What measures may help to reduce anxiety?
relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and distraction--putting the anxiety out of one's mind by focusing thoughts on something else.
What are other names for a panic attack?
Acute anxiety, hyperanxiety, phobic reaction, phobic episode
yes probably. some people might pretend to be more important or popular, or pretend to be invisible. some people might pretend they are at somewhere calm if its a busy and stressful place. there are many reasons why someone would do this.
What is the phobia of nightmares?
Maloneirophobia is my made-up guess. From the Greek (or Latin) for bad (mal) and dream (oneir).
What is frequent and unexpected panic attacks?
A panic disorder. Experts estimate that 2-3% of the American population suffers from a panic or anxiety disorder.
Does Effexor help with anxiety or cause it?
Effexor is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder. It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. However, consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
What is the best way to get rid of anxiety?
If you are having anxiety attacks then it is important for you to figure out what is causing them. Illiminating things that cause them does help, but it is not always an option. Try to pay attention to your body and figure out when an anxiety attack is begining. Then tell yourself that everything is going to be okay, this is not a life or death situation, you will be alright, you are healthy, someone loves you, you are safe. These are just examples- say whatever applies. As long as you know that you will be okay. Also, try distracting yourself for a moment or two. If it helps, take a minute to call a friend or go for a walk. If you need to immediately distract yourself then try looking around the room and just say random things that you see (example: the chair is black, the carpet is tan, the bird is chirping) pay attention to the little things happening around you.
If you think you need help then try talking to a therapist. If you go to your regular doctor, they can give you a list of therapists in your area and tell you if insurance covers your visits.
"neurosis" is an antiquated term. Anxiety Disorder (formerly anxiety neurosis) is a diagnosis made by a physician when a patient exhibits certain specific symptoms and other causes for the symptoms have been ruled out. The DSM-IV lists the symptoms required for a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder to be: DSM IV Criteria for the Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder A. Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not, for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance). B. The person finds it difficult to control the worry. C. The anxiety and worry are associated with three (or more) of the following six symptoms (with at least some symptoms present for more days than not, for the past 6 months). Note: Only one item is required in children. * restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge * being easily fatigued * difficulty concentrating or mind going blank * irritability * muscle tension * sleep disturbance
(difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless, unsatisfying sleep) D. The focus of the anxiety and worry is not confined to features of an Axis I disorder, eg, the anxiety or worry is not about having a panic attack (as in Panic Disorder), being embarrassed in public (as in social phobia), being contaminated (as in obsessive-compulsive disorder), being away from home or close relatives (as in separation anxiety disorder), gaining weight (as in anorexia nervosa), having multiple physical complaints (as in somatization disorder), or having a serious illness (as in hypochondriasis), and the anxiety and worry do not occur exclusively during post-traumatic stress disorder. E. The anxiety, worry or physical symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning. F. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (eg, a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition (eg, hyperthyroidism) and does not occur exclusively during a mood disorder, a psychotic disorder, or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
What does anxiety do to the nerves?
Anxiety can do these following things to you:
-Make you feel emotional, depressive, worried, angry, useless and weak.
-Makes your whole body tense.
-Carrys on and gets worse if you don't get help.
-Gives you very low confidence.
-Makes you think too much about things.
-Makes your energy levels go down, making you hungrier easier.
-Makes you frustrated and sometimes gives you tummy aches with so much stress.
-You need to go to the toliet more often.
-Shaking hands, sweaty palms, feeling very sick, sometimes makes you sick.
Etc ...
How much sleep does a 30 year old need?
Sleep requirements vary over a narrow range from about 7 to 9 hours.
What is is the difference between stress and anxiety?
stress can affect people different ways. Some get angry, sad, or maybe even don't change outwardly at all. Anxiety can be caused by stress but can also be caused by fear or nervousness. It all depends on how you have been conditioned to deal with scary or stressfull situations. Anxiety can cause panic attacks, which present themselves in different ways. Everyone has stress but not everyone has anxiety. Example: You shake and get light headed whenever you see a pool because you're afraid of water or drowning (anxiety) Or you get home from work and have a hard time listening to your wife because you had a bad day and just need to go for a jog or hit a punching bag to feel at ease (stress)
What phobia is the fear of responsibility?
The clinical name is Hypengyophobia or Hypegiaphobia.
Source: http://www.phobialist.com/
Freud said phobias were as Watson said phobias were?
Freud said phobias were repressed conflicts, were as Watson said that phobias were learned
What antidepressant is better for panic attacks?
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.
What is the term for a phobia of skydiving?
I do not think there is one. From time to time, you get skydivers who quit the sport due to the fear element, but that is usually when they are learning how to skydive and only have a few jumps.
In terms of a full blown phobia, where someone cannot be near another skydiver or watch it on TV, that I have never heard of.
What phobia is the fear of sneezing?
There does not appear to be a scientific term to describe a fear of sneezing. Several sources refer to sternutaphobiaas the correct term, but at least one other source claims this to be 'the fear of not being able to sneeze' or to 'bring a sneeze to fruition'. It is not confirmed that either definition is recognized by the medical community.
If your fear begins to negatively affect your quality of life, or your happiness, then please consult with a doctor to help you to address your fear.
What is the definition of panic attacks?
The sudden onset of intense anxiety, characterized by feelings of intense fear and apprehension and accompanied by palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, and trembling. Also called anxiety attack.
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that develops for no apparent reason and that triggers severe physical reactions. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic attacks occur, you might think you're losing control, having a heart attack or even dying.
What is the scientific name for fear of people who vomit?
I got it, it's still Emesophobia because it is fear of anything to do with Vomit. Tks...
What personality disorders generally are most responsive to psychotherapy?
Borderlines usually do very well to therapy. Once diagnosed, within 10 years they can lead the most normal lives. I know this because I was diagnosed and through intensive therapy was able to see how abusive my family was and want to change. Most studies show that with about 10 borderlines, in 10 years 3 are cured, 4 have shown great recovery and 3 are still the same, struggling.
Borderlines, about half recover. Other personality disorders are much harder.
What phobia is the fear of bullies?
This fear may fall under a condition called Social Phobia. Please click on the Related Question below for more information.
What is the fear of strangulation called?
Strangulophobia - from the Latin 'strangulo' and the Greek 'Phobos' (god of fear) . Note, however, that I have just coined this word for you (and me, as I cannot find another term anywhere).
A good term to use if you have an aversion to wearing ties (due to this medical condition - strangulophobia).