Anxiety Disorders

Fear can seriously inhibit someone in their everyday life. Fear causes stress, high blood pressure, heartbeat palpitations, and sometimes panic attacks. Irrational fears can lead to people not wanting to leave their house.

Back a bazillion years ago when we lived in caves and had to hunt and gather to survive we had an adrenaline system that would kick in and prepare our body for flight (run like hell) or fight (one of us is going to die and it wont be me!) And back in those days, we got to USE that adrenaline to beat off Mr. T Rex or Sabbertooth tiger who wanted to make a snack out of us. Well life evolves, time goes by, but we still have Mr. Caveman's adrenaline system. Now when something scares us (and usually its something in our own mind/what if thinking) we don't need Mr. T Rex to scare us, we set off our own fire alarms/adrenaline system with our thoughts and worries and this can happen in less than a second, from nothing more than a scary thought. And we get ALLLLL this adrenaline pouring in our system, but there is nothing to physically fight, and nothing to run like hell from (which would quickly use up this adrenaline So we experience what we normally wouldn't if we were actually fighting Mr. Big Tiger who wants to eat us, or trying to out pace a T Rex Blood goes to our muscles to prepare us to run, we may feel lightheaded because the blood is moving to more important places. WE get tunnel vision or blurry vision. Our heart race and thump and feel like they are going to jump out of our chest. We also get short of breath. By not using this energy the way mother nature intended it we may find ourselves also shaking. Your digestion sometimes wants to purge itself so feeling nauseous or loosing ones bowels is not uncommon. For each person its a little different but overall very similar. This is often followed by fatigue The kick is anxiety becomes a vicious circle because we focus on all these NATURAL bodily symptoms that we brought on ourselves and we scare ourselves all over again (I cant breath, I'm having a heart attack I'm going to throw up, I feel lightheaded or dizzy), causing another rush and flood of adrenaline to be released. The good news is, with practice, its all very treatable.

To my knowledge, this drug is prescribed for anti-anxiety control. Given that ocd/anxiety may fall into similar categories, it is advised that you talk to a physician/psychiatrist on the matter of ocd and what treatments are available and in what dosage. Try not to experiment with treatment like that with out the supervision of a doctor, you might suffer some serious side-effects in the long run.

PTSD comes from being in traumatic situations, like in combat. it comes from being separated from your loved ones whilst being in combat, or as equally traumatic place and time. it is not somehing to be joked about and if not treated properly can lead to all kinds of downfalls for the person afflicted. it is not something that happens to just "weak willed people" it can and will take down the biggest and toughest..

my personal opinion of how it comes about is by sticking someone in that kind of place after being told your whole life that is against god to kill someone, having to kill or be killed... watching your buddy die in front of you, losing a family member while they were there in combat to a roadside bomb... wondering everynight if you are going to make it home again. lack of sleep and proper food while you are there, people trying to make life harder..

also soldiers are jacked up with all kinds of vaccines, who knows what the hell is in them or how they will react with each individual.. most vaccines contain mercury and hello that will effect your brain....

i don't know if there is one pinpointed answer for this one.. If you do know someone afflicted with PTSD, my only advice for you is to try to love them even more, as they really need it. they need your support and to know that you are still proud of them.

that would be a good first step to help them handle it.

It is caused from someone experiencing a traumatic event, like serving in a war zone. Also known as shell shock. It can also happen from something like a horrific car accident where there are friends or family killed.

anemia or lack of vitamins in the body. It could also be due to a lack of sleep.

Try your best to relax I have a panic disorder and was passing out everyday at random places because of it. I went to the doctor and asked them to help me and they perscribed me Celexa about a year ago and it works tremendously. Good luck stay calm it only lasts for no more than 120 minutes and you'll be okay.

My son was ridiculously hyperactive in his first four years, then petit mal (absence seizures) were exceptionally noticeable-even up to four minutes if left alone, and he could automatically do just about everything- scary concept if ur child is crossing the street alone on his way to school, or playing contact sport or being bullied because of seizures:( he'll keep walking, but not be aware of anything. he was diagnosed as positive with EEG tests etc, and went onto epilim for about four years. his concentration improved , but during the initial phases his medication was too high and he became violently hyperactive, reduced the meds and back to perfect.

after three years solid with no seizures we stopped epilim and it hasn't returned since. he has however suffered typical (and very frustrating)adhd symptoms- he plays drums when the hyperactivity gets too much and his legs never stop moving.hes never been diagnosed with add/adhd BUT i am certain that this explains EVERYTHING. in my mind there is a definite link between them.

his father has tourettes with adhd so it is highly possible...

Agoraphobia? im pretty sure.

One milder, but longer lasting and even more troublesome, difficult to eradicate and treat, version of this "phobia" can be described as "fear of overpopulation", which not necessarily refers to immediate physical menace or presence of crowds, but to the looming and permanent presence of such crowds competing for resources (air, water, natural environment), making them scarcer and more difficult to get such satisfiers, than they could be otherwise if no human overpopulation exists.

They don't get worse at night for everyone. Panic attacks are triggered by different things for different people. You may want to explore what may be causing you to have an increase in panic at night. What is triggering that panic feeling? Pehaps you need more family support at this time; especially your mom - you might be surprised how much she loves and supports you. Give her the opportunity.

