Stress is an unavoidable part of life, and while it often carries a negative connotation, it is actually a fundamental survival mechanism. When faced with a perceived threat, whether physical or ...

PHILADELPHIA - "Take a deep breath" is the mantra of every anxiety-reducing advice list ever written. And for good reason. There's increasing physiological evidence connecting breathing patterns with ...

The language of “fight, flight, or freeze” to describe the body’s instinctive survival responses to perceived threats is commonly understood. But some clinicians and researchers now recognize six ...

Fight and flight have long been established responses to stress, presenting people with two paths: engage with conflict head-on or try to escape from it. But what happens when you can't seem to move ...

Fear affects the decisions we make, the actions we take, and the lives we create. Recognizing fear and knowing how to handle it are among the most important skills we can learn. To deal with fearful ...

Have you ever felt like you're moving through life on autopilot? You’re completing tasks, answering emails, and going through the motions, but internally, you feel completely checked out. You might be ...