Although panic attacks and anxiety are different, there is an overlap between the two. If you feel like you have been experiencing either one, the proper treatment could help you learn how to cope with symptoms and lessen the intensity… Read More ›
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How to Ease the Discomfort of Panic Attacks
If you have ever experienced seemingly random episodes of fear and anxiety that send you into a flight of panic — where your mind races, heart pounds, hands tremble, and body begins to sweat — you may have experienced a… Read More ›
Helping a Loved One Through Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Supporting a loved one through anxiety and panic attacks is both a noble and complicated undertaking. These attacks can feel very intense, and it can be difficult to know how to help. However, support is essential through these challenging events.… Read More ›
Anxiety vs. Panic Attacks
Most people have experienced anxiety in one form or another. Sometimes it is experienced as a feeling of stress and overwhelm associated with a certain situation. Other people struggle with anxiety disorders and chronic anxiety. Panic disorder is another mental… Read More ›
Dangers of Valium
Valium, or Diazepam, falls into the category of prescription drugs known as benzodiazepines. Known on the streets as benzos, these drug types have a sedating effect. In the medical world, Valium is often prescribed by doctors to help with symptoms… Read More ›
Exploring the Difference Between Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
Addiction is a challenge that countless people face. However, it’s important to note that many people struggling with substance use simultaneously struggle with other mental health issues. Often, these disorders are what perpetuate the addiction, as substances can be used… Read More ›
Panic Attacks and Breath Exercises: Strategies to Use in Recovery
There are a multitude of ways that addiction affects us – and even in recovery, we still need time for our mind, body and spirit to heal. There are number of reasons why individuals struggle with anxiety in addiction recovery… Read More ›
How to Determine Whether You Have Panic Disorder or Just Have Panic Attacks
Addiction doesn’t always come by itself. We’re all made up of different genetic makeups, different backgrounds, histories, experiences, mental health issues and more. For many people, addiction comes alongside mental disorders – and sudden bouts of anxiety or overwhelming fear… Read More ›
What are Panic Disorders?
Paula had her first panic attack 5 months ago. She was at school preparing for a health science presentation and suddenly felt a wave of fear come over her. The entire room started spinning and she felt like vomiting. Paula… Read More ›
Common Anxiety Triggers You Might Not Know About
Anxiety is one of the most highly occurring mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders with substance abuse. According to the ADAA, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 18 percent of the population suffer from some kind of anxiety disorder.… Read More ›