For those who are facing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), getting through a challenging bout of symptoms can feel impossible. Even those who work with therapists on effective ways to work through anxious thoughts face days where they feel obstacles are insurmountable. In these dark moments, you (or a loved one who cares for you) may
If you find yourself worrying about everything – your job, money, kids, relationship – all the time, you might just find that a little mindfulness – a meditation practice, to be precise – is exactly what you need to calm your mind and regain perspective. Science says that meditation can have a powerful effect on
katleho SeisaGetty Images Anxiety is everywhere and touches every family. Way back in 2018, Barnes & Noble reported that sales of books about anxiety were surging, and that was before anyone had ever heard of masking or social distancing. In the years since the pandemic, the need for concrete tools to combat uneasiness, apprehension and
“Okay, okay, just take a breath.” If that’s what your friend advises after you panic-share a massively anxiety-inducing work situation, it’s probably because they hate seeing you upset. But they’re also offering an effective way to help you slow your anxiety spin. “How you breathe affects anxiety, and anxiety affects how you breathe,” says James
When you first start dating someone new, that dizzying rush of excitement and lust often comes with a touch of anxiety. Is he really into me, or is he just waiting until someone better comes along? Is she still texting with her ex even though she told me they were completely over? What did he
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, I was no stranger to Zoom calls. I’d worked for a fully online company before, so when my current job went remote in March 2020, I already knew to angle my computer’s camera just so and turn on every light in the room to make my little square look
