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How the drug D-cycloserine (DCS) can enhance Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Exposure therapy is a well-known treatment for phobias and anxiety disorders, and recent research seeks to make exposure therapy even more effective through DCS, a drug that boosts learning in order to strengthen and speed up the effects of the … Continue reading →

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10 Truths About Panic Attacks

Your mind starts to race, your heart begins to pound, and you feel dizzy, shaky, and numb all at once. Panic attacks can be a horrifying experience – check out what Anxiety.org readers have to say about panic attacks and … Continue reading →

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A less traditional class of drugs could offer effective treatment for PTSD

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that results from exposure to a traumatic experience or from witnessing a life-threatening event such as violence, abuse, accident, war, disaster, or any situation that seriously threatens the integrity of a … Continue reading →

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How To Treat Anxiety in 6 Steps Using Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation, a holistic mind-body treatment based in Buddhist psychology, is a powerful tool clinically proven to treat anxiety. This technique works by stopping the cycle of negative thoughts and helping you manage your feelings. The process of mindfulness meditation … Continue reading →

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Understanding Traumatic Stress

Stress is something we all face. It comes in many forms and differs across contexts, from work-related or financial stress, to social problems, to new life changes, to internal experiences. Some stressors are minor or short term, while others may … Continue reading →

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