I recently took a personality test and decided I needed to change some things; some aspects of my personality seemed to be responsible for making me unhappy. A high level of neurotic anxiety was one ...

My experience with anxiety has been a long and winding one. I knew I was shy from a young age—hiding behind my dad in public, crying in the corner at ballet class, talking to no one but my best friend ...

Rachel Schwartzmann is a writer and the creator of the newsletter and podcast "Slow Stories." This is an adapted excerpt from her book, "Slowing." "Slowing" explores the benefits of living a slower ...

Dear Annie: I suffer from severe anxiety over everything. I am and have been on medication for some time, and I do see a therapist, but nothing seems to help. I have my share of issues, but my mind ...

I’d always seen myself as shy. I often felt like an outsider. I didn’t speak up in class. I was criticized for this by others, but most of all, I chastised myself. Beating myself up about being ‘weird ...

Approximately 1 in 5 Americans—20 percent of the population, 46 million adults and children—are living with a mental illness or disorder. Nearly 30 percent of Americans experience having anxiety ...

Travel anxiety often stems from uncertainty and a lack of control over the situation. Experts suggest managing anxiety in the moment with breathing techniques and by not avoiding the situation.

When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found with his own camera in hand or behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food -- sometimes all at once.

When my boyfriend's health anxiety is dialed up, it has a trickle-down effect on our relationship. He’s pacing the floor of his home office, wide unblinking eyes exposing the torment inside. Frantic ...