by Bertil Hjert on April 10, 2009
In recent years people suffering from anxiety have increasingly sought a variety of alternative therapies, approaches other than the two mainstream treatments offered by most professionals: cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.
The desire to explore alternative approaches reflects a general trend both in the mental health field as well as in medicine. Recent surveys have found that [...]
by Bertil Hjert on March 5, 2009
Panic Disorder is a distinct but related condition to panic attacks. These attacks are isolated instances of 4 or more of the below listed symptoms. Your attacks cross over into a panic disorder if:
1) you have had two or more attacks and
2) at least one of these attacks has been followed by an extended period [...]
by Bertil Hjert on March 2, 2009
Panic Disorder is a disturbing problem that is difficult to diagnosis and understand. The symptoms associated with this anxiety based condition could indicate a number of other health problems that have to be eliminated before a correct diagnosis is made. Once the problem is identified, sufferers often grapple with the question “why me?” While there [...]
by Bertil Hjert on February 24, 2009
One day, you wake up, look around and realize that your life has spun out of control. Your life, once so normal has become like a nightmare. Your job, your personal life, your family, your peace of mind has all been disturbed and you feel powerless to make any change or improvement.
The source of this [...]