What is behind person's anxiety? A simple question to be sure. Yet, depending on what level one seeks to address this question, our answers can become increasingly varied. We treat anxiety confidently, whether with therapy or medication. We often understand the situational factors behind a specific bout of anxiety, and we all agree that... Read more
Sleep - that singular activity that takes up more than one-third of our time on earth. I will try to spend several blogs on the topic of sleep. As for sleep, we all need it and we often don't get enough of it. There are many conditions that affect sleep. Sleep can be altered because of anxiety, depression, substance use (such as caffeine... Read more
Anxiety is at once a ubiquitous everyday part of a normal life, as well as a potentially debilitating condition. General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) plagues a great number of Americans. About 5% of people in the U.S. will have GAD at some point during their lifetime. Nearly twice as many women as men are affected by this condition. Isn’t some... Read more
Hello. My name is Dr. Steven M. Kleiner. I am a psychiatrist living and working in the Boston area. I have had the opportunity to spend much energy and time trying to help people with anxiety. I am thus excited to be part of the AnxietyConnection community and help you navigate many of the problems that surface for those struggling with anxiety... Read more