It is impossible to get rid of anxiety because it exists to help us, says cognitive psychotherapist Owen O'Kane. Instead, he ...

A lot of us get nervous in social situations, such as going on a first date, dinner with friends or speaking in front of a group of people. But at what point do nerves turn into full-blown social ...

Being in a crowded room gives April anxiety, while “uncomfortable situations” make Dawn anxious; April deals with this anxiety by reminding herself that she’s “been through this before,” along with ...

It’s the most common psychological symptom in the world. Whether you are a 6-year-old boy or a 96-year-old grandmother, you experience it on a regular basis, even when good things are happening. It is ...

Social anxiety disorder is the persistent fear or anxiety of being judged or rejected in a social situation. It’s also called "social phobia." People with social anxiety disorder often worry about how ...

Some athletes develop anxiety about their ability to succeed in their athletic endeavors. Such anxiety can cause them to develop physical symptoms including hyperventilation, shortness of breath, a ...

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A 1999 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania has written what she termed an age-appropriate chapter book, to help youngsters ages 9 to 14 recognize the toll that stress takes on their bodies ...

If you have anxiety, you're definitely not alone, although you probably feel pretty isolated. This common condition, which ...

School is a huge part of life for most teens—it’s where they learn, hang with friends, and participate in their favorite activities. But for some, school can be overwhelming and trigger anxiety and ...