Tag: anxiety

With the increased use of smartphones and social media as well as other technologies, a range of new anxieties have been born, while other...

Some time ago, I met a combat veteran and his wife. We were talking for a while when he started recounting a horrible experience...

Depression feels like a dark fog that never lifts. It obscures the simple pleasures of life, limits our relationships, and impedes us from fulfilling...

There is a growing recognition that animals experience a wide range of emotions. In the past, some humans have tended to discount the possibility...

People in the grip of anxiety and depression often see the world quite differently. So, it’s not exactly surprising that they’d describe their experiences...

I’ve suffered from anxiety for most of my adult life, and probably a fair chunk of my childhood if I’m completely honest. While it’s...

Forty million American adults live with anxiety disorders, and it’s not uncommon for depression to accompany anxiety. Nearly half of the people diagnosed with...

Talking with teachers has taught me some sobering lessons about today’s young people. An increasing number of school-age children are suffering from severe anxiety,...

It’s easy to let the holidays get to you. The pressure to find the perfect gift, traveling during the busiest time of the year,...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? You hear Christmas music playing as you stroll through the mall — but instead of...