Do’s and Don’ts: Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Fear and anxiety are natural human responses to danger. The difference between them is that fear arises from an immediate, real threat, for example, hearing a siren, screeching brakes, or a loud, unfamiliar noise. When the danger passes, the fear and all its accompanying symptoms fade away. Anxiety, on the other hand, is a completely […]
The Pendulum Swing Between Hope and Despair
In these times of sharp shifts between hope and despair, we experience brief moments of optimism from media reports, which are immediately replaced by feelings of despair, stress, and stagnation. Unfortunately, Israeli citizens have had to get used to this cycle over the past year and three months, but it’s important to understand the effect […]
Social Anxiety: When Every Encounter Becomes a Challenge
We all have moments when we feel excited, a little pressured, or even scared before a social gathering, an event with a lot of people, or when we have to speak in front of others, like giving a lecture or presentation. This is completely natural. However, when social interaction is accompanied by a deep, paralyzing […]