anxiety

If you’ve found yourself reading every update about the cyclosporiasis outbreak, replaying everything you’ve eaten over the past two weeks, checking recall lists multiple times a day, or wondering whether you should stop eating certain foods altogether, you’re not alone. Outbreaks like this can be stressful for anyone. It’s normal…

Gabapentin can be a confusing medication, not least of which because of how many things it’s used for. It’s a seizure medication. It’s a nerve pain medication. It’s something people take for restless legs. And some people even use gabapentin for anxiety. While gabapentin isn’t FDA approved for anxiety, it’s…

Racing heart, sweaty palms, shallow breathing. If you’ve ever felt anxiety in your body like this, you know how debilitating it can be—and how great it would be to dial down those symptoms in a pinch. You’ve probably heard that taking propranolol for anxiety can do exactly that. Beta blockers…

For a lot of people, starting mental health medication and finally feeling like yourself again can be a huge relief. Such a relief, in fact, that you might wonder if you should stop going to therapy—or not bother starting if you haven’t already. “Do I need therapy, too?” is a…

Sometimes your therapist asks you a question that stops you in your tracks and completely shifts your perspective on a situation. For me, it was when my therapist asked me to picture my current situation as if it was a movie scene. Then came the breakthrough question: “What do you…

Have you given any thought to your cortisol levels lately? The so-called “stress hormone” has become a popular scapegoat, blamed for everything from exhaustion and bloating to anxiety, brain fog, muscle cramps, and lack of focus. But as with any health “issue” that gains traction on social media, it’s hard…

What if a lot of what you think is a problem to fix is actually just… being human? We’re living through a mental health awareness boom, which is mostly a good thing. But it’s also created a new kind of anxiety: the feeling that every uncomfortable thought or emotion is…

Both Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) are commonly prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat depression and anxiety. If you’ve been prescribed one of these medications—or are trying to decide between them—it’s understandable to have questions. Below, we’ll give you a clear, honest comparison to help you understand…

You’re folding laundry, sitting in traffic, or halfway through a perfectly fine Tuesday—and suddenly you’re crying. Not because anything happened. Not because you’re particularly sad. You just… are. It’s disorienting. Maybe even a little embarrassing. And the harder you try to figure out what’s wrong, the more elusive the answer…

You’re comparing antidepressants, and the options feel overwhelming. Celexa and Zoloft are both first-choice medications for depression, but they have different FDA approvals, side effect profiles, and drug interactions that could make one a better fit for you than the other. Here’s what you need to know to have an…

You’re lying in bed when an unexplainable wave of dread hits. Or maybe an irrational fear that something bad is about to happen ambushes you during your morning commute. These scenarios highlight how impending doom is like a party crasher: It doesn’t knock, but barges in, takes up the whole…

Your heart races during a normal work meeting. A friend’s offhand comment replays in your mind for days. You feel exhausted but can’t sleep, or you’re going through the motions but can’t quite feel present. If these moments sound familiar, you might be experiencing what’s become one of the most…