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Sean Leonard, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, shares how you can navigate your "freeze'' response during ...
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Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is an anxiety symptom that can be triggered by certain, anxiety-inducing situations. Here’s ...
The stress we carry is not just in our minds—it’s also trapped in our bodies. Here’s how “tapping” facilitates emotional ...
Stress is increasingly impacting physical and mental health due to societal, technological, and personal pressures. Key ...
Notice your stress triggers. Next time you find you are feeling stressed by something, simple techniques like deep breathing, ...
Lawyers are often trying our best to project a cool, confident demeanor even in moments when we’re feeling quite the opposite ...
It’s no secret that stress is a leading cause of physical illness, but the extent of the problem might surprise you. Studies show that 80-90% of all illnesses are stress ...
Your stress response—often referred to as “fight or flight”—kicks in. Hormones like adrenaline and cortisol flood your system, sharpening focus, quickening your heartbeat, and redirecting ...