Fear is sometimes considered to be an integral element of the human psyche, keeping people from jumping into situations that can be considered dangerous or disadvantageous. However, there are times when fear can effectively cripple a person’s ability to do what needs to be done. This is particularly true if the fear comes in the […]
Category Archives: Anxiety
Picture the scenario, if you will. You’re sitting at the last table of the World Series of Poker, facing off against Doyle Brunson, Annie Duke, and Scotty Nguyen. You know you’re facing three of the top players in the game. You know you’re playing for bragging rights, the status of being recognized as one of […]
Beverly had suffered from anxiety most of her life. As a child, she slept poorly and often had nightmares. She bit her nails and would chew on the skin around her nails until they were raw and bleeding. Beverly had tried many forms of therapy, meditation and medication before consulting with me. She had a […]
Paxil is an antidepressant derived from the drug group SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The drug works by affecting chemical levels in the brain which may become unbalanced. Generically known as paroxetine, this antidepressant is sold as Paxil, Pexeva, and Paxil CR. Paxil treatment for social anxiety disorders and other anxiety-related conditions like obsessive-compulsive […]
Social anxiety is a very common disorder. The causes are many, but most people can overcome social anxiety without professional counseling. If you have social anxiety, the effects can be very unpleasant. You may feel isolated, self-conscious or nervous in group settings and may even experience physical symptoms as well. Some people get sweaty palms, […]
To have separation anxiety is normal to be experienced by anyone; may it be an adult, a teenager, or a child. This feeling is basically a fear or worry of being separated from a certain person, thing, or place. For instance, a child may show unwillingness to let his parents leave him alone at school […]