Jan 30, 2010
How Do I Know I Have An Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety is a part of life for everyone. But how is anxiety disorder different from normal anxiety? That’s the question I had. I had to learn three important facts about anxiety. First, it’s only a disorder if the attacks last a long time – well past any event that could have triggered anxiety. Second, a disorder can lead to a phobia such as agoraphobia. Third, a disorder involves having intense... read more
Jan 21, 2008
When a Family Member Has an Anxiety Disorder
1. Be predictable, don”t surprise them. If you say you are going to meet them somewhere at a certain time, be there. If you agree to respond to a certain anxious habit in a certain way, stick to the plan. 2. Don”t assume that you know what the affected person needs, ask them. Make a mutual plan about how to fight the anxiety problem. 3. Let the person with the disorder set the pace for... read more
