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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorder is a blanket term covering a variety of mental abnormalities in which severe anxiety or fear is a prominent symptom. Anxiety disorder is separated into general anxiety, panic, and phobic disorder.
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Strangely, yes, there is an irrational fear of being too happy. The name of this phobia is Cherophobia.
Generally people with the phobia fear being too happy because they are worried something tragic will happen as a result of their over-happiness.
What phobia is for fear of knowing the truth?
I haven't seen referenced any specific name for "fear/phobia of reality". However, the good news is no one stops you from "inventing" it, the way the other phobias' names (and many, many other words) were invented.
The most common way of naming a phobia is to use the Greek word naming the object of that phobia and the -phobia suffix.
Greek for reality being πραγματικότητα(transliterated pragmatikoteta), and for real, πραγματική (transliterated pragmatike), you can safely use pragmatophobia to name the "fear of reality".
As an alternative, the Latin words for the object of the "fear" have been used...
From that point of view, you could use realitophobia (coming from the Medieval Latin word realitas, initially a juridic term for "real estate", derived from the Latin word res, a generic term roughly equivalent to "thing/things"). But that sounds a little too "plain" if you ask me. LE: Ups, I just found out the word "pragmatophobia" was used by the Polish philosopher Zygmund Zawirski in the very title of one of his books, Symbolomania and Pragmatophobia. And, as a personal note: I took "fear of reality" not in the sense of actual fear/terror (like arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, for instance), but to mean the denial of reality, hiding from it, the unwillingness to acknowledge certain aspects pertaining to reality.
What phobia is the fear of house or home surroundings?
Oikophobia is the name of the phobia relating to the fear of house or home surroundings, wheras, fear of leaving the house is called "agoraphobia." Oikaphobia is a particular morbid dislike of home or an abnormal fear of being home or in one's house. It is a fear of home life or surroundings, often including house-hold appliances, equipment, electricity, bathtubs, household chemicals, and many other common objects in the home.
What phobia is the fear of losing a loved one called?
Necrophobia is the abnormal fear of dead things (e.g., corpses) as well as things associated with death (e.g., coffins, tombstones)
Thanatophobia is fear of death,
What are the natural ways for treating anxiety?
There are many natural approaches to treating anxiety, including herbal medicines, and lifestyle approaches, including exercises, activities like meditation or journaling, types of therapy, and changes to your diet.
Some key approaches to diet that show some evidence of treating anxiety are improving consumption of omega 3 fats, such as occur in fatty fish and wild or grass-fed meats, and reducing ones intake of sugar and processed foods.
Herbal medicines, like prescription drugs, do not treat the underlying cause. Some common herbal teas are helpful for treating anxiety, however, including chamomile tea, tulsi (also known as holy basil tea), lemon balm, and passionflower. Other herbs which show some evidence of helping reduce anxiety include common sage, pineapple sage, and lavender. Herbs tend to be less potent, but much safer, when compared to prescription medications.
How does one diagnose anxiety disorders?
based on the patient's description of the physical and emotional symptoms. The doctor will also try to rule out other medical conditions that may be causing the symptoms, such as excessive caffeine use, thyroid disease, hypoglycemia, cardiac problems
Why do people rub their thumb and finger together?
Because you have nothing better to do or becasue you have a twitch.
How can people stop cutting themselves?
I understand that cutting is a habit that is almost impossible to resist. As a ex-cutter, I know it feels like all your hurt, and sadness is pouring out of you. I know it feels better afterwards, but you shouldn't harm yourself to get to the happiness. People will eventually find out, and you can get arrested for, 'self-harm' or 'atempted suicide'. And what for? Yes, you may have problems in your life, turn to God, that's what I did. He'll forgive you for doing it, and He's always there for you. Another thing you can do (this works well, too!) Is turning up some music, and writing down all your emotions, and how you feel... you will most likely cry during this, but you shred up the paper and do wahtever you like to it- punch it, claw it, etc. You can do many things other than cutting such as- yoga, drawing, poetry, horseback riding, writing, singing them, learning to play guitar(or any other instrument). If you need more, you can send me a message.
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well hi. this must be hard, i get that but listen up, okay? You want to be a ex cutter, that is great you just took that first step. Next get a loose rubber band and put it on your wrist. When you need to cut just pick up the rubber band and let go, it will help Now get a dairy or something like that and write your feelings and such it and maybe after that talk to a friend so they can help you. Next, find out what u love: write songs, play an instrument, draw, etc. After that talk to some one and eventually you will become a ex cutter
What phobia is the fear of extreme cold such as ice and frost?
ok i may be only 12 years old but i am into phobias . fear of the cold and feezing is called by many names there is ...
cheimatophobia - frigophobia - psychophobia
these are all words for fear of the cold or freezing . you do know its highly unlikely to be frozen though it happens . never mind hope this helps .
this was posted by k8 the gr8 in , Hawaii
What foods raise serotonin levels?
1 Food sources that help with serotonin production - foods high in B-vitamins (brown rice, chicken, corn ,eggs, green leafs, legumes, meat, nuts, peas, sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast), Calcium (almonds, brewer's yeast, green leafs and cruciferous vegetables, fish with bones, sesame seeds, tofu), Magnesium (green leafs, brown rice, sesame seeds, shrimp, salmon) and Tryptophan (turkey, soy foods, peanuts, almonds).
