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Monday, October, 13, 2008

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 08/16/2008, comments (0)

High Blood Pressure and Anxiety

  Anxiety does not cause chronic high blood pressure (hypertension). Anxiety can, however, cause spikes in blood pressure during anxiety episodes or panic attacks. Although these episodes are temporary, if they are frequent they can cause physical damage the same as chronic elevated blood pressure can.   The National Institute of... Read moreChevron
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Amy Hendel
posted 08/14/2008, comments (0)

I Went Clothes Shopping and "Oh....The Anxiety!!!"

Ok, I already know when I go bathing suit shopping that it's going to be bad, really really bad.  what is with those lights and mirrors and tiny dressing rooms and...and...my body??? Seriously though, most women hate that particular shopping experience.  But a new study shows that many women have even been brought to tears... Read moreChevron
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Jerilyn Ross
posted 08/14/2008, comments (0)

Managing School Anxiety

As summer comes to a close, many children are likely to experience a case of the jitters about the upcoming school year. Nervousness and anxiety are normal, and most children find something to look forward to about starting school. But some experience persistent and excessive anxiety that interferes with their academic, behavioral, emotional, and... Read moreChevron
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Jerilyn Ross
posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)

Stress, Anxiety, and Your Sleep

Summertime is the season to relax, recharge, and unwind. But that may not be as easy as it sounds. Seven out of ten adults in the United States say they experience stress or anxiety daily—and most say it interferes at least moderately with their lives. About one-third report persistent stress or excessive anxiety daily or that they have... Read moreChevron
Sofia
posted 07/29/2008, comments (0)

MTV Recognizing Anxiety Issues in Veterans

MTV aired a new Special News Report yesterday (July 28th) in their True Life series that follows three young veterans with PTSD.  The show documents the difficulties of re-integrating into civilian life after serving in Iraq, and how that process is even further complicated by PTSD.  The men and women in this documentary were so affected... Read moreChevron

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