Diagnosis stories are not neat and tidy, even if the diagnosis itself makes a lot of sense. Diagnosis is one answer, but it’s not always comforting. And the meaning it has for different people, even different members of the same family, can be mixed. Article continues after announcement “When Emily got sick, I … Read more
“I immediately experience crying and shaking, feeling like I’m having a heart attack, and the crying just won’t stop.” 57-year-old Ayala Bin Haroush, a resident of Nahariya, told about anxiety attacks. In the last two and a half years. “It’s changed my life, it’s unbearable. Everything hurts. When my husband isn’t home, I live in … Read more
Open this image in the gallery: Photo by Marley Allen Ash first person A daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? Check out our tips tgam.ca/essayguide. I blinked as the MRI machine began its loud, pulsating pulse. Two weeks ago, I was expected to be in and out of the hospital … Read more
A recent study published in Social Psychology and Personality Science suggests that people with social anxiety experience more meaningful and playful social interactions when communicating through digital channels or in small groups. The findings provide evidence that adjusting the social environment to feel more in control helps socially anxious individuals get the most out of … Read more
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