There are more than one type of anxiety disorder. It is important to have the correct diagnosis so that you can get the appropriate treatment. The various kinds of anxiety disorder include: 1) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 2) Panic Disorder 3) Social Phobia 4) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 5) Generalized Anxiety Disorder 6) Specific Phobia In this article, we...

Most older people do not develop mental health problems, but a significant minority have dementia or experience problems such as depression. Introduction It is estimated that 18% of the general population in the UK are of pensionable age and that this figure will grow to 20% by 2025. As a society, we tend to assume that older people will develop mental health problems as a 'normal' aspect...

Often many Anxiety sufferers report having difficulties sleeping, or wake up easily through-out the night. I was no exception to this rule. And when I suffered with it, I was living in a household of 7 others. But here is a few tips you can try that I found worked for me. Exercise - I don't recommend doing this a few hours before you go to bed, otherwise it will have the opposite effect....

One of the reasons why you might think that you've never had an anxiety panic attack is because you might have either attributed to something else, OR you might not have realised what it was! 1. Have you ever had heart palpitations, also called rapid heartbeat, having your heart beating 'up your ears'? Well that is the most common anxiety attack symptom ever. And the most misunderstood...

We all must deal with a certain level of anxiety during our daily lives. However, it is possible feelings of stress, nervousness, and anxiousness can impair with our daily life activities. In general, however, mild cases of anxiety can be managed effectively. Then, there are instances where anxiety levels increase to the point they manifest into serious conditions. Such is the case with anxiety...