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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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How do help someone having an anxiety attack?
When my wife had an anxiety attack (her first one), I had her use a paper bag and breath into it. I was talking to her the whole time and had her "only concentrate on her breathing". I then elevated her feet to keep her from possibly going into shock. Remember that anxiety attacks are a symptom; not a problem into themselves. You will likely need to seek professional help to get at the underlying issue that caused the attack in the first place. The causes can vary from major amounts of stress to certain forms of psychosis. Don't worry about that word "psychosis". Everyone has a psychosis, per Freud, it is only when you can no longer handle them that it becomes a problem. Good Luck!
Updated:: If anxiety attacks take over your life then you should seek medical help but if they're not interfering with your life there are a few things I've noticed that help you calm yourself. Taking deep and rhythmical breaths, walking around whether it's your house or neighborhood, listen to calming music, light a candle, or watch your favorite TV show. Not all anxiety lasts and most attacks are only 10 to 30 minutes. They're usually hereditary also. I've done a lot of looking up on this because I suffer anxiety attacks often but they don't really interrupt my life just a few moments of anxiousness. :) Hope this helps as well!
Do coonhounds have separation anxiety when left alone?
Coonhounds become restless when they lack physical and mental exercise. Owners thus have to make time taking them to walks or to a dog park where they can play and run around. Because they are lovers of the outdoor and outdoor activities, they are not very suitable for life in apartments.
They can become very attached when kept in a house, and may experience separation anxiety. A coonhound with separation anxiety will bay for sometimes hours on end in wait for their owner to return.
What happens when your stressed?
some people (like me) get cold sores when they're stressed. Cold sores are red, puffy bubble like bumps that have a virus in them. They most offend appear on your lips. (if you get a cold sore, and it is really puffy, DO NOT POP IT! this will spread the virus and you will have other cold sores! so leave it alone, and if you don't like it, you can buy medicine for it, I recommend Abreva, it works the best) You may get a little impatient or cranky. You may also get tired.
Everyone is afraid of dying, but an extreme fear of death is necrophobia
A pseudo fit is essentially a seizure that is brought on by intense stress, and does not directly correlate with epilepsy.
What are some disadvantages of cognitive behavior therapy?
Disadvantages of cognitive behavior therapy are somewhat subjective given the particular preferences different people have. It's a therapy that requires commitment from the person receiving it, and some argue that it doesn't do an adequate job of tackling possible underlying issues.
What phobia is the fear of leaves?
The fear of leaving is called agoraphobia. This progressive phobia is the fear of leaving the house. It is associated with a panic attack.
Perhaps you need coffee, it will help you to focus. There has been new test that show that coffee is actually more helpful then bad, if you drink it moderately (1-2 cups a day). After you get moving on the things that you want to do, you can start to cut down on the caffeine if necessary. Right now just get the momentum going in the things the you want to do. Staying in action is the remedy. Stay out of your head as much as possible. Thinking is the enemy; stay busy.
If you tried talking to them already, have your doctor prove it to them. By having a doctor talk to them, it is a good idea because they are the ones who diagnosed it in the first place, and if an authority says you have it, then your parents should believe it from your doctor.
Can bioflavonoids cause anxiety?
I took three DreamQuest Bioflavonoid supplements yesterday as directed, and by yesterday afternoon, I had a terrible bout of anxiety. It lasted through the evening and continued into today, although I took no further supplements. I still feel anxious and will not take any further supplements until the symptoms subside.
What can cause a panic reaction to a shot from the dentist?
