
“The last thing that will calm down an anxious person is telling them ‘calm down.’”Tagged: Understanding Anxiety, Anxiety, Anxious
“The scientists found that those with anxiety experienced lasting plasticity long after an emotional experience (aka a ‘stimulus’) ended. This means the brain was unable to distinguish new, irrelevant situations from something that’s familiar or non-threatening, resulting in anxiety. In other words,…”Tagged: Anxiety, Understanding Anxiety, Anxiety Disorder
“It’s not that shy people are always silent, they’re just taking time to acknowledge their thoughts.”Tagged: The Shy Ones
“When you’re quiet, you’re observant. This habit often makes shy people great listeners, and as a result, more considerate friends, co-workers and partners.”Tagged: The Shy Ones
“An estimated 40 million Americans are living with an anxiety disorder. Not only does the condition cause physical issues (think headaches, nausea and shortness of breath), it can also lead to emotional symptoms.”Tagged: Anxiety, Anxious