article thumbnail

Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. Women face unique challenges that can trigger or intensify anxiety symptoms, from hormonal fluctuations to societal pressures and relationship dynamics.

article thumbnail

The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

While expanding trauma criteria is often justified as necessary for inclusivity and compassion, critics contend that these expansions may be driven, by some, out of self-interest. However, the following factors might be more plausible. Standard treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are effective for both MDD and GAD.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

May Cause Side Effects–Radical Acceptance and Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: An Interview with Brooke Siem

Mad in America

I’m diagnosing a depressive and anxiety disorder and recommending medication.” I think radical acceptance and radical self-awareness go hand in hand. But speaking it out loud defused it and I think that’s when the radical acceptance and the radical self-awareness had to come along.

article thumbnail

Alternatives to Xanax: Effective Non-Addictive Options for Anxiety Relief

Lightwork

However, when anxiety becomes chronic or excessive, it can significantly impact our daily lives. There are various types of anxiety disorders, each with its unique set of symptoms. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD): Characterized by an intense fear of social situations and being scrutinized or judged by others.

article thumbnail

Giving Caregivers a Platform: Meagan, Mother of Matt

Mad in America

But the combined intelligence and cognitive awareness of Matt and his mother’s tenacity for answers undoubtedly gave him a second chance on life. He went to his GP, who diagnosed him with “anxiety disorder” on top of his bipolar diagnosis and prescribed Xanax. It clearly was not a fit and he would not be helping Matt.

article thumbnail

How To Find Anxiety Relief Naturally

The Anxiety Guy

You will not find anxiety relief naturally until you begin understanding the differences between the conditioned self and your true self. From this vantage point you can begin to understand how automated our actions have become and that we actually have choices we’ve never become aware of until this very moment.

article thumbnail

Transform Your Anxiety With This Single Step

The Anxiety Guy

It’s time to break free from the shackles of anxiety and embrace a life filled with optimism and self-empowerment. Understanding anxiety and its impact on negative thinking Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger , but when it becomes chronic and overwhelming, it can lead to negative thinking patterns.