Test anxiety is a type of anxiety that can affect a test taker before, during, or after a test. It is an issue that many students deal with at one time or another. Anxiety is a normal human feeling that is part of life, and can often serve as a good form of adrenaline– for [...]
Emotions play an important part in our daily lives. Fear is one such emotion that is pre-programmed into all animals and people as an instinctual response to potential danger. As for what is fear biologically speaking, when a person experiences fear, certain areas in their brain such as the amygdala and the hypothalamus are immediately [...]
Emotional pain can be described as heartache that results from a painful experience, such as the loss of a loved one. It can stem from depression, anxiety, disappointment, fear or guilt, and tends to worsen when you replay and relive painful, traumatic events that occurred in the past. Emotional pain can become crippling when it [...]
Eating Disorders are a growing concern in today’s society and have been on the increase over the last few decades. Some causes of eating disorders are associated with the “ideal skinny figure” promoted by fashion and the media. In the end many people strive for modern culture’s thin ideal. When these factors are coupled with [...]
Anyone can feel down from time to time or experience bouts of emotional grief or sadness due to some unexpected life event. We grieve when someone dies, or feel sadness and loss when a close relationship ends, or even lose a job. All these feelings are normal and are part of the ups-and-downs of life. [...]
Claustrophobia is described as an intense fear of being trapped or confined in small spaces. The fear is often focused on not being able to escape or not having enough oxygen. A person dealing with claustrophobia often experiences great anxiety and difficulty breathing in small enclosed spaces, and may experience feelings of panic or even [...]
Just like adult anxiety, children can also suffer from anxiety. In fact, anxiety in children should be expected at specific times during development, and is in those cases regarded as normal (for example, the first day of school). Some children may also suffer from excessive shyness and may struggle to adjust to new situations. However, [...]
Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by the eating of a large amount of food in a short space of time (binging) followed by methods to ‘rid’ the body of the food (purging), such as self-induced vomiting, excessive use of laxatives, diuretics, fasting, or exercise.
It is normal to experience ups-and-downs, good days and bad days and the occasional I should never have gotten out of bed day, but as a general rule it is important to retain an inner calm or a middle ground to which we always return. However, individuals with Bipolar disorder experience extreme fluctuations of mood. [...]
Having a fear of flying (otherwise known as Aviophobia) can be extremely difficult and restricting. The world is becoming closer with the convenience of internet, telephones and air-travel, and in many circumstances flying is becoming a modern-day necessity. Close relatives immigrate, business opportunities demand travel to far off places and the wonders of the world [...]
Everyone has felt a little anxious at some time point in their lives. In fact, some degree of anxiety is perfectly normal! Both children and adults may suffer from routine anxiety, which is often brought on by physical situations. These situations can range from the first day of school to job interviews, flying on an [...]
Anorexia nervosa is classified as an eating disorder where sufferers have an obsession with food and are overly concerned with being thin. They are often so terrified of gaining weight that they go to extreme measures to lose or maintain a body weight that is below normal for their age and height. Anorexic individuals restrict [...]
Everyone has likely experienced anger at some time or another. While certain people become angry more often than others and have regular, intense outbursts, others tend to bottle their feelings and then explode or erupt without warning. Anger is a basic human emotion and a natural reaction to situations beyond our control. There are a [...]
The primary fear of someone suffering with Agoraphobia, is experiencing a panic attack in a crowded public place surrounded by unfamiliar faces and no escape routes or help in sight. A panic attack can be a terrifying experience where the heart races and it may be difficult to maintain normal breathing patterns. The sudden feeling [...]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children, commonly referred to as ADHD, is characterized by poor concentration, hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsiveness that are inappropriate for the child’s age. ADHD child symptoms include becoming easily distracted by sights and sounds in their environment, inability to concentrate for long periods of time, restlessness and impulsiveness, a tendency to [...]
Adult ADHD is a neurological brain disorder that presents itself as a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at the same level of mental development. ADHD (which usually begins with ADHD in childhood) has only recently been investigated. While some teens outgrow ADHD [...]
Children (under 12 years of age) with attention deficit disorder lack the ability to focus and concentrate. Attention deficit disorder in children affects daily functioning, as they may have difficulty in completing their school work and are often in trouble with parents and teachers. This is similar to adults with ADD who often experience problems [...]
Attention deficit disorder, also commonly referred to as ADD, is a group of symptoms that affect concentration and a person’s ability to focus. It can also cause mood swings and other social problems. How Does ADD Manifest in Adults? Those experiencing adult ADD ADHD symptoms may find it hard to follow directions, remember information, concentrate, [...]
We’ve all been guilty of road rage now and again – generally it is virtually unimaginable not to lose your cool in some situations, similar to when a driver makes a hasty lane change to cut you off, almost leading to an accident. It’s ok to not bottle your emotions completely – go ahead and call [...]
Burnout is a term that is given to a state of physical or emotional exhaustion. It is most commonly attributed to work or a particular task, but can also be related to stressful relationships and roles (e.g. parenting or caring for an aged family member). A person experiencing burnout simply feels as though they are [...]
