Generalized Anxiety Disorder: 7 Personality Traits That Could Be Hiding Behind It

There's a recipe for generalized anxiety disorder. Just a bit of this and a bit of that, and your anxious meal is complete. Me worry? Why of course not, I just have uncontrollable bouts of hysterical concern, that’s all. I just rage against logic depending on the dramatic scenario in…

4 Types of Depression Revealed from Over a Thousand Brain Scans

There are not 1, but 4 types of depression ranging from insomnia to anxiety. Results were revealed through 1,100 brain scans. “I am depressed. It’s just a long-term bout of sadness which may or may not pass. It’s a simple disease, really, one which is known for its incredibly dark…

10 Reasons Why Highly Intelligent People Have Poor Social Skills

Do you suspect that you're more intelligent than most people, while others assume that you're dumb or slow because of a lack of social skills? It can be really frustrating when people think there's something deficient about you because you're not as glib and superficially quick-witted as they are. You're…

High Functioning Anxiety: 7 Signs That Someone Is Suffering

I'm high functioning anxiety, and I am your worst nightmare. No, really, I am. I guess that makes a cute status on a social site, but the statement is true. Anxiety is a condition that can be much worse than depression, mania or obsessive-compulsive disorder, all wrapped into one. Yes,…

Dealing with Anxiety: Harvard Psychologists Reveals a Science-Backed Approach

I believe Science has finally turned from medication to dealing with anxiety. This gets to the root of the problem, and we need a cure! As someone who has anxiety, I’ve suffered and dealt with the illness in many ways. The bad side: It sucks, plain and simple, the good…

5 Unexpected Advantages of Being Anxious, Backed by Science

Strangely, being anxious has some great advantages, according to recent studies. Anxiety! We hate it, it’s frustrating and nerve-racking! It can be crippling, bringing us to our knees and making us beg for mercy! Yes, anxiety is horrible sometimes, but guess what? We need it! Those who are more anxious…