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A Randomised Controlled Trial of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or a waiting list for treating a Specific Phobia of Vomiting (emetophobia) abcda Lori Riddle-Walker , David Veale , Cynthia Chapman , Frank Ogle , Donna Rosko , efga Sadia Najmi , Lana M. Walker , Pete Maceachern , Thomas Hicks a Argosy University, San Diego Campus, … Read More about CBT Study For Specific Phobia of Vomiting (Emetophobia)

The most widely used tranquilizer in America is more addictive than Valium – and is often less effective than nondrug treatments for anxiety. The woman we’ll call Rachel G. – now age 31 – had experienced attacks of anxiety since she was a child. But those occasional incidents did not prevent her from marrying and … Read More about High Anxiety – Consumer Reports Magazine

Getting The Upper Hand On Anxiety. When we are anxious we tend to get reactive and unfortunately do things and focus on things that only fuels the vicious cycle of anxiety. But you don’t have to fall into anxiety’s ploy. First you can focus on calming the mind and body. Then you can use your … Read More about Getting the Upper Hand on Anxiety

It makes sense that we feel angry at emotions that we believe caused us turmoil in our lives. But getting angry at our anxiety is a tactic that frankly doesn’t work. Why not try something new? Transform the default belief “Panic is evil” into, “What can I learn as a student of panic?” Play with … Read More about Anxiety As Your Teacher

There are many excellent self-help techniques that will help you in recovery from panic. However, really conquering panic and anxiety requires you to go beyond technique and focus on changing your attitude. Experts in the field of panic and anxiety know that it is possible to get panic under control solely with attitude change without … Read More about Protect Yourself Against Panic

Recall the last time you felt anxious, did you want to remain in the present and accept it or did you want to get rid of it as fast as you could? If you struggle with anxiety you probably run from your anxious feelings. However, it is by remaining in the present and accepting it, … Read More about How to Cope with Anxiety: AWARE

Can thinking really change how your brain actually works? Well, at the University of Toronto, Dr. Mayberg, Zindel Segal, and their colleagues discovered just that. In their research they had been using brain imaging to measure activity in the brains of depressed adults. They separated the depressed individuals into two groups: one group received the … Read More about Cognitive Therapy Can Change Your Brain