Fear can be a very helpful emotion when it keeps us alert to potentially dangerous or uncomfortable situations. Some things people tend to fear the most are pain and the unknown, and it’s common to fear embarrassment or alienation from other people. We also develop...
Panic attacks are often rooted in anxiety, but for some people, they don’t seem to have a rhyme or reason. Panic attacks may have physical symptoms like sweating, a racing heartbeat or hyperventilation. If you’ve never had one before, it can be hard to know what’s...
Anxiety disorders are fairly common in young people. Many parents start noticing symptoms in their children during their adolescent and teen years. Intense discomfort or fear in certain situations, emotional outbursts, and refusal to go to school or do certain...
Taking time off for the winter holidays is a common enough practice. However, it’s important to recognize that this time of year can still be very stressful and emotionally volatile. When you don’t have the structure of your usual routine, and when you’re busy...
For many people, spending time in nature is a part of their regular routine. Perhaps they go on a walk in the morning, or they read in the park on a weekend afternoon. However, nature is more than just pretty flowers and a place to get a good hike in. It can also...
Being compassionate is a positive quality to have. Having compassion means that you show concern for others, especially in difficult situations or following an upsetting event. Showing compassion can involve small acts of kindness, like being a shoulder to cry on for...
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