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Anna

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posted 02/06/2010, comments (4)

~Anxiety is always there, yet I am always alone

I have OCD and GAD with Acute pnaic attacks. I was badly abused as a child, and married an emotionally abusive man..and as a result I suffer from PTSD My days are filled with horrible thoughts and endless rituals, OCD related. For instance, if I have a pair of scissors in my hand...I am convinced that I will cut the web of flesh between my thumb... Read more Chevron

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Merely Me

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posted 02/04/2010, comments (3)

The Winter Olympics: What We Can Learn About Overcoming Anxiety

It is almost time for the 2010 Winter Olympics to begin. Opening ceremonies take place on February 12 and the sporting events and competitions will last through February 28th. A complete schedule of events can be found on the official Vancouver 2010 web site providing details about each sport including speed skating, ice hockey,... Read more Chevron

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Jerry Kennard

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posted 02/03/2010, comment (1)

10 Reasons Why Anxiety Isn't Always in the Mind

It is quite possible for an adult who has never previously experienced anxiety to suddenly be overtaken by an intense sensation of anxiety or panic for no apparent reason. Equally, the fact that someone has experience of anxiety does not necessarily mean it is inevitable. When anxiety strikes the first thing people tend to look for is the... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/02/2010, comments (0)

Helping a Loved One with Anxiety: What to Do and What Not to Do

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/02/2010, comments (7)

Question of the Week: Anxiety Triggers

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... Read more Chevron

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