All posts on this topic: Psychosomatics

Agoraphobia or another form of anxiety disorder is often behind sudden outbreaks of sweating and malaise. However, infections, hormonal changes, eating too much spicy food or an intolerance to medication are also possible causes. To help you better assess where the unpleasant symptoms are coming from in your case, we take a closer look at the most common causes.

These symptoms can have harmless causes, but can also indicate serious health problems. In addition to stress, anxiety and muscle tension, heart problems, thyroid problems, reflux disease or agoraphobia are also possible causes. In this article, we look at the possible causes, typical symptoms and treatment options.

In this article, I highlight the many benefits of lemon, especially in the context of high blood pressure, which is often a physical consequence of panic attacks. Find out how this natural remedy can help to lower blood pressure.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension (from the Greek “hyper” for over and “tonos” for tension), is a major health problem worldwide. In Germany alone, between 20 and 30 million people are affected. While genetic factors and certain diseases can play a role, our lifestyle plays a major role in the development of this health problem.

Do you feel anxious after drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages? Or are you worried that caffeine causes anxiety? The answer to this question is not as simple as yes or no. While there is evidence that some people develop increased anxiety with …

A few years ago, a lady came to our practice. She told me in a preliminary telephone conversation that she was terrified of falling. As soon as she entered the hallway, I noticed she was leaning against the wall, looking for support. When she entered the treatment room, she grabbed the nearest chair back and held on to it convulsively. When asked about this, she told me she was suffering from giddiness. For years, she would go from one doctor to another without anyone being able to help her with this problem. 

Only someone who has a thyroid disorder such as Hashimoto’s knows what influence the thyroid gland has on mental health. People who suffer from anxiety or depression in particular should therefore…

When an almost irrepressible urge to move makes falling asleep an impossible task, the diagnosis is usually restless legs syndrome (RLS). Those affected not only suffer from difficulty sleeping and falling asleep, but often also develop a depression or anxiety disorder. This connection between RLS and mental illness is also illustrated by scientific studies.

Around 2% of all people have difficulty visualizing something. This can become a problem when psychotherapeutic help is needed. This is because many common therapy methods require the patient’s visual imagination in order to have an effect.