Author Archives: Alexandra Williams

Paxil is an antidepressant derived from the drug group SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The drug works by affecting chemical levels in the brain which may become unbalanced. Generically known as paroxetine, this antidepressant is sold as Paxil, Pexeva, and Paxil CR. Continue reading →

Taking a test is as simple as ABC – or, considering reality, should we assume it as such? Nowadays, students from different walks of life encounter difficulty whenever they feel that the advent of that appalling occurrence will commence any moment. At first, students may perceive it as a recurring mind block or episodes that go on perpetual rewind. In the end, it’s more than the usual problem – it’s anxiety. Chronic sweating, intensified bodily reactions, exigent mind block – these and other manifestations could be easily perceived from a person who’s having test anxiety. Continue reading →

The fear of death is one of the oldest fears of the human race, stemming largely from the fact that nobody is entirely sure what’s “on the other side.” On some instances, the fear of death becomes even worse when the person is suffering from a terminal illness and is inevitably aware that his time is almost up. Continue reading →

The condition known as anxiety can illicit a number of reactions from people. Many view it as a sign of weakness, treating the person experiencing it as a fear-controlled weakling, incapable of properly dealing with the world around him. Others view it as a character flaw that can be overcome, usually by having them continually face situations which cause them anxiety. Others still find that it is a mental problem, one that is easily confused with any number of similar, but not quite the same, psychological conditions. However, outside of the medical profession, most people don’t recognize that anxiety can be likened to an umbrella term, with a few other conditions falling under its jurisdiction. Continue reading →

The results are in, the clinical trials have spoken. Drinking relieves stress–drinking green tea, that is. There’s something in green tea that helps us relax. And it may start turning up in other foods soon. Continue reading →

After a long day’s work, it is natural to feel drained and tired. Working on any task for about five hours or more can really lessen a person’s energy and vitality. Stress is the most common factor for loss of energy and vitality especially among people who work everyday. Stress is also the most known factor contributing to a person’s risk of getting sick. Continue reading →