Those with a fear of the unknown may experience intense feelings of distress and anxiety and may even have panic attacks.

Anxiety is both a mental ... all to facilitate coping with an unknown or adverse situation. It is a state of defense presided over by nerve circuits of fear and activated by misperception or ...

In my conversation with John McPhee on Power Athlete Radio, we dove deep into the complex nature of fear - a feeling that everyone faces, but one that changes a ...

If you fear going to the doctor because you are anxious about your health, this behavioral strategy can help you face your ...

Comedians joke about the upset politics cause during Thanksgiving dinner. Many people report feelings of anxiety after ...

Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure ...

Everyone has anxiety, or feelings of fear, from time to time. Anxiety can sometimes be so frequent and overwhelming that it affects your daily life. Persistent anxious feelings could be a sign of ...

In a poll from a mental-health-care company the same month, 79 percent of respondents reported that the presidential election made them feel anxious this year, and more than half thought about the ...

A friend who worked election night planned to manage her post-election anxiety with a nice bottle of wine ... but evidence ...

Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut feeling. These are all phrases many people use to describe fear and anxiety. You have likely felt anxiety inside your chest or stomach, and ...