2 Essential fatty acids necessary for serotonin production are the omega 3's (fish oils found in mackerel, salmon, sardine, tuna; walnut oil, flax oil) and 6's (canola oil, chicken, eggs, flax, grape seed oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, turkey, wheat germ oil) as well as Gamma-Linolenic Acid (black current oil, bluegreen algae, borage oil, evening primrose oil). I've also read that most people have an excess of omega 6's and need to decrease the amount of 6's in their diet in order for the 3's to function well. I guess most of us are lacking in 3's.
3 Long-term stress depletes serotonin levels. Short term stress actually increases serotonin, but after time you get burn-out and it becomes increasingly difficult for the body to produce serotonin. So reduce stress--this can be as simple as adding exercise and meditation to the daily routine or as life changing as choosing to leave a really stressful job.
4-Avoid stimulants because they deplete serotonin over time--this works the same was stress does. We're talking things like caffeine, refined carbohydrates, chocolate, sugar as well as the heavier stimulants like cold remedies, alcohol, street drugs, diet pills and tobacco.
Taken from Alpha Online A Division of Environmed Research
Neurotransmitters Serotonin
Serotonin is similar to catecholamines. It is made from the amino acid, tryptophan. Serotonin is converted to melatonin in the pineal gland. Tryptophan, derived from food, is transported to the brain to make the neurotransmitter serotonin. At the appropriate place inside a brain cell, two enzymes and vitamin B6 transform tryptophan to serotonin. Serotonin is then transferred to the sending end of the neuron (the terminal bouton of the axon), where it is used as a molecular messenger to carry information across the synapse to the receiving neuron. ...
Serotonin production is sensitive to the supply of tryptophan in the diet. The effects of serotonin were first observed in the digestive tract where it causes contractions of the smooth muscle. Serotonin is released from blood platelets and elevates blood pressure. Serotonin circuits arise from the brain stem arousal complex and reach into all areas of the brain. Increased serotonin circuit activity tends to activate abnormal behaviors. Too little serotonin is associated with sleep disturbances, loss of appetite and depression. Some antidepressant drugs increase serotonin activity and these drugs tend to decrease appetite.
Serotonin itself isn't in food. It's a neurotransmitter released into the synapse and bloodstream. However, certain foods cause serotonin to be released like candy, cereal and pasta. Anything with plenty of carbohydrates will increase serotonin levels. However, the effects won't last long, maybe only 2-3 hours.
Please don't discount chocolate in an emergency , especially for women .I don't drink alcohol, but chocolate cheers me up niceely.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a disorder in which a person has a grandiose self-importance, preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, a driven desire for attention and admiration, an intolerance of criticism, and disturbed self-centered interpersonal relations. They are often referred to as being conceited. They generally have a low self-esteem, as well. They act selfish interpersonally, with a sense of entitlement
Can a person with mental illness become a nurse?
(No You can not be a nurse if you are being treated for a mental illness... But you can be a health care worker though like a pharmacy tech, medical coder or something like that. But not a nurse.... )
comments by Erica RN
I am shocked. This answer is fully wrong- on so many levels. You can be a nurse and have a mental illness. The key is BEING TREATED. Of course, your symptoms need to be well controlled, and you would have to be cleared by your psychiatrist when hired as a nurse, but it is ILLEGAL to discriminate against a person with a mental illness. Nursing schools included. Many schizophrenics, with effective treatment, are fully functional contributors to society. There was a schizophrenic Nobel prize winner, many nurses, doctors, teachers, lawyers, etc... There are different forms of schizophrenia, with varying effects, and some forms even have periods of complete remission. The degree to which schizophrenia affects a person varies greatly.
And by the way, when a pharmacy tech makes a mistake... they are just as likely to kill someone as a nurse is. Don't underestimate the skill it takes to do that job!!
Why does anxiety cause diahrrhea?
It depends on the person. I have had GAD since I was 6 years old and when I get extremely anxious I get diahrrhea. Most people have to go to the bathroom (in some way) when they get nervous. Nothing to be worried about.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it.
Symptoms: Nightmare; Anger
What phobia is fear of dry things?
Yes, the phobia of dryness or dry things is real.
This phobia is called xerophobia.
Yes. Some speech difficulties are anxiety-related, such as stuttering.
You are afraid of flying what do you do?
you could just not fly or you could try sleeping. im scared to fly to but i still want to go on holiday, my mum said to just forget about it and think of getting at the hotel and having a good time. you could also watch the DVD on the plane.
Is gabapentin used to treat anxiety?
No. Neurontin was developed as an anti-epileptic but is also used to treat neuropathic pain. Testing is currently underway to see if it can be effectively used to treat anxiety and bipolar disorders.
Addendum to above answer by a different contributor:
I am taking neurontin to quell anxiety created by benzodiazepine withdrawal. It is working wonders. Prior to taking the neurontin, I couldn't even leave the house, due to constant anxiety and panic attacks. Now, I take daily walks, do the shopping, take care of business. It is working wonders for me.
What Feeling of anxiety or uncertainty that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story?
This is called Suspense, for the reader has an excited anticipation to know what will happen.
