4 Ways Greenery and Nature Can Ease Anxiety and Depression AnxietyBy dreamscapeJune 12, 2017By Jody Trager, PhD, Program Director at Promises Malibu Vista One of the greatest gifts of this world is nature. But with so much focus on working indoors and living in cities, there is a disconnection from this great source of beauty and grounding. Humans were meant to dwell in natural environments and separations from…
In the Danger Zone: Combining Medications for Insomnia, Anxiety & Depression AnxietyBy dreamscapeJune 2, 2017“I can’t sleep. I might have to take a couple of Ambien to go to sleep,” actor Heath Ledger told his sister on the phone the night before he died. She knew he had received prescriptions for co-occurring anxiety, depression and insomnia, and warned him not to mix his medications — she understood the dangers.…
What’s It Like to Have Social Anxiety Disorder? Please Don’t Ask. AnxietyBy dreamscapeMay 30, 2017It has often been said that if you want to know more about a particular topic, it’s best to go directly to the source, or the horse’s mouth — as it were. But with social anxiety disorder, things aren’t so easy. Ask me about it and the chances are I won’t be able to tell…
Celebrities Open Up About Having Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues AnxietyBy dreamscapeMay 5, 2017May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and many celebrities and prominent public figures are using the month as an opportunity to speak out about the mental health issues that affect them. Mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), dyslexia, autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and others will be highlighted and humanized…
Stress vs. Anxiety as Triggers for Addiction: Which Is Worse? AnxietyBy dreamscapeMarch 20, 2017Stress and anxiety are significant drivers of substance abuse. But what’s the difference between stress and anxiety, and how does each impact the development of addictive behaviors? A new study paper highlights the discovery of important distinctions between stress and anxiety, and reveals that anxiety may be the stronger catalyst for drug or alcohol problems.…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders AnxietyBy dreamscapeFebruary 17, 2017As a strategy for transcendence rather than coping, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an intriguing option for many people suffering from mental health disorders. Therapists who specialize in ACT believe we all have the potential to live a full and rich life, and that our encounters with depression, anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic…
Art Therapy for Anxiety Disorders AnxietyBy dreamscapeJanuary 25, 2017Art therapy is a holistic, mind- and heart-engaging practice with a proven track record of success in mental health treatment. Counselors with expertise in this form of therapy often recommend it for people struggling with anxiety disorders, and art therapy for anxiety has helped an impressive number of men, women, adolescents and children regain their…
FDA-Approved GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) Medications AnxietyBy dreamscapeJanuary 19, 2017Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a relatively common form of diagnosable anxiety that triggers outsized or unwarranted worry about a variety of everyday events or situations. Doctors commonly use medications as part of the treatment for this condition. Some of these medications are specifically approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for GAD treatment.…
Anxiety Medications: Side Effect Pros and Cons AnxietyBy dreamscapeJanuary 18, 2017If you have a condition called an anxiety disorder, you may receive some sort of anti-anxiety medication (also known as an anxiolytic) as part of your treatment. These medications are often quite effective at easing signs of anxiety such as extreme worry or fear. However, they also carry risks for certain side effects. Doctors typically…
A Stage-by-Stage Look at How Anxiety Derails Addiction Recovery AnxietyBy dreamscapeAugust 8, 2016Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the U.S. Almost 30% of Americans struggle with it at some point in their lives. And if you’ve got an anxiety disorder, research shows you’re two to three times more likely to struggle with substance abuse than the general population. It’s a combo that…
