Yes—several medication types may ease anxiety: SSRIs and SNRIs (first-line options) Benzodiazepines (short-term relief) Beta blockers for physical symptoms If you’re struggling with anxiety, you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States, affecting approximately 18% of Americans over age 18 in 2022. While therapy and lifestyle changes […]
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Whether it’s a noisy room, a hectic day or an intense emotional conversation, feeling overstimulated is a common experience for many people. For some, it passes quickly. For others, especially those with sensory sensitivities, trauma or neurodivergence, overstimulation can be deeply disruptive and difficult to manage. Learning to recognize, prevent and recover from overstimulation is
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Quick tools can help identify anxiety symptoms: GAD-7 is widely used for screening Self-checks aren’t a diagnosis Use results to guide next steps with a provider Have you ever felt your heart race before a big meeting, lost sleep over a problem that hasn’t happened yet or noticed worry taking up more space in your
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Go to the hospital for anxiety if: Panic attacks feel unmanageable You fear you’re in danger or losing control You can’t eat, sleep, or function normallyEmergency care offers safety and stabilization. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental health disorder, with almost 20% of American adults reporting an anxiety disorder between 2023 and
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Untreated ADHD can have effects that ripple far beyond the individual. Partners, coworkers and friends often find themselves navigating misunderstandings, emotional burnout and daily chaos. Maybe you’ve felt like a broken record, repeating reminders for the tenth time, or perhaps you’ve hidden your hurt when a loved one forgot a milestone moment. These struggles don’t
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Anxiety and relationships — neither exist in isolation. When someone struggles with an anxiety disorder, the effects ripple outward, touching partners, family members, friends and even colleagues. While the person experiencing anxiety faces significant challenges, those in their lives often find themselves navigating uncertain emotional terrain as well. This invisible condition can reshape communication patterns,
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Do everyday situations, such as going to work or meeting a friend in public, cause your palms to sweat, your heart to race or your chest to tighten with dread? If your anxiety is crippling you, making getting out of bed or leaving the house difficult, you may have a severe anxiety disorder. Crippling anxiety
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To Get Diagnosed with Anxiety: Schedule an Appointment with a primary care doctor or specialist. Undergo Evaluation and describe symptoms. They will use questionnaires and discuss medical history. Receive Diagnosis after ruling out other causes. Based on criteria the professional will make a diagnosis. Think back to a time when you wanted to do your best,
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Feeling edgy without a clear cause may signal: Hidden stress, anxiety, or trauma Hormonal shifts or nervous system dysregulation Therapy and grounding techniques can help Are you feeling on edge? Experiencing feelings of fear, anxiety, agitation or impending dread can be a normal response to stressful or uncertain situations. For example, if your company announces
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If you have social anxiety disorder or a social phobia, it’s important to reach out for help as soon as possible. Social anxiety often gets worse over time without treatment. So how can you tell whether you have a social phobia or are simply experiencing normal human worries? Here’s some information that will help you
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