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Break the anxiety habit Watch your food intake. People who are highly anxious also tend to have extremely reactive systems. Stimulants can over-rev those systems to a greater extent that with others. Particularly look out for caffeine and sugar. I know, I know. Those two items make so many things soo very good! Plus quitting […]
I wanted to touch today on some of the physical issues related to stress, worry and anxiety. We are all fairly familiar with the idea that stress causes our muscles to knot, our stomachs to cramp, headaches, really, just the works. All of those effects are true, but let’s look a bit deeper. Stress is […]
There’s a horrible misconception that if you have to put effort into being “ok”—that is happy, peaceful, serene—you aren’t “really” happy. I don’t know where that idea came from; I only know where I wish it’d go—away, far far away. Sure, happiness happens naturally. It can blossom up in an astonishing variety of circumstances. That’s […]
Hi Elaine I hope you can help me out with this. I have had panic attacks for most of my adult life, and am now at my wit’s end. I have tried everything to stop them to no avail. I am a mum of two young children, and don’t have to work. Both of my […]
Hello Dr Ryan, and first, thanks for this website. Here’s my problem: I’ve been in a relationship with an amazing guy for the last 3 and a half years. We get along very well and for the first time, I feel relaxed and comfortable in a relationship. I explain myself: I’m 40 years old and […]
Most of the time I talk about the damage stress and anxiety does to us. However, let’s stop and consider what carrying around anxiety does to those around us, from our loved ones to complete strangers. We know stress is toxic when we can’t redirect it positively. We know worry will cause us any number […]
I am a 25 year old male who was diagnosed with OCD and anxiety 2 years ago. I did a course of CBT with another psychologist, however I’ve noticed my intrusive thoughts are coming back again. The thoughts are usually of a sexual nature and I have an overwhelming urge to confess to my girlfriend. […]
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