Causes of Morning Anxiety

Causes of Morning Anxiety

Do you struggle with morning anxiety?  Do you want to know why?  If so, read on, because this article describes potential causes and solutions to morning anxiety. Worries Some anxiety in the morning is normal because morning is when there is a sudden shift from the...
Three Effective PTSD Treatments

Three Effective PTSD Treatments

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder that results from exposure to trauma, such as being involved in a car accident or witnessing a suicide. According to the DSM-5, the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
Height Phobia

Height Phobia

Are you afraid of heights? How afraid? Have you ever wondered if you have a phobia (i.e. an extreme or irrational fear)? This article will explain the difference between a normal fear and a phobia of heights (sometimes called acrophobia), and end with a review of...
Beta-Blockers for Anxiety

Beta-Blockers for Anxiety

People who seek professional help for anxiety have usually prescribed a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).  However, in some cases, these individuals may benefit from a different type of medication called...
What Is Complex PTSD?

What Is Complex PTSD?

Perhaps you are already familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychological disorder associated with trauma exposure.  But have you heard of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)?  This is a mental health condition that develops in...