Articles for tag: Fear of Dying, GAD, Heart Palpitations, Palpitations

Understanding Anxiety Disorders: Why and How People Get Anxious

Anxiety and anxiety disorders are related, but are different from each other. Anxiety is a normal feeling that occurs whenever something important is about to happen. Anxiety disorder, however, is a persistent overwhelming feeling of distress and fear. It is chronic, unremitting, and can grow worse. Sadly, anxiety disorders are the most common illnesses in ...

Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Everyone suffers from stress, but for the millions of people living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), stress is not just a temporary struggle. People living with GAD become so worried and overcome with anxiety by life’s issues that it can take over their existence. It is important for society to realize that GAD is a ...