Understanding social anxiety disorder and social phobia

Social anxiety disorder is also referred to as social phobia. It is a mental health condition that causes a person to suffer from a persistent and intense fear of being watched or judged by others in social situations. People with social anxiety disorder are afraid of being evaluated or rejected in ordinary interactions with others. […]

Why working from home may be causing you health issues

If you are isolated or working from home, you may be experiencing a whole world of new healthcare challenges. After the battering that we all took during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, some extra problems are coming around because the old pattern of leaving home each workday is being increasingly remodeled, and […]

Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

What is anxiety? Anxiety is the body’s response to stress, fear and apprehension. It’s completely normal to feel anxious now and again, especially before an important life event, test or interview. In fact, anxiety can often be productive if it motivates us to work harder or find creative solutions. Anxiety also triggers adrenaline which helps […]

Treating Thyroid Disease

The thyroid gland controls all the metabolic processes in the body through the hormones it produces. Thyroid disease occurs when either the thyroid gland is either underactive or overactive. Diagnosing and treating Thyroid disease is relatively simple, giving the sufferer of Thyroid disease the opportunity to live a healthy and active life with little side […]

To Take Antidepressants or Not?

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am 37 years old, married and have 3 young kids with another on the way. I’ll tell you another thing about myself, I take Lexapro, and it’s an antidepressant….. Even though I am not depressed…. And I can manage without it. Do you think I’m crazy? […]

Depression, Anxiety – Drugs & Side Effects

Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? Are you considering taking antidepressants? Here are the top 5 prescribed antidepressants, how they work and their side effects….