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In this article, we examine the relationship between anxiety disorders and SDs, using DSM-IV-TR categories, although we are conscious of the limits of this approach. In doing so, we will consider not only the dichotomy between normal and pathological functioning but also the issue of sexual satisfaction as part of wellness. Anxiety can be defined…

Some people who have panic attacks find it difficult to recall what happened just before or during an attack. Panic-related memory loss can happen for some of the same reasons that general anxiety leads to memory loss. Panic attacks — brief episodes of extreme fear — are a type of anxiety. They come on quickly, often without…

Many people respond to traumatic or distressing memories by burying them or pushing them away. If your worries overwhelm and exhaust you to the point where you begin to have trouble functioning, you might try to block or suppress them in order to cope. You might not forget a specific event entirely, but refusing to…

If you live with anxiety, you know it can serve as a powerful distractor. Your worries might occupy your thoughts to the point where you can’t seem to escape them, even when you try. Worry and distress might eventually become repeating background tracks for your day. No matter what you do, you’re also attempting to manage…

Anxiety can make it tough to get enough restful sleep. If you aren’t lying awake, replaying a loop of anxious thoughts, you might wake up frequently or have troubling dreams. A few nights of poor sleep can leave you feeling foggy, distracted, and unable to concentrate, though you probably won’t experience any major health impacts. Regular sleep deprivation can have serious…

Ever heard of the stress hormone? Cortisol earns this nickname because it helps kick your body into fight-flight-freeze mode during times of increased stress. This hormone has several important functions, and the right amount can even help you form memories. This might help explain why mild anxiety can actually help improve memory. Too much cortisol, on the other hand, can…