It depends on what you mean by "shot" ~ if you mean freezing, then it is quite normal to have an increased heart rate and maybe a little hyperventilating. If it is quite severe, you may want to discuss it with your dentist to explore other options. I am thinking that you are perhaps sensitive to the epinephrine in the shot given for anesthesia. Epinephrine or pseudoepinephrine can make a person feel panicky, heart racing, jumbled thoughts etc. Just ask your dentist to use an anesthetic without epi. yes my 16 year old son has had shots from dentist before and this has never happend ,but this time it hit an artery in his gum instead and made his heart race bad and he could not breath well for a few ,well this went away but when he can home it got worse,he had the worse head pain and had fever bad diarrhea and has not been abel to brath right ,he had to go to hospital and now has scb fever,and has been really sick,i know it was from this shot some kind of bacteria got in his lung or heart,i hope this will go away can you help with some of my questions .thank you kyla rugrats@gtlakes.com please get back to me soon. ANSWER YES-Novocain should be avoided by ANYONE with an anx disorder-it causes the heart to beat slower and harder in most cases and is a derivative of epinephrine which most definitely will bring on a severe panic attack, that combined with the anticipatory anxiety over seeing the dentist and as an anxious person being much more attuned to bodily sensations is not a good combination. IF YOU SUFFER FROM ANXIEY TELL YOUR DENTIST, always take a sedative before hand (a benzo) and ALWAYS make sure that they use POLORCANE (not sure on spelling here but it sounds like POLAR-CANE, it is a non epinephrine derivative and will not cause the heart racing, but on the down side the numbing effect is much shorter lived than Novocain.
Why is anxiety worse in the morning if you have anxiety and depression disorder?
ANSWER 1 Anxiety and depression can be more severe in the morning because the body is at a low ebb, although not everyone experiences this effect. The nervous system is also slow to get going in the morning.There are many physical reasons and psychological reasons for this. You also may have low blood sugar in the morning, which can increase anxiety.have a snack during the night if you are awake. Try and have a bright bedroom, and a bright light. ANSWER 2 - Anxiety associated with reactive or situational depression is worse in the evening. As against this anxiety that is associated with endogenous depression is worse in morning. This is due to diurnal variation known to occur in endogenous depression. This fact is used in the differential diagnosis of the two as the treatment of the two differ.
It depends on which type of candy... But there is no candy phobia. Just phobia of candy :)
Do you have a phobia if you get small panic attacks around all boys but you aren't gay?
I'm not sure how old you are, but some anxiety regarding the opposite sex during the teen years is quite common. The idea of dating and becoming close with someone can be a little scary even to some adults.
I am not an expert, but I am a mom, so my advice would be this: speak to someone about your fears. This may be your parent, a teacher, a counselor at school, a faith leader, or anyone else you trust. It's possible that they can offer some of the best advice for you since they will know you better than me.
A panic attack can seem really overwhelming so only youcan know how far to push yourself, but if I had a daughter who came to me with the same question, I would advise her to start slow. I would tell her she is a unique individual just like eveyone else, and that everyone has fears that they won't be accepted. The reality often is that we are much harder on ourselves than other people are, and so I would tell her to just have fun and be herself. The important thing is to just let the good person she is shine through and to not worry so much what other people think. Perhaps I would encourage her to take small steps and set goals for herself, for example 'Today I will stand behind a boy in a line at the water fountain (or lunch line, or check out at the store). If she was able to accomplish that goal without panicing, then maybe a next step would be to say 'Hello' to a kind boy at school. I think you probably see the idea.
By the way, I talked about your question with my 19-year old son and 13-year old male cousin (who is already dating). Do you know what they both said? That it's scary for them too. My cousin says that everytime he speaks to a girl, especially one he likes, his palms sweat, and he pretty much holds his breath until she responds.
Just know that you are not alone in your fear. If speaking to someone you trust doesn't work, or if your fear deepens, then please speak to your parents about seeing a doctor. He or she may be able to suggest even more ways to overcome your anxiety.
How do you know if you have PTSD?
There is only one way to know for sure, and that is to be tested by a professional doctor/psychologist. However, some signs of PTSD include: unusual irritability/anger, feelings of guilt and hopelessness, losing interest in previously enjoyed hobbies, unusual nervousness, self-harming, clinical depression, feelings of fear, flashbacks, hallucinations, panic attacks, severe anxiousness, trust issues, inability to sleep normally (insomnia), frequent night terrors/nightmares, thoughts of suicide (please get help right away), stressful feelings, blackouts, unusual headaches, isolation, and lack of emotional response. Like I said, there is only one way to find out for sure. And, if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call 1-800-273-8255 (U.S.)
