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- The Top Ten Reasons the Majority of People Are Bored and Unfulfilled - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Dennis SimsekHave you perfected the part of you that puts on a happy face for people so they don't realize how unhappy you are? Have you resigned yourself to the idea that, even though you want so much more in your life - better friendships, increased energy, time for yourself and your family - you will ...
Views: 5732(4 votes) - Heart Palpitations Due To Your Anxiety Keeping You Up At Night? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDuring my 6 year battle with an anxiety disorder I remember taking multiple tests like a stress test, ecg, blood tests, holter monitor and more all because of one frightening and annoying symptom of anxiety... heart pounding during sleep time. These pounding heart sensations used to keep me up ...
Views: 4292 - Top 10 Feelings And Signs Of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Dennis SimsekFor many years anxiety was viewed by people as some sort of a weakness in character. They attributed this state of mind and body to the weakness of will. The basic recommendation for battling anxiety was just to gather up one’s will and go on with life, as if nothing was really happening inside ...
Views: 3927 - The Power Of Auto-Suggestion Over Fear And Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Dennis SimsekMore and more professional athletes these days are understanding the benefits of tapping into their subconscious mind. Look at Ray Lewis, an all-star line backer in football. Every pre-game he repeatedly uses auto-suggestion in an unbelievably convincing way. He does this to ramp up his ...
Views: 3796 - 6 Things You Must Know That Will Stop Your Performance Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhen you suffer from performance anxiety, you know it by your immediate physical reactions and symptoms which include (but are not limited to) feeling sweaty and faint, fear of losing absolute control, trembling, hyperventilating, shaky voice, diarrhea, weakness in the knees, dry mouth, a desire ...
Views: 3040(2 votes) - What Is Depersonalization And Where Does It Come From? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Dennis SimsekPersonally I don't think that Depersonalization Disorder exists and believe that this is just another symptom of anxiety that can in time be overcome. Depersonalization can be described as a recurring feeling of detachment from ones own body, as if being in a dream like state and not really ever ...
Views: 2664 - Top 10 Ways To Greatly Improve Your Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2013 from Dennis Simsek1) Get Movin And Groovin! Movement creates momentum, positive momentum. Do you like to go dancing and feel that nightclubs and bars are a thing of the past for you? Schedule dance time at home to your favorite songs rather then sitting in front of the tube! Take a walk in nature and observe ...
Views: 2574(1 vote) - My experience with tennis, Italy and Anti Anxiety Medications - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI had to do something right away so that I could get a good night's sleep before the important tennis practice that I had the next day. After the practice would be a match in the afternoon, another typical day I had while training and playing professional tennis in Milan, Italy. Since I had my ...
Views: 2374 - 3 Reasons Why I Think Anxiety Therapy Sucks - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Dennis SimsekMany people over the years have asked me a question that I feel I should address in one of my posts, and that question is what do I think about therapy. Well, in a nutshell I think that psychotherapy is a complete waste of time and money, due to the length of time it takes to see any kind of ...
Views: 2206 - Anxiety Attack First Aid Kit - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt is rather simple to mistakenly take an anxiety attack for a real heart attack. In fact, most casual observers would not even know the difference between the two if they see it happening right before their eyes. The clear signs of an anxiety attack reflect the commonly known signs of a heart ...
Views: 2141 - Health Anxiety 30 Day Beginners Exercise Challenge - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Dennis SimsekMany people who suffer from debilitating high levels of anxiety and especially health anxiety and fears related to their heart have a very difficult time starting an exercise program, mainly because the common physical bodily sensations that exercise brings on mirrors a full blown panic attack ...
Views: 2057 - Alcohol Vs Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Dennis SimsekAlcohol is a substance that should be avoided at all costs if you're consumed with generalized anxiety and experience panic attacks from time to time. Firstly, let's look at the reasons WHY I and many others may run to that fresh pint of beer from time to time: 1) Alcohol was a temporary ...
