Do you suffer from social anxiety or have a social phobia? If so, you’re not alone. Approximately 12% of the population in the U.S, or 19.2 million people, suffer from this condition. It is the third most prevalent psychological issue in the United States, coming in third behind depression and alcohol dependence. The anxiety in social anxiety is concentrated on fear of …
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Using Neuroscience To Help Control Stress
We live in very stressful times. Sometimes stress and anxiety get the best of us and take over our lives. Neuroscience tells us that there are three emotional systems that help regulate our nervous system and motivate our behavior. We have a "Threat and Protection" system which helps us respond and react to danger. When this system is active, cortisol and other stress hormones …
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