Although many people use the terms “anxiety” and “stress” interchangeably, they are actually two distinct conditions. Stress is a reaction to a stimulus, either internal or external. You may experience stress when you feel frustrated with something (like waiting in line behind a slow person) or when you are worried that you won’t meet expectations (such as missing a deadline).

Anxiety, on the other hand, is a feeling of dread, or nervousness and fear. It can be caused by negative thoughts and expectations, or as a reaction to stress. You may experience feelings of anxiety virtually all of the time and not understand why, or your feelings may be a reaction to something you are nervous about, like an upcoming business trip.

Abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain may cause generalized anxiety. Some studies show that anxiety can be brought on by genetics. In addition, Read the rest of this entry »»

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Chronic depression blues - Why do we feel so depressed? What makes us feel depressed? Will these feelings of depression ever go away?

I’m sure that most people have suffered from “the blues” at some stage in their lives, but for some people suffering from chronic depression, it is a lot like having “the blues” every day of the week. Does chronic depression set in and never go away? Why do some of us have to suffer like this and how often to you think to yourself “just get over it and sort yourself out?” How often do you think: “Maybe if I just start exercising every day, take time out to read, try and create a more positive attitude, it will all be ok.” Read the rest of this entry »»

Tags : Blues, Chronic Depression, Concentration, Medication, Negative Thoughts, Positive Thoughts, Therapy, Thinking