anxiety

Is there anyone who has not experienced some degree of anxiety? It is the most common emotional condition reported in the United States. If you are unfortunate enough to also suffer from panic attacks, I don’t have to tell you how frightening they can be.

There is good news — most often both can be reduced and, in many cases, completely managed without taking medication. As you may be aware, physicians will tell you some anxiety medications often can be habit-forming and potentially addictive.

First, let’s discuss anxiety. Words like nervous, worried and afraid are often associated with this state. That’s not necessarily all bad, you know. You often hear comedians and performers claim that if they haven’t had some degree of stage fright, their performance suffers. That’s also true of many other endeavors in life, in which a degree of tension puts us more on our game. The problem is when the anxious moments don’t end and begin to interfere with one’s ability to function and enjoy life on a daily basis.