Hypervigilance, a state of heightened awareness and watchfulness, is a consequence of violence that has been linked to adverse psychosocial outcomes. Although well documented in veteran populations, ...

Physical symptoms of hypervigilance include dilated pupils, rapid heart rate, and tense muscles. Hypervigilance can make you feel anger, anxiety, fear, and irritability. Therapy and self-care ...

Your brain is designed to be aware of potential dangers in your surroundings. It's how early humans survived. Sensing the presence of predators or other threats helped them stay safe. But our brains ...

There’s a particular kind of tired that doesn’t come from doing too much, but from watching too closely. The word hypervigilance captures that feeling perfectly. It describes a state of constant guard ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Esophageal function is linked to hypervigilance/anxiety in patients with achalasia. Study results support ...