Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a troubling condition that can occur days, weeks, or often even months after exposure to a highly traumatic event. If left untreated, those with PTSD risk suffering with symptoms that can persist and even...
"By the time I was in my early twenties, every area of my life was affected. My fear expanded into even casual meetings with colleagues and to gatherings with friends. It eventually led to insomnia and weight loss. People couldn't believe that I...
An anxiety disorder can make you to feel chronically distressed, uneasy and frightened (even to the point of prolonged panic). Left untreated, an anxiety disorder can dramatically reduce your daily productivity, as well as steadily erode your...
Does being nervous or uncomfortable around other people keep you from doing things you want to do? Does being the center of attention make you feel nervous and self-conscious? Millions of Americans experience severe anxiety in a number of social...
In anxious situations, you will react emotionally, cognitively and behaviorally. The following are examples of how you might experience these situations: Feelings: anxiety, intense fear and nervousnessThoughts: automatic negative thoughts Behaviors...
The Origins of Guilt Guilt can be seen as the price we pay when our behavior violates some standard or belief we hold. As long as our behavior is violating this standard, guilt will follow.Very often, our standards are not very clear in our...