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Stress and the Brain-Gut Connection Ever wonder why you get “butterflies” in your stomach before doing something stressful? Or why you feel like your stomach is “tied in knots” after an argument? Researchers have identified a powerful connection between the gut and the brain that makes the gut especially susceptible to stress and other emotions. […]
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Anxiety and Depression, Anxious Stomach: Gut-Brain ConnectionHow Did I Get This Way? How Anxiety Disorders Start and Take Over Two coworkers arrive at their office building on a Monday morning. As they approach the elevators, they notice a sign taped to the wall: ELEVATOR TEMPORARILY MALFUNCTIONING Oddly, people are still riding the elevator. Both glance at the sign again and feel
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Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety DisordersGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder involves excessive worry and anxiety about many different areas of life, such as health, finances, work, getting lost, the future, their children, or being a victim of a crime. People with GAD often feel “on edge,” struggle to relax, and may experience physical symptoms such as muscle tension,
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Anxiety DisordersEmetophobia is the fear of vomiting or the fear of seeing others vomit. Unlike many common phobias, such as public speaking, heights, snakes, or flying, the fear of vomit can be pervasive and all-consuming. Most people with phobias can avoid the object of their fear and go about their lives with relatively little disruption. If
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Emetophobia, PhobiasIn this webinar, ADAA board member Ken Goodman, LCSW, and a former patient who suffered with vehophobia talk about how to conquer this debilitating fear.
Overcoming the Fear of Driving Read More »
Driving, Webinars and Q&AsWhen times are difficult, we often respond to our suffering with self-criticism, self-punishment, or pleasure withholding. In this webinar you will learn how to use self-compassion, the art of treating yourself with kindness, care, and respect.
Self-Compassion: Tending to Your Struggles with Loving-Kindness Read More »
Anxiety and Depression, Webinars and Q&AsThis webinar is presented by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Thriving with Anxiety and Depression with Dr. Ashley Smith Read More »
Anxiety and Depression, Webinars and Q&AsKen and a former emetophobia sufferer talk about how she freed herself from the fear of vomit, including the use of exposure therapy.
Overcoming Fear of Vomiting Part 2 Read More »
Emetophobia, Exposure Therapy and ERP, Webinars and Q&AsKen Goodman, LCSW, explains the pervasive nature of emetophobia, the vicious cycle which keeps sufferers trapped, and the strategy for conquering this all-consuming fear.
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Emetophobia, Webinars and Q&AsKen Goodman and another former health anxiety sufferer discuss what it takes to conquer health anxiety.
Health Anxiety Part 2 Read More »
Health Anxiety, Webinars and Q&As