Why Coping with Anxiety Makes Us Anxious

How do we cope with the background factors mentioned in last week’s blog, Causes of Anxiety Disorders? An individual who is sensitive and intelligent will usually develop coping mechanisms to deal with her environment. Following is a list of common responses. A number...

Causes of Anxiety Disorders

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series on Anxiety, its causes and what to do about it. This article describes the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to anxiety disorders.

Facing and Overcoming Fear

I’ve been reading an excellent book called Feel the Fear …And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers, PhD. Dr. Jeffers’ premise is that there are multiple levels of fear. Fear is a normal part of life but if it paralyzes us from taking action or prevents us...