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Eileen Bailey

posted 11/23/2009, comments (0)

Help for the Thanksgiving Holiday

As I was looking through the many articles/posts that have been submitted by the experts here at AnxietyConnection, I realized there was so much information to help our members mananage symptoms of anxiety through the Thanksgiving holidays. Below is a listing of the articles/posts. I am sure this information will give you a chance to... Read more Chevron

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Jerry Kennard

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posted 11/23/2009, comments (4)

Can Psychedelic Drugs Cure Anxiety?

The 1960s is typified as the decade of hippy culture, free love and experimentation with drugs. LSD became known as the drug of the 60s and, for a time, was sometimes used as a therapy with conditions such as anxiety. Uncontrolled use and fears for the mental health of users ultimately brought about a ban. Effectively this slowed down (more often... Read more Chevron

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Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W.

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President & CEO, Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)

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posted 11/18/2009, comments (0)

De-Stress Holiday Social Events

The holiday season is fast approaching. With family dinners, office parties, gift exchanges, and other festive events, what should be a joyous time often turns into a time of stress, anxiety, and worry. And if the thought of making small talk with coworkers or attending a large family party makes you feel sick, you are not alone. Socializing can... Read more Chevron

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Amy Hendel

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (0)

Avoid Holiday Stress

I love the holidays, especially the winter holidays. The leaves changing color, the chill in the air, the smell of fresh nuts roasting and pumpkin lattes (that's relatively new) and the thought that I am going to be with family for celebrations. Sounds like bliss, and it is for most of us, but the holidays can also be fraught with stress and... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Kleiner

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posted 02/13/2009, comment (1)

Anxiety and the Workplace

Two factors create anxiety: uncertainty and lack of control. The current economic climate is thus a perfect storm for stress, anxiety, even panic at the workplace. Those who have already been laid off are dealing with bad news in one fell, clarifying swoop.But those who remain face that dreaded duo of feelings that engenders anxiety. Layoffs are... Read more Chevron

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