Anxiety Expert Eileen Bailey shares Anxiety management news and commentary at AnxietyConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705 http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705 http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102701/helping-anxiety Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:57:07 -0500 Eileen Bailey It is difficult to watch a loved one suffer but often we don't know what to do when anxiety is present, especially if you don't have an anxiety disorder yourself.   What Not to Say   Sometimes, well meaning family members offer advice that really doesn't help at all, and in some cases, may make the anxiety worse.   Some examples of what not to say are: Just relax Think about something happy Don't worry... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102701/helping-anxiety http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102649/question-triggers Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:15:56 -0500 Eileen Bailey Over the past couple weeks, we have had an ongoing discussion about whether it is a myth that anxiety attacks can occur with or without a trigger. For some, panic attacks can occur without warning and seemingly without a trigger. The discussion has centered around the possibility of an underlying trigger, maybe one that has occurred without you even realizing it.   So my question is: What do you think? Has your experience been that panic... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102649/question-triggers http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102333/ross-association Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:50:06 -0500 Eileen Bailey With deep sadness, we report that Jerilyn Ross, cofounder and president of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), died January 7 in Washington, D.C., of neuroendocrine cancer. She was 63.   A pioneer and visionary leader in the field of mental illness, she was a tireless advocate and a voice for all those who live with an anxiety disorder. Her message spread around the world: Anxiety disorders are real, serious, and... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102333/ross-association http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102031/question-talking Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:40:57 -0500 Eileen Bailey Let's face it, when you have anxiety you worry. You worry about getting bad news, you worry about sounding foolish, you just worry. Talking to your doctor, although extremely important, can be nerve racking. This week, I provided some questions to ask your doctor to help you better understand your condition and how to get the most from your treatment.   So my question this week is:   Do you have trouble talking to your doctor? Are... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102031/question-talking http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102029/talking-questions Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:36:25 -0500 Eileen Bailey Talking to your doctor when you have an anxiety disorder is not easy. Some of the main symptoms of anxiety are chronic worrying, fear and panic. It stands to reason, then, that you may be afraid to go to the doctor. Talking to someone about your anxiety can be scary. You may be afraid that the doctor is going to tell you that you have some incurable disease. You may be afraid of social situations, including speaking to receptionists and... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/102029/talking-questions http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/101285/importance Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:30:03 -0500 Eileen Bailey As we begin this New Year, I have been providing information and tools you need to actively participate in your own treatment. We started with "Creating an Effective Treatment Plan" and "Identifying Anxiety Triggers." This week we will continue with "Self-Monitoring" and in the coming weeks, stay tuned for information on talking with your doctor and how to know if your treatment is working. Use these tools to continue the dialogue with your... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/101285/importance http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/101258/participate-study Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:36:34 -0500 Eileen Bailey Clinical studies can offer free medical care and medications (for the duration of the study and for the specific condition being studied) but it can also be scary to participate. You may feel like a human guinea pig or feel as if you are risking your health, trying new medications or treatments.   But clinical studies are important and necessary. Treatments and medications used in clinical studies have been tested on either animals or on... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/101258/participate-study http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/100672/question-anxiety Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:12:59 -0500 Eileen Bailey This week, I share a post, 10 Things You Can Do in 2010 to Manage Anxiety, so my question this week is:   What Will You Do to Manage Your Anxiety This Year?   Please share some of your ideas on how you plan to reduce some of your anxiety symptoms.   Eileen http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/100672/question-anxiety http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/100671/10-things-anxiety Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:08:54 -0500 Eileen Bailey Have you already set aside your New Year's resolutions? Millions of Americans make resolutions only to forget about them a few days or weeks later, even when they were so determined to create positive change only a short time before.   Resolutions can fail for many different reasons. Instead, it may be better to begin adopting new habits. Make 2010 the year you make a few key changes to help in managing anxiety.  The following list... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/100671/10-things-anxiety http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/100281/anxietyconnection Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:57:09 -0500 Eileen Bailey I have created an AnxietyConnection group on facebook and will be updating it with links and information on coping with anxiety. I hope you will join us.   AnxietyConnection on facebook   Please also remember to look me up on facebook.   Thanks   Eileen Bailey http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/22705/100281/anxietyconnection