We all need to interact with other people. Granted, there are the complete loners among us who genuinely want nothing at all to do with others, but they're the definite exceptions. So most of us need to have friends, intermingle with people, enjoy and take part in gatherings, and yet at the same time, so many of us are scared stiff by the thought of mixing with others.

Let loose to go about its own devices, imagination can play havoc with your life. On the other hand, if you rein it in, you can use it most beneficially and in ways that really do you good. Fear is one thing. It's natural. You're fearful of giving a presentation, a speech, starting a new job. Of course you are. And fear likes to couple itself to your imagination. Allow it to by all means, but only in a positive fashion. So I suggest you overcome fear and anxiety with these 4 tips.

One of the main problems of the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, apart from it being darned annoying, is that it's such a waste of time and can be so exhausting. I remember this poor little lady I talked to who was in the same hospital I was in during my last bout with alcoholism. She had this cleaning compulsion.

As ever, Joyce was warmly greeted by Sally. They drank their coffee and Joyce told Sally about her new job, which she was enjoying very much. "Right," said Sally. "Let's teach you how to deal with these attacks. There are 5 ways of dealing with panic attacks.

Panic attacks can be terrifying experiences that you just don't want to repeat. However, that very fear of having another attack, can actually trigger one! So how do you deal with that?