Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal, and possibly, helpful emotion. The dictionary definition says that anxiety is a state of distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. Reasonable amount of anxiety can make you vigilant and prepare you to cope with challenging or frightening situation. But an excessive or out of context anxiety is considered a problem. In psychiatry, anxiety disorder is an umbrella term to describe various forms of mental disorders characterized by excessive worrying, uneasiness, apprehension and fear.

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Posted By Saswati Sarkar, June 23, 2020 at 09:34am

Recent research reveals that incidence of postpartum depression is increasing among new moms, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here we share the best coping strategies to help you in your journey as a mother.
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Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, June 17, 2020 at 08:11pm

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Posted By Saswati Sarkar, April 27, 2020 at 06:30pm

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Posted By Saswati Sarkar, April 23, 2020 at 11:34pm

There has been a 20 per cent rise in mental health issues in India, reports a survey by the Indian Psychiatry Society. We have identified six lockdown life situations that are overwhelming you amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how to steer clear of them.
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Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, April 09, 2020 at 09:00pm

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Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, April 04, 2020 at 09:16pm

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Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, February 28, 2020 at 11:10am

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Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 28, 2020 at 10:42am

Anxiety disorders can be managed with proper help from a medical professional. But you need to first recognize the symptoms to find a solution.
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Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, February 08, 2020 at 12:33pm

Anxiety can make you irrational. Today, health tips from us will tell you how you can get this problem under control easily and naturally.
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Posted By Editorial Team, February 05, 2020 at 09:50am

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Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, January 11, 2020 at 05:22pm

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Posted By ANI, January 09, 2020 at 11:26am

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Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, January 08, 2020 at 02:01pm

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Posted By ANI, January 06, 2020 at 11:18am

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Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, December 31, 2019 at 06:24pm

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Posted By Editorial Team, December 18, 2019 at 10:59am

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Posted By Debjani Arora, December 10, 2019 at 10:33am

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Posted By Editorial Team, December 09, 2019 at 04:11pm

We don't factor in mental health when worrying about the impacts of sugar craving. However, a spate of studies suggests that we should not the mental health challenges that our sweet tooth comes with.
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Posted By Paras Hemrajani, December 02, 2019 at 01:49am

According to a new study, excessive social media use, television viewing and computer use are linked with increased risk of anxiety among adolescents. Read on to know about other 'strange' sources of anxiety.