Your heart is racing, your breath has spun out of control, and you feel weak. And no, you didn’t just complete a marathon. You were sitting there, engaging in no physical activity whatsoever, and ...

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Grounding techniques are strategies that can help someone manage traumatic memories or strong emotions. Examples include breathing exercises and focusing on the five senses. The purpose of grounding ...

Grounding, also known as earthing, is when you stand on the earth or have contact with a product that’s grounded into the earth. This is thought to connect your body to the natural electric charge of ...

During moments of anxiety, the brain is on constant alert in any environment. Even places you frequent, such as jobs, grocery stores, and your own neighborhood, can feel overly stimulating. In some ...

Priscilla Warner, 70, suffered her first panic attack at the age of 15. Back then, nobody had a word for what she was experiencing, and therapy wasn’t on anyone’s radar. Her doctor prescribed Librium ...

Have you ever felt anxious or overwhelmed? Experienced racing thoughts or thinking about too many thoughts at one time? You are not alone. What is the nervous system and how does it relate to feeling ...

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), generalized anxiety disorder affects 6.8 million adults in the U.S. (about 3.1% of the population) — yet only 43.2% receive ...

By scheduling a specific time to worry, we can teach our brains: ‘I decide when I engage with these thoughts, not anxiety,’ said licensed therapist Lisa Chen. That one sentence speaks to the heart of ...

Grounding techniques are strategies that can help a person manage their traumatic memories or strong emotions. Examples include breathing exercises and focusing on the five senses. The purpose of ...