Everyone gets anxious from time to time. Anxiety is sometimes thought of as the energy of life, as it motivates us to do, or not do, certain things. But there is a point where it becomes painful, where it interferes with daily living, and that is where it becomes Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
It’s another sleepless night, already 4am, and you have to get up in two hours. You have yet to sleep. Your mind will not shut off long enough to let sleep come. You keep thinking and thinking, worrying at times. This is insomnia and it’s one of the sleep issues that can arise from anxiety and anxiety-based disorders.
Research indicates that showing gratitude everyday can increase happiness and improve self-esteem while decreasing depression and stress.
According to a recent study, individuals who are exposed to sunlight or bright indoor light early in the morning experience less stress, feel less depressed and sleep better at night than those who are not.
Both Buddhism and contemporary neuroscience agree: there is no permanent “you” or consistent, objective self. The Western idea that we remain the same moment to moment is an illusion. Rather, we are a set of cells, with brain and body in constant flux.
In the course of therapy, you may find that your therapist assigns you weekly or regular “homework” assignments. Many clients are at first resistant to homework, feeling like they already have full schedules and can’t fit in another task. Some of us may even have negative associations with the term “homework.”
Minute Mindfulness is a simple way to allow mindfulness practice to be more accessible to a Western audience – even those suffering from depression and anxiety.
If you think you might be suffering from anxiety, you may be wondering how to find out for sure. This article explains how to test The Anxiety Hypothesis.
People who suffer from depression, obesity and a number of other complaints may benefit from more time spent in nature, according to a recent report.
