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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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What can you do to help your panic attacks in public?
If you have had a physical to discount any physical problems, go to the library and pick up "Peace From Nervous Suffering" by Dr. Claire Weeks. Best self-help book on the subject. Hope you feel better.
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Why am I depressed for no reason?
You could have depression, have premenstrual syndrome or be in menopause.
Aside from the above possible causes, "sadness" and "happiness" are primarily regulated by a brain chemical called serotonin. The brain continuously produces and reabsorbs this chemical to create a state of equilibrium in the individual - not too happy, not too sad. When you are very excited - for instance, during sexual activity or skydiving - the reuptake of the chemical is partially blocked creating a temporary saturation of serotonin accompanied by extreme elation. This can often be followed by temporary sadness or depression as the brain overreacts to this "too happy" situation and begans to reabsorb the chemical too quickly, leaving a deficiency. You can think of it as a bit of a rollercoaster ride where you go too far up and then too far down, and eventually level out.
Many street drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, cause this same effect in exactly the same way - they simply block the normal reuptake of serotonin until they wear off and then you crash to a partly depressed state. This means you will simply smoke or snort more to get back to where you were, and each time the brain's reaction gets stronger.
Lots of prescription drugs can cause similar problems as can everyday substances such as caffeine and sugar
Check the prescriptions you are taking, get off street drugs if you are on them, and check your diet for stimulants you probably don't need.
Above all, if you are very concerned, speak to a medical professional.
What is the fifth most common phobia?
There does not appear to be a scientific term to specifically describe a fear of the number five.
Arithmophobia or numerophobia are terms relating to the fear of numbers.
If your fear begins to negatively affect the quality of your life, or your happiness, please consult a doctor to help you to address your fear.
Two meanings, one physical and one emotional. A physical trauma is an injury, i.e., a "blunt force trauma to the head" might be caused by a bat to the head. There are mental traumas, such as being in war, the stress of which can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the trauma being that one had to kill and watch friends be killed or terribly injured.
There are no subtypes of OCD, but OCD can manifest in dif. ways...
Ppl with OCD fall into categories such as: checkers (obsessively checking to ensure everything is in order), counters, savers (saving unneeded things that are no longer useful), etc.
Does Straterra help with social anxiety?
I have two autistic spectrum children. My youngest (15) has been in the drug-of-the-month club since diagnosed 13 yrs. ago. He's taken such a variety of medications that I couldn't begin to list them all. When Resperdal was nolonger addressing his needs and I had increased complaints with attention, I inquired about Straterra. He continues to take zoloft and has added the Straterra about 1 yr. ago. While I have noticed improvement in symptoms, behaviors with other meds., this is the first one that he has actually said to me "this medicine helps me. I can listen better." For the first time, I nolonger have to nag him into taking his meds because he realizes the benefit for himself. He always maintained that the other meds. didn't help him.
I do have questions to ask the dr. at our next appointment. There have been recent reports regarding liver damage that we were not made aware of. When Ethan took depakote for seziures, he had regular liver panels to monitor liver function, so as long as that will be effective to monitor possible adverse effects, he will remain on the meds. I will continue to look for that magic "cure" that will give my kids a normal life, but it seems that the benefits of meds/therapies vary with the individual as much as the symptoms.
Yes, it can, but it also depend on the child's chemical make up as well.
My son's taking Risperdal .25mg, for the anger and aggression that comes with Asberger's Syndrome (on the Autism Spectrum Disoder)
His doctor just put him on a low does of Straterra, 18mg to help with the obcessive compulsiveness and hyperactivity. My son's doctor has had to increase the medication to 25mg, but that's all it is so far.
Don't forget that some children will respond immediately to the medication and may just as quickly stop responding one day. My son does that. Then you have others that will take about two weeks for it to work, the usual time it takes most of these kind of drugs to get into the system good, and then be ok for a long time. Again, it varies from child to child.
If you are going to go the medication route, by all means, work closely with your child's doctor. A lot of drugs can have side effects and you'll want to keep an eye on that as well. I know they usually ask for blood work either before the medication of a month or so afterwards just to keep check.
IT DOESN'T HELP AUTISM per se; it may help with the behavior of an adolecent who has autism; if they are "diagnosed" with ADD, ADHA, OCD; however he'd have to try it to know. Every child and young adult acts uniquely on any drug; every kid is very different, especially kids with autism. (I dislike saying "autistic kids") Work closely with the doctor and monitor the child's behavior, effect, non-effect, side effect, antagonistic effect, allergic reaction to the medication; just as you should do with any medication. I've known kids on various medications that show no apparent effect as well as kids that show the OPPOSITE of expected effect [ANTAGONISTIC EFFECT]. If it happens to work and have a good effect, it could quite possibly increase the child's quality of life. (AS WELL as the quality of life for parents or quardians of the child!!!!!!:))
How can I help someone during a panic attack?
