Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships.
Anxiety at a Glance Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation. It’s normal for people to feel anxious in response to stress. Sometimes, however, anxiety becomes a severe, persistent problem that’s hard to control and affects day-to-day life; if you have this type of problem, you may have … Read more
Communication issues can cause extreme stress, leading to a breakdown of the relationship. This article covers ways for couples to communicate better with their mates and to help bring back or strengthen the relationship that attracted the two of you to each other in the first place.
A compilation of articles on practical advice and strategies for handling ADHD/ADD at home and at school.
VA Mental Health Services Anger is an emotion that everyone feels. It can range from mild irritation to rage. Different people experience different triggers. The most common triggers are stress, frustration, disappointment and annoyance. Everyone gets angry, but it becomes a problem when it happens too often and negatively affect daily life. To help those looking to manage … Read more
Learn the benefits and risks for advising patients on complementary approaches to depression.
Strategies on how to manage your anger
Your loved one has neglected his or her chores for the day and you are rightfully annoyed. However, remember that those with ADHD are prone to forgetfulness, lateness, distractibility, etc. Try to keep your cool and explain your feelings at the appropriate time without victimizing your child, partner, or friend.
Tips on how to remedy anger you have provoked.
A new study has shown that students with ADD can have very high IQs but have difficulty with their working memories and processing speeds.