Facebook and Social Media Addiction

Facebook Depression

You may have heard the term “Facebook depression.” It is a condition worth considering if you, or someone you know, is struggling with feelings of depression and tends to spend regular, possibly excessive, time perusing facebook. Theodore Roosevelt is quoted to have said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” And while, by sheer human nature…

Suffering from Anxiety

Causes and Concerns Surrounding Anxiety in America

As the most common mental illness in the United States, anxiety disorders affect a huge range of Americans. There is a huge range of different types of disorders, as well as various levels of severity in those disorders. Looking at the numbers behind these disorders, why this is such a common issue, and how people…

Phobias - Spider in Web

Top Ten Phobias and How to Overcome Them

A phobia, or a fear of something, is not always easy to overcome. Often we have irrational fears of things such as spiders, snakes, or small spaces, and we’re not sure how to deal with those in an acceptable manner or stop ourselves from getting upset. Below, you’ll find the most common ten phobias as…