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Anxiety disorders You have probably felt anxious many times in your life. You likely very familiar with that fear and worry that precedes an important exam, a job interview, a trip, etc.  Anxiety is a natural process that our bodies developed to face danger and to control the response to threatening stimuli throughout human evolution.  However, when this fear stops being temporary and sporadic, and become a constant problem, it deserves further attention.  Sometimes, this fear doesn´t go away, on the contrary, it gets worse. People with anxiety disorders experience symptoms that can interfere with their daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships. This can have serious consequences for their quality of life.  There are several types...

We all come down with a case of the “Mondays” from time to time, even if it doesn’t actually fall on a Monday. We experience times of sadness, moments of despair, and situations that cause stress or anxiety -- it’s a common part of life. Unfortunately, some of us will fall into this state of sadness and uncertainty for an extended amount of time. While sadness is a part of everyday life, it’s not something that should completely consume and take over your life. When sadness becomes depression, it’ll be difficult to see that light at the end of the tunnel. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone and there are ways to treat depression symptoms. In order to...

  Major depressive disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses we see today and affects millions of lives every year. In fact, the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly 17 million people above the age of 18 suffer from these disorders each year -- and that’s not including the nearly two million children. Depression is an extremely serious condition. It’s far more than just feeling unmotivated and sad about life. People with depression feel this consistently with no relief. It affects their demeanor, daily activities, career, relationships, family, and so much more. To add to the difficulties of these disorders, there’s no real “one-size fits all” solution or treatment for depression. Some will find relief with...

If you’ve ever felt anxious about an upcoming event or situation, you’re not alone. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the world and end up affecting nearly 40 million people above the age of 18 in the United States alone each year. While anxiety is nothing new to our society, there’s a growing amount of confusion around what anxiety is, how it’s related to stress and depression, what we can do to treat it, and what methylfolate has to do with any of this mess. Hopefully, we can clear some of this up for you today and discuss why methylfolate could be considered for anyone suffering from anxiety disorders regularly.   Where Does Anxiety Come...

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States and will affect nearly 20 million people in the US each year. While women are twice as likely to suffer from depression, it’s an illness that attacks all genders and ages. Furthermore, depression is the leading cause of suicide in the United States, which sees nearly 30,000 suicides each year. It’s no secret how dangerously common depression is in the United States. Although a variety of treatments exist, there remains no “cure-all” when it comes to depression. In fact, some people will never truly find relief and will struggle with depression their entire lives. For many, doctors will suggest the use of antidepressants. These come in many...