Anxiety disorders Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Sleep and mental health 
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
JUNE 26, 2025
While some degree of worry is normal for new parents, postpartum anxiety is characterized by persistent, excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, and physical symptoms such as restlessness, sleep disturbance that interfere with daily functioning and maternal well-being. The clinical presentation of postpartum anxiety is diverse.
My Psychiatry
JUNE 17, 2025
When Everyday Nervousness Becomes a Concern Occasional anxiety is part of being human. However, persistent nervousness that affects your daily life, sleep, concentration, or relationships may point to an anxiety disorder. Underlying mental health conditions are often at the core. How is anxiety diagnosed?
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My Psychiatry
JUNE 17, 2025
This helps reduce physical tension linked to anxiety. Preventing Future Attacks While you can’t always predict when an anxiety attack will happen, you can take steps to reduce their frequency: Get regular sleep to help stabilize your mood. Limit stimulants like caffeine and nicotine, which can trigger anxiety.
My Psychiatry
JUNE 3, 2025
Anxiety and How It Affects the Mind and Body Anxiety disorders can range from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) to panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias. Symptoms often include excessive fear or worry, trouble sleeping, irritability, muscle tension, and even shortness of breath.
My Psychiatry
MAY 31, 2025
Intrusive thoughts are sudden, involuntary thoughts or mental images that can be distressing. They often focus on topics like violence, harm, inappropriate behavior, or fears that go against your values or beliefs. Intrusive thoughts are often the brain’s response to stress, anxiety, or even exhaustion.
Lightwork
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences.
Lightwork
JANUARY 16, 2025
Are you lying awake at night, your mind racing with thoughts while sleep feels impossibly out of reach? Many women face the challenging combination of insomnia and anxiety, creating a frustrating cycle that affects daily life and mental well-being. Anxiety can have a significant impact on your sleep patterns.
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