Blog Posts on Anxiety

5 Ways You Can Take Your Stress Level Down a Notch or Two

Are the pressures of life weighing you down? Constant tension has been known to affect physical health, thoughts and emotions, and behavior in adverse ways. Left unchecked, stress can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Nobody needs those types of negative consequences running through their body or…

Grateful or Not—The Choice Is Up to You!

We’re now in November—the official month for giving thanks! But I know that some days—some weeks—it’s really hard to feel grateful. Although Scripture encourages us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to “Give thanks in all circumstances,” we all face difficulties that challenge our gratitude to the core! Situations abound that cause our joyfulness in life to be shaken:…

What’s The Main Difference Between Concern and Full-Blown Anxiety? (Part 2/2)

Anxiety is a mental health disorder affecting millions of individuals from childhood through adulthood. In Part 1, we looked at some of the basic symptoms of anxiety that can bring about debilitating effects for those living with this malady. We’ll now consider various coping methods. Effective Tools for Managing Anxiety Several strategies that may help you include: Making a…

What’s The Main Difference Between Concern and Full-Blown Anxiety? (Part 1/2)

You may think your worries about day-to-day happenings are normal. However, you may actually be dealing with anxiety without knowing it. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the…