Pteronophobia: literally, "fear of feathers".

It depends on the severity of your anxiety attacks. If they are mild and pass quickly there are simple breathing exercises that will help. If they are all consuming and debilitating you need to see a doctor who will probably prescribe an anti anxiety medication, of which there are many.

There is no such fear documented.

It may not be documented, but I have known several people, including myself, who have a fear of being late.

No, depakote has no effect on anxiety.

For many reasons. Some reasons would be to comply with state and federal regulations, to improve productivity, to improve profit, to set a standard that an establishment wants to be recognized by, for the safety of individuals, to create a uniform and consistant outcome, to control loss, and simply because a business can seldom be run in a chaotic manner in which each individual does what they choose.

Contrary to how it might feel at the time, anxiety attacks by themselves are not fatal. They can, however, trigger cardiovascular episodes in people who are prone to them, and also acute asthma attacks.

The big danger is that the limited options faced by people who have developed severe anxiety issues will destroy their health in terms of lack of exercise, poor eating habits, and the other limitations that the disorder can impose. That is a major reason why treatment is so important.

The fear of getting out of bed is when can not remove himself from his covers with his remote in his hand. Case study: A gentleman who refers to himself as "After Dark" in California, can stay in his bed for days at time only to relieve himself.

Unless you are trained to evaluate this you don't. I suggest you seek counseling from people equipped and Authorised to make this sort of judgment. Or if this has been suggested to you by such people and you have reservations about their judgment in the situation, seek independent advice from other sources.

In my opinion, yes! The regular Wellbutrin didn't help much for depression or anxiety and gave me migraines. However, the Wellbutrin XL has worked wonders for me. I was taking 150 mg / day and am now taking 150 mg 2x / day. I can now deal w/ anxiety and stress. My husband was just prescribed Zoloft for anxiety. The Dr. says Zoloft works better for men than for women. I can attest to that because the Zoloft didn't help me much.

Well hunny, Everyone needs shots because you get Vaccinated for diseases that we werent able to vaccinate for Years ago such as Hep B and Hep A and Small Pox. So theres no gettting around getting shots. I know that they hurt and I hate them too. I actually am a Medic and I work at a hosptital and I give shots. The best thing to do it to tell them "Do not count, just do it" It makes it easier for you if they dont count. If you dont know when the shot is coming, you wont tense up and it will hurt less. So just think to yourself, It will be over in a minute. Sit there and close your eyes. If your nurse or doctor doesnt count.. itll will probably be over before you knew they even Stuck you. Happy Vaccinations.

Antianxiety medications do not cure anxiety, they only stop you from experiencing the symptoms. To "cure" anxiety, you need to participate in cognitive behavioral therapy and learn to manage your anxiety.

There are three things you can do.

1) Drugs have been known to supress anxiety but this only lasts a little while, and eventually the drug becomes useless...this includes all prescription or natural remedies.

2) Many will sell other methods like subliminal messages hypnosis psycaitric help. They are of very little help. Dont waste your time.

3) Experience. This cures Anxiety. Anxiety will keep growing if you keep giving in to it. Except if you fight nervousness and face all problems, challanges, and situations head on. After 1 year you will become the type of person who is simply immune to anxiety....Take it from someone who has tried everything and realized the truth

I would refer you to the website benzo.org.uk for the work of Professor Heather Ashton and her manual "The Ashton Manual"; this publication can be read or downloaded for free from that website. She is a world-authority on the subject. I have read that some of the withdrawal symptoms can last up to 1-2 years, and in rare situations never completely resolve. There are many other websites with information on this subject. Unfortunately, the drug manufacturers and prescribing doctors have a pathetic lack of information on the harm this drug can cause and how to withdraw safely, and are woefully ignorant of the hell one can go through when withdrawing from this medication, even from very small doses. It is a very hard process to go through, but one that can be done safely with the right information. You will be much healthier in the long-run for going through this--however, it is not easy. Most important, do not quick cold turkey, but taper very slowly. It is imperative to get accurate information from those who have been through this process. Again, Professor Ashton's work is a good place to start. Sbird

There is one key factor that makes the difference between those who fully eliminate panic attacks from their lives and those who do not. The key ingredient is not medication, lifestyle changes, or relaxation exercises. It is when the individual no longer fears the thought of having a panic attack..

This may seem like a simplified and obvious observation but give it careful consideration. The one thing that has you searching for a solution to anxiety and panic attacks this very moment is the fear of having another one.

There is a simple technique known as the One Move Technique which is powerful in restoring you back to your former care free self. I am not only talking about eliminating panic attacks but also getting your general anxiety level right back down to zero without the use of any medication or alternative therapies. This technique is based on advanced psychology made simple for everyone to apply. It has been used by a large no.of people with satisfactory results.

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There isnt a simple solution to stop panic attacks, there infact isnt a routine that works for everybody, and there isnt a medicine, but infact different things you can try.

I get panic attacks so much that I kept almost being sick, fainting, I just breakdown and cry. I would recommend a therapist. Or, purple is a calm colour. Just calm yourself down. Get some candles, perhaps some lavendar or a nice smelling thing, turn all the lights off and put on some relaxing music... Theres a variety of music you can try on YouTube. It completely calms you down, and eventually you'll understand that you can relax

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