Many doctors today believe there is a link between stress and infertility. The notion of “trying too hard” may actually be true! In fact, some doctors believe that up to 30% of all infertility problems may be caused by stress related to infertility. For example, researchers at the University of California, San Diego reported that,…
Social phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) is a fear of one or more social situations where there might be unfamiliar people or judgment by others. Typically people with social phobia worry that they will embarrass themselves in such a situation, either by showing symptoms of anxiety (e.g., blushing, sweating) or by otherwise acting in a way…
Dysthymic Disorder, or Dysthymia, is a depressive disorder characterized by chronic, low grade depressive symptoms. These symptoms persist for two years or more without symptom remittance, or with only brief symptom-free intervals. Dysthymic Disorder generally has an early onset and is particularly pernicious; individuals with dysthymic disorder are at greater risk for developing Major Depressive…
What is Health Anxiety/Hypochondriasis? Health anxiety, also known as hypochondriasis, is preoccupation or excessive worry about one’s physical health or a particular body part. Often times individuals may worry they have a disease or life-threatening illness, causing a great deal of distress. The level of worry and preoccupation often interferes with other aspects of the…
Sleep disorders and insomnia are common to the general population and can have a variety of effects on individual’s mood, performance, and health. Insomnia is the perception of poor quality sleep due to difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently with difficulty returning to sleep, and/or early morning rising. If you suffer from sleep disorders you…
Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than 3 months and can be caused by a specific set of conditions. These conditions are as follows: the presence of a chronic disease, damage to the pain nerves, and changes in the brain and spinal cord. Although for many of those who suffer from chronic pain the…