Views: 2056(1 vote) - What You Need To Know Before Buying An Anti-Anxiety Program Online - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWith the thousands of anti-anxiety techniques, supplements, herbs, programs, and books out there that all claim they will cure your anxiety disorder, where do you turn with true confidence in the knowledge that a product will TRULY aid your recovery from debilitating anxiety symptoms, and ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - Your New Anti-Anxiety Morning Routine - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDid I ever tell you how much I dreaded that morning feeling? The feeling of having to get up feeling tired, groggy, and having to battle through another day with the unlimited symptoms that anxiety brings. I felt like I was always in a never ending tennis match with no changeovers to take a ...
Views: 1927 - Overcoming Health Anxiety And GAD In 6 Natural Steps - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Dennis SimsekStep 1, Complete Acceptance – For people that are struggling with GAD, learning to have complete acceptance of the fact that you have an anxiety disorder (and nothing more) as well as accepting the temporary discomforts that come with anxiety provoking experiences, can become highly therapeutic ...
Views: 1912(3 votes) - An Inspiring Story Of A Pro Athlete Who Overcame An Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dennis SimsekOne glorious day, a small miracle happened. It was at a professional tennis tournament in Turkey that I was about to play in. I was in the qualifying draw and playing against someone who was ranked much higher than me. He was also bigger, hit the ball harder, played smarter, and was much younger ...
Views: 1871 - 4 Words That Keep Your Thoughts, Emotions and Body ‘Out Of Sync’ - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Dennis SimsekDoes it feel like your thoughts, emotions and physical body are all slightly or massively out of sync? Your negative thinking patterns lead your physical world into constant generalized anxiety, it also creates all sorts of yucky un-stimulating emotions in you, which then leads you to struggle ...
Views: 1852 - Top 10 Greatest Anxiety Fighting Foods On The Planet - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Dennis SimsekIsn't diet a confusing thing? Add the fact that people who suffer from chronic anxiety and panic disorder have difficulty getting through a day filled with over worry and panic, and you've got a person stuck in constant confusion and frustration on how to deal with their anxiety. Many ...
Views: 1812 - 3 Important Reasons To Consider Alternatives To Anxiety Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Dennis SimsekOK let's get one thing straight here, I simply have nothing against therapy for anxiety. BUT, saying that i'll still never be able to get back the THOUSANDS of dollars I spent on anxiety therapy during my 6 year battle with anxiety disorders. But you're reading this article because you want the ...
Views: 1764 - Turning A Negative Mindset Into A Positive One Starts With A 'Fresh Start' Journal - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Dennis SimsekSo you want to begin turning your negative beliefs around. Here is how to begin, buy yourself a notebook that is small enough to carry around comfortably during your daily life. On the front of the book, write "A Fresh Start". This book will be your best friend and will be your go-to guide when ...
Views: 1751 - Can Water Therapy Control Feelings Of Panic And Anxiety? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2013 from Dennis SimsekOur ancestors kept telling us that we become what we eat; and highlighted the importance of the connection food has over the way we think which ultimately leads to the actions we take. Our diet is extremely important to our happiness as well as to the way we think, to the way we love one ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Everyone Of Us Has The Anxiety Guy Inside Ready To Come Out - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dennis Simsek26.2% Yep, you're not alone in North America or throughout the world if you are currently going through a condition called anxiety disorder. To put things in perspective for you 26.2% of people in America older then the age of 18 (1 in 4) are suffering from some sort of mental disorder, so ...
Views: 1726 - The Forgotten Mind - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThere I was, at 7:20 am on a Sunday, trying desperately to not add more fear and anxiety to my frightening physical symptoms. My fight or flight response was well on its way to completely consuming me and there was no way out. I was trapped. I tried to do some deep breathing like I was told, but ...
Views: 1726 - 3 Essential Keys To Overcoming Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe're now well aware that fear is the main culprit of panic attacks. It creates confusion and leads us to think physical sensations mean impending doom. Fear of being involved in certain external activities also raises our adrenaline and creates panic attacks, so people condition themselves to ...