Steady them by placing your hands on their shoulders and coach them through some breathing. Deep breath in through the nose, hold it, then (through o shaped lips, as if they were going to whistle) out slowly through the mouth. Have them keep doing this until they have calmed down. If you can get them to sit down while this is happening that'd be good too, but keep your hands on their shoulders and maintain eye contact.
Talk calmly, remind them what they are feeling is emotional, not physical.. Many people believe the panic attack is a heart attack and need to be reminded they are not in any danger.
Why should you not bite your nails?
If you notice that you are doing this a lot, then it probably reflects some tension in your life that you need to resolve. So, just like anything else you would want to stop--change your activity when you notice you are doing it--like get up and go for a walk, get a drink of water, etc. Keep your nails nicely trimmed and filed so there are no ragged edges and moisturize your cuticles for the same reason. Willpower isn't always the answer: action is.
It looks bad. It damages your nails and your cuticles. It transfers disease-causing germs from your hands to your mouth. It can result in infections on your fingers.
Why breathe into bag when having a panic attack?
When someone hyperventilates (over breathing), although it may feel to that person as if they are not getting enough oxygen, this is not true. They are getting enough oxygen, but breathing out too much Carbon Dioxide, upsetting the normal body chemistry and causing some unpleasant side effects.
The theory behind breathing into a paper bag is to breathe back in some of the excessive amounts of carbon dioxide being breathed out, but this should only be used if certain that the over breathing is only caused by anxiety/stress. Hyperventilation can occur as a result of underlying medical problems, and if this is the case, breathing into a paper bag can make the condition worse. A person should also only use the bag for short periods, alternating between breathing with the bag for about 10 seconds and then without for 15 seconds.
However, there is conflicting views over the use of a paper bag and many sources say that it is no longer recommended.
The best way to help a person who is hyperventilating is to calm them down. This can be done by getting them to count from 100 backwards or talking about something trivial that will take their mind off their panic, but not make them more stressed. This also works as it is very difficult to hyperventilate and talk at the same time!
Concentrating on breathing patterns will also help, a person who is hyperventilating will usually breathe in quickly and sharply and not spend enough time breathing out, so forcing themselves to slow their breathing down and concentrate on long exhalation will help.
If you are with a person who is hyperventilating be kind but firm - make them talk to you and control their breathing, counting with them while they breathe can also help (breathe in for 3 counts and out for 4 etc)
Is there a phobia for fear of suicide?
I don't think there is one. It's possible to form a latinate term for the fear of just about anything, but just because you can form some form of tortured labyrinthine term for it doesn't make it a real word.
(Most of the lists of "fear of..." that you see on the internet or wherever are not words that real psychiatrists actually use... there are maybe a couple of dozen common fears with words that really get used, and the rest are just things someone made up to fill out the list.)
There are several different classes of psychiatric medicines used to treat OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). One of the classes of medicines that is known to have the least incidences of side effect or discontiuation are the SSRIs. Two of them are more prominently known for OCD. THese two are Zoloft and Luvox. Both of these have FDA approved generics that are equivalent to the brand names.
What are the kinds of psychotic reactions?
There are many types of psychotic reactions. Some of the best known are hallucinations. Hallucinations are when you see or hear things that are not really there. Paranoia is another psychotic reaction where you feel that people are out to get you. Another Psychotic Reaction was a 2-1/2 ton armored Gun Truck in Vietnam circa 1968. At this time there is a full size functioning replica of this truck taking part in parades and historical displays to honor the memory and service of Vietnam Veterans who drove the convoys in Vietnam. More information and photos are available at: www.vietnamguntruck.com
Can you have anxiety and not know it?
You can not know about anxiety and not know it.=But you will know if you have anxiety if you know about it.==If you do you will have stomach pains, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath and heart palpitations.=
What phobia is the fear of shots and needles?
Trypanophobia is the extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or hypodermic needles. It is occasionally referred to as aichmophobia, belonephobia, or enetophobia but they are incorrect.
What is the fear of hot things?
Thermophobia is a fear of high temperatures. This particular phobia includes a fear of hot weather, hot objects, and other types of heat sources.
Can Temazepam help anxiety sufferers?
Temazepam (aka - restoril) is a short-term sleep agent - in other words, this medication wil assist an individual to fall asleep but due to the drug's short half-life, the patient may not sleep through the night. This is a drug that may be habit-formng so it is recommended to take it for no more than 5 weeks.
What is associated with anxiety disorders?
Anxiety is associated with a wide range of physical illnesses, medication side effects, and other psychiatric disorders.
Many people are depressed or are having anxiety but some of these feelings can be controlled or alleviated with medication. The symptoms of anxiety or depression can really damage a life, so it's a good idea to check with a doctor if you feel this way.
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What phobia is the fear of religious ceremonies?
Hagiophobia is the name of the phobia relating to the fear of holy things
What are some ways to maintain mental health?
Factors that can support a person's mental health include a healthy and nutritious diet, daily exercise, and social interactions. Having a good support network can also support a person's mental health.
