Anxiety

The Prevalence of Self-Hatred and Shame in Borderline Personality Disorder

by Debra Brent | Nov 15, 2020 | Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder

Prevalence of Self-Hatred and Shame in Borderline Personality Disorder If you feel unsafe right now, please get help right away. If you are in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with the...

Suicidality Within Borderline Personality Disorder

by Debra Brent | Oct 25, 2020 | Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder

Suicidality Within Borderline Personality Disorder My last attempt to die by suicide was a little over 5 years ago. I say my last because it was also my 4th attempt. The thing is, I wish I could say it was only the 4th time I had entertained such thoughts....

Chronic Loneliness: The New Silent Killer?

by Debra Brent | Oct 12, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression

I often thought for years that depression was the sole description of what I struggled with until I picked up on the meaning of chronic loneliness. What is Chronic Loneliness? There is a difference between being alone and loneliness. Being alone is a physical state,...

Herbs for Anxiety and Depression: What to Know Before You Try Them

by Ryan Light | Sep 16, 2020 | Anxiety

Herbs and Safety: What to Consider Many people who struggle with anxiety and depression turn to medications for help. Some people also consider herbs, and herbs are sometimes described as a safer choice. However, “natural” does not automatically mean safe, and herbs...

Anxiety, Trauma and the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Debra Brent | Apr 8, 2020 | Anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have far-reaching after-effects which could cause an unprecedented surge in the diagnoses of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and emotional trauma. Nothing like this virus has ever before affected so many people, in so many...

Anatomy of an Anxiety Attack

by Ryan Light | Mar 19, 2020 | Anxiety

Anatomy of an Anxiety Attack – Anxiety attacks are normal body reactions – coping mechanisms – against different stressors and distressing predicaments. In other words, these are chemical, physical and emotional reactions that are elicited by fear, apprehension,...