For those who don't suffer from anxiety, it is hard for them to understand exactly what it feels like. Everyone feels a little anxiety at least once in their lifetime, and in some cases anxiety is an appropriate reaction to be feeling. However, for the people who feel anxious all the time with no cause, that's when the anxiety can be come a mental illness. Anxiety disorders are a serious mental illness because it can lead to other illnesses such as depression. Here are some common symptoms people feel when having anxiety:
Warning Signs of Serious Alcohol Dependency
What to Know if You Love a Person with a Mental Illness
Battling a mental illness is far from easy, and trying to live a "normal" life on top of that can make it even more difficult. Relationship are challenging for anyone, but for those with a mental illness it can be even more difficult. Just because someone is battling a mental illness, doesn't mean that relationship is impossible, it just means there may be more work that needs to be put in on both sides. According to Lindsay Holmes, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, there are few things you should know if you love someone with a mental illness.
9 Habits of Confident People
Confidence is something is hard to come by. When someone has confidence, it is something that most people will notice. Sometimes just by looking at someone you can tell if they are confident in themselves or not. Usually, when you are confident you can achieve anything that you want too. According to Susie Moore, a contributor writer for the Huffington Post, says that confident people have certain habits.
What Not to Ask or Say to Someone in Recovery
When someone you know is in recovery it can be difficult to know what to say or ask. For most people you may think you are saying or asking the right thing, however it could be completely wrong. Constance Scharff Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today says there are six things to never ask or say to someone who is in recovery.
Five Reasons People Abuse Their Partners
Domestic violence is not a problem in every relationship but it does happen. Whether your the one being abused or you are a loved one of someone who is being abused, it is hard to understand why the abuser would do such a thing. Abusive relationships are extremely dangerous and it is important to figure out a safe way to leave the relationship. Here are five reasons why someone may act in an abusive manor.
Get Sober for Someone You Love
If you can’t get sober for yourself, you can always get sober for a loved one. Sometimes it’s hard for people to do something for themselves. But thinking about others can make getting sober worth its challenges. For instance, if you’re in early recovery and you’re already facing difficulties, without a commitment or purpose, it can be easy to turn back to your old life. Without having meaningful reason behind sobriety, you might so easily say it’s not worth it and return to drinking or drugging.
Signs You Might Have Seasonal Depression
Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. With the winter season we get shorter days, it's colder, and there is usually less sunshine. Due to these changes some people tend to feel a drop in their mood. This is also known as "Seasonal Depression." Guy Winch Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, says there are 10 signs you can look for that might point to seasonal depression.
How to Keep Your Relationship Strong After Having a Baby
When it comes to happiness in a marriage, those with a newborn are known to be the most dissatisfied. When a baby is brought into a relationship, there are a lot of things that end up changing. The newlywed stage ends quickly. According to The Seleni Institute, there are 5 ways you can keep your relationship strong after welcoming a new baby.
Easy Practices to Feel Better About Your Life
It is extremely easy for us to let our emotions get to us, and ruin our day. Not only do we need to take care of our physical health but also need to take care of our emotional health. Our minds are very powerful thing and we can easily get too caught up in negative thoughts. Aldo Civico Ph.D., a contributor writer for Psychology Today, has some tips on how to feel better about your life.