Views: 1631 - The A, B, C's Of Dealing With Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAnxiety is an uncomfortable state of inner havoc; it is often accompanied by nervous behavior. These tips on dealing with anxiety will be helpful for you to manage your fears: You need to get rid of all anxiety inducing foods and/or drinks from your diet. You may be facing having to deal with ...
Views: 1618 - Three Reasons People Get Stuck When Trying To Overcome Generalized Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Dennis SimsekGeneralized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder can play some nasty tricks on a person that makes them feel like they're either losing control, going crazy or even about to die. GAD is definitely chronic and every day is filled with exaggerated tension and worry that wears on people mentally and ...
Views: 1614 - My Anxiety Disorder...How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe dinner time conversation went better than I expected with Robyn. I convinced her that a temporary move to Bali Indonesia could be an adventure of a lifetime, and that the trip hopefully would help me to drastically change my fearful and negative beliefs that led to my anxiety disorder. ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - How To Stop Anxiety Step 1 - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Dennis SimsekSharing What Worked, I think it's important to share with you how I was able to stay on track and driven to eventually stop my generalised anxiety disorder. In the past I always heard that diet was important in dealing with gad symptoms and panic attacks and it's all in your head type of ...
Views: 1601 - How To Stop Anxiety Step 7 - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dennis SimsekPatience The key ingredient that puts everything together, impatience is the result of being dissatisfied or angry about slow progress, being overwhelmed by this new direction that you are taking can make you feel like you're losing the motivation to keep on the path of change. Move forward ...
Views: 1591 - The Friend That Helped Me Stop The Cycle Of Fear And Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt’s amazing what my vitamin cabinet looked like after a while, I was a pill addict and there was no stopping me either. What had I become due to this anxiety disorder I thought to myself? How much money had I wasted on all of this stuff, as well as online miracle techniques that just just kept ...
Views: 1575(2 votes) - Here's How You Will Know When You've Overcome An Anxiety Disorder Completely - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAt the end of your life, I want you to be able to look back and marvel at the way you handled your anxiety disorder. I don't want you to look back and think 'what if'? This path you are heading down may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but it is the path that you must take. Take it now, take ...
Views: 1570 - 5 Guaranteed Solutions for Your Insomnia - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe sleep disorder Insomnia either means you have trouble falling asleep or you have trouble staying asleep. It can have a negative effect on your concentration and memory, and as I've experienced in my past struggles as an insomniac, you can become quite accident prone no matter what you may be ...
Views: 1563 - Which Of These 3 Obsessive Behaviors Are Keeping Your Panic And Anxiety Alive? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dennis SimsekThere are three obsessive behaviors that you are likely to be engaging in that is impeding your healing process and stopping you from enjoying a stress-free life. Recognizing these barriers can be a great first step toward getting rid of the problems that go with being too stressed. The first ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - The Anxious Athlete/A Story Of A Boy Who Would Do Anything To Lose A Tennis Match - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt was years ago when I played in the final of an "under 12" tennis tournament in Vancouver, BC. At the time I was expected to win these local tournaments quite easily because I was playing tennis at a much higher level than the kids in that age group. In the final, I was up against a boy I had ...
Views: 1562 - Instructions And Script For Your Own Personal Relaxation Audio Tape To Stop Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2014 from Dennis SimsekMaking your own personal relaxation audio can be effective in helping you practice and master many of the relaxation techniques and methods you've learned so far. This particular script includes relaxed breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery, and suggestion. Preparing Your ...
Views: 1542 - The Life Of A Pro Athlete Dealing With An Anxiety Disorder Final Chapter - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe met a few college seniors and they were headed to a house party nearby and we decided to tag along. We met many drunk party animals that night, and although we were all having a good time mingling with each other, in the back of my mind I was trying to answer a few very important questions: ...
Views: 1518 - The Life Of A Pro Athlete Dealing With An Anxiety Disorder Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIn the world of professional tennis, everyone sees the glamorous lives of the top 50 players in the world on TV and live during tournaments. But they usually never get to see the thousands of other professional level players struggling at the bottom of the table like myself fighting for each and ...
