Hearing your teen say, “My chest feels tight,” can be scary. Many parents may immediately worry about a medical emergency, while others feel unsure how to respond when doctors say the cause is anxiety. If you’re searching for answers about chest tightness due to...
When your teen tells you that a close friend is struggling with anxiety, it can bring up a wide range of emotions. You may feel proud of your teen’s compassion, worried about the friend and unsure how much responsibility is too much. Many parents search for “how...
Have you ever finished a long day of doing almost nothing and felt like you just wrestled a bear? Maybe your shoulders are up near your ears, your jaw feels like it’s made of concrete, or your lower back is throbbing for no reason. You sit there wondering, “Did I...
Many people feel anxious every now and then, but not everybody meets the diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder. Just like all health diagnoses, there are screening tools and structured assessments that can help identify symptoms and determine whether further...
When you hear the word anxiety, you likely think of being worried about things that may or may not be in your control. It can also be the source of physical discomfort, such as nausea, headaches or sweating. However, anxiety can be complicated and doesn’t look the...
Have you ever lain in bed at 2:00 a.m., staring at the ceiling, wondering if that email you sent three days ago sounded too aggressive? Or maybe you’re standing in line for coffee and suddenly your brain decides to replay an embarrassing moment from middle school....
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