The cause of anxiety lies within ourselves. For whatever reason the condition developed, (perhaps as a result of a one-off traumatic event, or years of negative thinking) it developed as our way of coping with stressful situations or phobias and therefore it stands that the key to overcoming anxiety lies within ourselves too. Prescription drugs may ease our symptoms but the cause lies dormant and...

Anxiety can cause a variety of physical and mental symptoms. Seek the advice of your health care professional if these symptoms are affecting your daily life. Here are a few of the most common anxiety symptoms. Chest Pain Chest pains are a frightening symptom of anxiety, and one that should not be taken lightly. If you are at all unsure about the cause of your chest pains, seek medical...

There are many people in the world who suffer from some form of anxiety and for these people these anxiety attacks may be mild or they could be very severe. While there are many ways of treating anxiety attacks, it's first important to identify what your anxiety attack symptoms are. There are the physical symptoms of anxiety attacks that manifest themselves in the form of headaches, dizziness,...

Thousands of people have been taught to overcome their shyness and social problems using a few simple mental 'games'. Now, the secret will be revealed. Jon Mercer is a personal development coach and the creator of the EasyCalm System for overcoming Panic Attacks and Anxiety. He was someone who suffered for many years with big social problems. Some people call it social phobia; others...

A few years ago, I was at work one afternoon when all of a sudden I felt as though I couldn't breathe. My chest was tight and my ears felt as though water was rushing through them. I began to cry, which is something I almost never do. My co-workers wanted to call an ambulance, but I didn't want to make a scene. I allowed two of them to take me to a nearby emergency room. Once there, my...