Views: 1507 - 5 Questions You Need to Answer Now if You Live With an Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekYou are being conned! Plain and simple, anxiety is the greatest con artist you will ever come across. For 6 years during my battle with panic and anxiety, I always thought that danger was lurking right behind me like a shadow, ready to take my life from me or make me lose my mind completely! ...
Views: 1500 - 3 Big Reasons Why Most Anxiety Forums/Groups Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Dennis SimsekYou see it over and over again on online anxiety forums and groups, people looking for answers to concerns about health anxiety, fear of leaving the house (agoraphobia), and information about a certain anti-anxiety medication or anti-depressant. But there's a few problems here, mainly the one ...
Views: 1470 - You Are Stuck With An Anxiety Disorder For The Rest Of Your Life? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Dennis SimsekCan you believe this is what I was told by my therapist in just the 3rd session together? I may have just got one of the 'bad batches' of therapist during the time I was dealing with anxiety (and I truly hope so for the sake of the 6.8 million American adults), but deep down I believed that the ...
Views: 1470 - How To Stop Anxiety Step 5 - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Dennis SimsekTaking Action Remember this quote because it has turned my life around and will turn yours around as well, “knowing is not enough, we must apply, willing is not enough we must do.” Taking action makes the result that we want which is overcoming the anxiety disorder possible, life can and ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - My Anxiety Disorder... How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekOn the 6th doctor I visited to look deeper into what these agonizing symptoms I was experiencing could be, I got some interesting advice. The advice I was given was unlike what anyone had ever told me before, and in time it showed me a natural path to overcoming my generalized anxiety disorder. ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder... How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe Answer Was Right There I quickly realized that who I surrounded myself with I became! My environment had a massive impact on how I thought, felt and even acted. The more I hung around and practiced with better tennis players than me, the faster I improved my own tennis game. The more ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - 7 Steps To Manage Your Stress Better That Will Save Your Life Today - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Dennis SimsekStress kills. Maybe not directly but it is definitely one of the leading causes of ailments and diseases worldwide. There are many stress induced ailments that have great potentials of leading to early morbidity or, at the very least, make peoples live full of physical difficulties such as high ...
Views: 1434 - Could Laughter Cure Generalized Anxiety? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekHave you had a good laugh lately? Believe it or not, your good health depends on it. You need to laugh more often, considering how negative and stressful the world is today. Turn on the TV or read the newspaper on any given day and you will be inundated with stories of global strife, poverty, ...
Views: 1431 - The Life Of A Pro Athlete Dealing With An Anxiety Disorder Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe dangers of negative and stressful imagery can leave you feeling awful. There is the opposite to that which comes in the form of positive imagery. As I've learned, visualization powers your ability to rediscover your inner resources and refuel your outer expressions when stress is on the ...
Views: 1419 - How To Stop Anxiety Step 6 - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Dennis SimsekAccepting Setbacks It's important to understand that each one of us overcomes anxiety disorders at their own speed. When you experience a certain setback, whether it's recurring fearful and scary thoughts, panic attacks or anything else related to anxiety, the thought process that you should ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - The Truth About Antidepressants And Depression - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI recently read some rather depressing medical news – and that is that anti-depressants don’t work. What’s worse is that we have all been conned by the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry telling us how much they DO work. We all know what a common problem depression is in mental health care. ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Is Ending Your Anxiety Disorder Naturally Your New Years Resolution? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2014 from Dennis SimsekWhat a crazy year for me, I started The Anxious Athlete with the hopes of helping people through their anxiety which is now looking like an epidemic of some sorts. I still remember the day I walked out of my home after spending 31 days locked up due to my Agoraphobia, that was some day... I ...
Views: 1406 - The Life Of A Pro Athlete Dealing With An Anxiety Disorder Part 3 - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI had to have another practice session that day to get over what had happened so I worked my tail off and practiced for a good two hours, but no prize money in this event meant I needed to be even more stingy with my money. My other two friends also lost in the first round, so all in all it ...
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