Is CBT really help for anxiety?
"There is empirical evidence that CBT is effective for the treatment of a variety of problems, including mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders."
Battle Your Anxiety Disorder with Self Help?
Instead of allowing your anxiety disorder to continue to take a toll on your life, it may be time to begin treating it with self help. Instead of relying on medications and expensive sessions with healthcare providers, it may be time to battle it on your own. The most important part of defeating an anxiety disorder is searching out the root of the problem and then working on telling yourself there is nothing to be afraid of. By doing this, you can greatly improve yourself and better your overall attitude, mood, and wellbeing.
Can anxiety or a lot of adrenaline kill or harm you?
There is research to suggest that anxiety can lead to CHD (coronary heart disease) but the research available is far from conclusive. There is ample research to suggest that there are no links at all between anxiety and CHD thus the pursuit of debate amongst psychologists continues. You can find research for both arguments via Google. The adrenaline aspect of the question is rather vague. A release of adrenaline will increase the heart rate which could technically cause problems for those with heart problems although this would be rare. I would recommend researching broken heart syndrome, an interesting condition which can be caused by emotional stress resulting in a prolonged surge of adrenaline causing what can appear like a heart attack. (http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press_releases/2005/02_10_05.html)
On the other hand, if your question is in relation to taking adrenaline as a drug then yes, to much adrenaline can increase your heart rate to quickly and to a BPM (beats per minute) higher than it's capability. A rough guide to your maximum heart rate would be to deduct your age from 220. Finally, there is research to suggest that the increase in heart rate from adrenaline can pump toxins around your body rapidly resulting in sudden death. The best way to understand this theory would be to research the toxins which build up in a limb after applying a tourniquet. Releasing the tourniquet can cause the toxins to kill if released in to the blood stream. The theory that toxins can kill when adrenaline is introduced is the similar in the sense that the increased heart rate can suddenly pump around toxins which may have collected. Sorry that i have had to resort to providing so much unconclusive evidence. There is research to suggest that anxiety can lead to CHD (coronary heart disease) but the research available is far from conclusive. There is ample research to suggest that there are no links at all between anxiety and CHD thus the pursuit of debate amongst psychologists continues. You can find research for both arguments via Google. The adrenaline aspect of the question is rather vague. A release of adrenaline will increase the heart rate which could technically cause problems for those with heart problems although this would be rare. I would recommend researching broken heart syndrome, an interesting condition which can be caused by emotional stress resulting in a prolonged surge of adrenaline causing what can appear like a heart attack. (http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press_releases/2005/02_10_05.html)
On the other hand, if your question is in relation to taking adrenaline as a drug then yes, to much adrenaline can increase your heart rate to quickly and to a BPM (beats per minute) higher than it's capability. A rough guide to your maximum heart rate would be to deduct your age from 220. Finally, there is research to suggest that the increase in heart rate from adrenaline can pump toxins around your body rapidly resulting in sudden death. The best way to understand this theory would be to research the toxins which build up in a limb after applying a tourniquet. Releasing the tourniquet can cause the toxins to kill if released in to the blood stream. The theory that toxins can kill when adrenaline is introduced is the similar in the sense that the increased heart rate can suddenly pump around toxins which may have collected. Sorry that i have had to resort to providing so much unconclusive evidence.
What phobia is the fear of vacuums?
There does not appear to be a scientific term to specifically describe a fear of vacuums. Perhaps the fear stems from the loud noise the equipment makes or anxiety that you might lose something valuable while you operate it, a dropped wedding ring for example. The suction capability of most vaccuums is not enough to cause serious injury, but it may be enough to cause you to worry.
Traumatophobia is the fear of injury.
Ligyrophobia is the fear of loud noises.
If your fear begins to negatively affect the quality of your life, or your happiness, then please consult with a doctor to help you to address your fear.
The absence or inhibition of AChE at a synapse would lead to?
The absence or inhibition of AChE at a synapse would lead to flaccid paralysis.
