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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 DisordersWhen 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.
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Anxiety and Depression, Webinars and Q&AsThis webinar is presented by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
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Anxiety and Depression, Webinars and Q&AsLearn the connection between the brain and the gut and how to calm your butterflies.
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Anxious Stomach: Gut-Brain ConnectionWhat is an appropriate level of COVID-19 worry and what steps can you take to reduce your anxiety Today I had a Zoom call with a patient who leaves deliveries on her porch for a week and then disinfects the packages before opening them. Another patient shared how upon returning home she removes all her
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How to Overcome AnxietyTop Ten Anxiety Reduction Strategies for Fear of the Coronavirus During this time of national crisis, we must manage two things simultaneously: 1) Protect ourselves from the Coronavirus, and 2) Protect ourselves from anxiety. If your anxiety, fear, and worry has been overwhelming, put these ten strategies into practice. Media Distancing: To stop the spread
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How to Overcome AnxietySounds can startle us when they are loud and unexpected. But some sounds don’t scare us, they make our skin crawl. Think of the screeching feedback of a microphone. Or, if you’re old enough to remember, fingernails scraping across a chalkboard. Most people cringe at these sounds. For people with misophonia, however, ordinary everyday noises
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MisophoniaIf anyone knows how stressful the holiday season can be, it’s Santa Claus. Every year he manages a global delivery operation, supervises thousands of elves, handles supply-chain issues, and somehow still manages to stay cheerful. Curious about his secret, I sat down with Santa to ask how he handles holiday stress. KEN: Tell me, Santa,
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Holiday StressEver 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. Stomach problems are one of
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Anxious Stomach: Gut-Brain Connection