A panic attack is a sudden, intense episode of overwhelming fear and anxiety. There are several ways to help a person who is having a panic attack. These include using grounding techniques and helping them get their breathing under control. In this article, we discuss how to help someone during […]
Paranoia may be a natural response to unpredictability
A new study from Yale University has found that uncertainty and unpredictability can trigger paranoia. To be paranoid is to believe that other people are operating with malicious intentions. The old joke goes: “Just because I’m paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get me.” In some cases, these concerns […]