What Is an Anxiety Disorder?
Everybody experiences anxiety, but only some will develop an anxiety disorder that requires diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. And while each specific disorder comes with its own anxiety symptoms, there are tell-tale signs that anxiety is becoming unmanageable or is beginning to disrupt daily functioning. Read more in Verywell.
Are You Feeling Anxious, or Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Some amount of anxiety in your life is normal, even healthy. But if that anxiety persists and interferes with your day, there are ways to cope. Read more in Everyday Health.
5 Ways to Support Someone With an Anxiety Disorder
“Friends and family are important in helping someone cope with an anxiety disorder mainly because they make the individual feel supported, accepted, and reassure them that they are not alone,” says Karol Darsa, PsyD, a trauma psychologist and the founder of the Reconnect Center, an integrative trauma treatment center in Los Angeles. If someone you care about has an anxiety disorder, here are some of the best ways you can support them, according to experts. Read more in Everyday Health.
How to Deal with Anxiety: Tips for Coping
"Focus on what you can control and what you can change." This article explains how to recognize the signs of anxiety, when it's time to seek support, and what you can do to cope with anxiety symptoms. Read more in Verywell.
What is Social Anxiety?
Social anxiety disorder can affect work, school, and other day-to-day activities, and can even make it hard to make and keep friends. The consequences can be isolation and loneliness, as well as a breakdown of relationships, including those with family, coworkers, and friends. Read more in Verywell.
Social Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Options
Social anxiety or social phobia (fear) refers to the experience of feeling intense fear and anxiety in response to social situations and events. You may feel worried about being judged or about embarrassing yourself (ie., a fear of rejection). You may even be worried that if you get too close to others in social situations, they’ll figure out who you really are and will not like you. Read more in Goalcast.
Are My COVID-19 Concerns Normal, or Do I Have Illness Anxiety Disorder?
It’s normal to monitor your health during the COVID-19 pandemic. But if anxiety over possible symptoms is hindering you from living your daily life, you may benefit from professional help. Read more in Everyday Health.
What Not to Say to Someone With Anxiety (and What to Say Instead)
Here’s why you shouldn’t say phrases like 'calm down' to someone with anxiety — and what you can say instead to let them know you care and want to help. Read more in Everyday Health.