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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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Is there a condition fear of ones own brain?
Not as far as we know. We would expect it to come under some form of paranoia.
Edit:
The closest term is
cerebrophobia - fear of the brain
or
Neurophobia - the fear of neurology among medical students
Neurology being the study of nerves i.e. the brain
Is inositol effective with OCD and depression?
For some individuals, inositol provides a placebo effect and "good" results are reported. However, there are no randomized, clinically controlled trials showing that inositol provides objective benefit for individuals dealing with OCD or depression.
How often do individuals with generalized anxiety disorder suffer episodes of anxiety?
The person with generalized anxiety disorder generally has chronic (officially, having more days with anxiety than not for at least six months), recurrent episodes of anxiety that can last days, weeks, or even months.
How do you cure anxiety about sleeping?
God has promised us rest. So resist that fear and ask him to come and dream with you. You have power over this but you have to take hold of that promise. This is what you were built for. Best wishes&love. Sources: Experience
Can anxiety cause weird body sensations even when you're not having an attack?
Oh yes, for people with severe disorders, anxiety symptoms last all day and generally don't manifest into a full blown attack. Relax, try deep breathing techniques and meditation.
Does having generalized anxiety disorder affect your dreams?
need to speak words truth over ur life(bible how god sees u) ur well loved and well protected well looked after
Is it possible for gossip to be an OCD?
It is "possible", but not if gossip is the only symptom. DSM IV Criteria for the Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder A. Either obsessions or compulsions: Obsessions as defined by (1), (2), (3) and (4):
# Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced, at some time during the disturbance, as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress. # The thoughts, impulses or images are not simply excessive worries about real-life problems. # The person attempts to ignore or suppress such thoughts, impulses or images, or to neutralize them with some other thought or action. # The person recognizes that the obsessional thoughts, impulses or images area product of his or her own mind (not imposed from without as in thought insertion). Compulsions as defined by (1) and (2): # Repetitive behaviors (eg, hand washing, ordering, checking) or mental acts (eg, praying, counting, repeating words silently) that the person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly. # The behaviors or mental acts are aimed at preventing or reducing distress or preventing some dreaded event or situation; however, these behaviors or mental acts either are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize or prevent, or are clearly excessive. B. At some point during the course of the disorder, the person has recognized that the obsessions or compulsions are excessive or unreasonable. Note: This does not apply to children.
C. The obsessions or compulsions cause marked distress, are time-consuming (more than 1 hour a day), or significantly interfere with the person's normal routine, occupational (or academic) functioning, or usual social activities or relationships.
D. If another Axis I disorder is present, the content of the obsessions or compulsions is not restricted to it.
E. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or a medical condition. Specify if:
With Poor Insight: If, for most of the time during the current episode, the person does not recognize that the obsessions and compulsions are excessive or unreasonable.
What is the Phobia of musicals?
Clinically I don't believe there is one. Most phobias you find on the internet are just done by combining prefixes with "-phobia", so that while literally it does mean the phobia of "insert here", clinically there may have never been cases of it.
Are there any medications that can reduce the therapeutic effects of Ativan?
Yes, clonidine has been used to reduce symptoms of withdrawal and physical dependence from chronic benzodiazepine use as with Ativan or Xanax.
How does extreme stress and anxiety effect us?
It can cause it being difficult to focus and being stressed also prevents your stomach from digesting foods properly. Being constantly anxious will weaken your immune system and are much likely to get sick.
What phobia is the fear of someone behind you called?
That is called a startle reaction. It is not a phobia. Severe startle reactions are often related to childhood trauma.
What phobia is the fear of sharing?
There does not appear to be a scientific term to describe the fear of sharing. Perhaps the fear stems from a fear of becoming 'too close to someone', a fear of 'letting go of your possessions', or a fear that your 'offering' will be rejected or inadequate in some way.
If your fear begins to affect the quality of your life, or your happiness, please consult with a doctor to help you to address your fear.
What does having High Anxiety mean?
High anxiety means that a person has a high level of stress and worry.
What phobia is the fear of alarms?
This fear does not seem to have a specific name but may stem from a fear of loud noises, of ligyrophobia.
Sometimes. Most whirlpools are not all that dangerous. They cannot pull down large ships but there are more stronger whirlpools that could pull small ships and humans down with ease. They are known as Maelstroms.
Yes they can. http://www.bioedonline.org/picks/news.cfm?art=2706
Its always been a sign of disbelief but I think its sort of to close out the world and clear your thoughts for a second.
What is a fear of being sat on?
Aphephobia- Fear of being touched.
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Being sat upon may not be a 'phobia',per se,perhaps just a concern for being injured by that particular action of the other person. If someone is feeling sheer terror or intense fear by the aspect of this action,then professional assistance may be prudent,if such is the case.
Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?
The complaints people have when having a panic disorder are usually very vague. things like 'stomach ache' or 'hyperventillation' can be caused by a lot of different things. This means 'Panic disorder' can be one of (let's say) a 100 causes, so it just takes time to find out what it is exactly.
When my teacher calls my name my heart beats abnormally and my eyesight goes black and my ears ring?
It sounds like anxiety-- meaning, you get nervous. Take a deep breath. Listen to what is being asked, or ask the teacher to repeat. Take another deep breath; think; then answer.
Remember, there will always be situations throughout your life in which you need to speak in public, in front of people who intimidate you.
Speech anxiety, often referred to as glossophobia, is the intense fear or apprehension individuals feel when speaking in public or in front of an audience. This anxiety can manifest through physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, or a racing heart, as well as psychological effects like fear of judgment or embarrassment. It can significantly hinder one’s ability to communicate effectively and may arise from a variety of factors, including past experiences, personality traits, or the perceived importance of the speaking situation. Overcoming speech anxiety typically involves preparation, practice, and sometimes professional guidance.
