Tag Archives: Fight-or-flight response

Fear

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Michaela

Recently I read a study estimating the prevalence of mental disorders in the European population about 38%. Anxiety and panic disorders took the larges share with about 14% , followed by depression. This is about 60 Mio people in fear … Continue reading →

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Stress

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Michaela

There is a perfect way to explain the phenomenon of stress: Take a stress ball – or just make a fist – and squeeze it as much as you can. Then let go and slowly open the grip. Then do … Continue reading →

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