agoraphobia

Do I have Agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia is most often a consequence of frequent or severe panic attacks. It starts as avoiding all situations thought to trigger panic attacks. The avoiding usually comes to play within a week after the first panic attack. If you see yourself in some of these situations it is possible you suffer from agoraphobia: you consciously…
anxiety-problem

Do you have an anxiety problem? Nine questions to ask yourself

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If you are not sure if you have an anxiety problem and/or agoraphobia, here are some basic questions that you need to ask yourself: Do you often experience a strong fear that quickly reaches its peak and lasts for 10 or more minutes? Is this fear sometimes quite unexpected? Are you particularly nervous or worried about…
breathing exercises for anxiety

Breathing exercises for anxiety

Various clinical studies have shown that voluntarily regulated breathing practice can improve anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, depressive disorders, etc. Breathing practices can even substitute the psycho-therapeutic process by reducing anxiety and defensiveness. This practice also helps people to regain feelings of meaningful connection, bonding, and love for those who feel disconnection or emotional numbing, which…