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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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Can Lexapro cause asthma attacks?

It is known that serotonin may cause bronchial constriction (tight airways) and increase the amount of histamine that is released. Probably, for these reasons all well-known SSRIs (like Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Prozac) might cause different breathing problems (like cough, wheezing or even asthma).

What phobia is the fear of farmers?

I'd guess Georgophobia? From the word Georgos (Greek: Farmer)

Are you healthy if you just had a panic attack?

Panic attacks can arise from a number of factors. If your friend was able to recover from the panic attack within 10 minutes, as well as doesn't have a history of panic attacks, she is more than likely healthy enough to visit a doctor. A visit to the physician would be the best way to determine the status of your friend's health. However, panic attacks are common and do not in themselves signify danger. A panic attack is best understood as a symptom of another underlying cause.

What coud it be if you have a feeling of numbness all over a fluttering feeling in your throat and chest and your throat feels tight?

It could be several things....first one that comes to mind in a panic/anxiety attack, especially if you are younger. If you are older (40 +) it also could be signs of a heart attack. I would consult your doctor if this continues.

What is the safest starting dosage of Lamictal?

The absolute smallest dose possible, then ramp up very very slowly. Starting at too high a dose can trigger a potentially fatal rash called Stephen-Johnson's Syndromein which the skin falls off in sheets in some people. If a rash appears at any time while taking Lamictal contact the prescribing doctor instantly and he will refer you to a dermatologist for evaluation. If it is a Stephen-Johnson's Syndrome rash, the drug must be totally discontinued immediately.

What should you do if you have a dependent personality disorder?

You go to your General Practitioner (the doctor who you see for checkups) and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist. Explain why you think that you should see a psychiatrist. During your appointment with a psychiatrist, tell him/her that you think that you have a personality disorder and explain why. The psychiatrist will either ease your fears by telling you that you don't have a personality disorder or tell you that you have a personality disorder. In the event that you do have one, the psychiatrist will set up appointments to help you with your personality disorder.

What Is etoh alcohol?

ETOH is a medical abbreviation for ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, also called beverage alcohol.

How does someone officially have a phobia rather than being scared?

A phobia is defined as an IRRATIONAL fear. Being afraid of great heights probably isn't necessarily a phobia although it could still be a little excessive. On the other hand, being afraid of going outside is certainly considered an irrational fear and fit into the category of a phobia.

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officially they change names of phobias and diseases all the time, so you can never be too sure what they are gonna call it next, eg, OCD is being split so that you can have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) or cds(compulsive disorders) themselves

Every one has fears. A fear may be considered a phobia when a person fears something and it creates such anxiety that he/she avoids being in situations where that which is feared may be experienced. For example, a person may get anxious riding in elevators, but they can do it. They experience manageable anxiety. However, a person who checks and makes sure that no elevator rides will be required on an outing and if so most likely tries to rearrange plans. Has a phobia of elevators. Or a person who has panic attacks before trying to attempt an elevator ride, may have a phobia of elevators. If a fear becomes so great that a person can't live their life fully. Then it's time for a professional opinion.

its not necessarily 'irrational' to have a phobia of being attacked if you have been attacked is it?

just because some phobias are or are defined as irrational it doesn't mean they all are

the definition of irrational is something that has no founded reason and that doesn't mean all phobias have no founded reason

so really the official definition is nothing to be so concerned about, moreover the symptoms, the fear/phobia itself and what caused it and how to help them with it is much more important.

but im not expert on all the technicalities, this is just my unofficial inexpert opinion

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Would an anxiety disorder cause you to carry around a water bottle?

It can, symptoms of mental illness can manifest in different ways. If you feel compelled to carry around a bottle of water all the time and the negative effects or both carrying it and not carrying it are causing your normal functioning to be impaired, and you are worried, you should seek medical help to identify the problem.

What phobia is the fear of too many vowels in one word?

There does not appear to be a scientific term to specifically describe the fear of too many vowels in one word.

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is the fear of long words.

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.

What is the phobia for fear of elephants?

fear of elephant is probably called " Anixolpiobia

How long does marajana take to clear from the blood?

Just a few hours and you should sober up and no longer feel the effects.

What is the fear of surgery called?

Tomophobia - fear of surgical procedures. Not to be confused with Ergasiophobia, which is a surgeons fear of operating.

What are some Holistic ways of treating anxiety?

The best cure for anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which retrains your brain out of the unhealthy anxious thinking habits and gives you new healthy thinking habits instead.

What is the most feared crime?

I would think that would be murder, as that will end your life or the life of someone you love. I think it is terrorism as it is a random act of murder.

Can SSRI's like Zoloft make your anxiety worse before it gets better and how long does this last?

SSRIs are occasionally used to treat anxiety. However, if Zoloft is making your anxiety worse, you should contact your doctor and discuss other options.

What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder cannot pinpoint the cause of their nervous feelings, whereas individuals with phobias can.

What do you do when they come home from a mental hospital?

You love them. You support them. You help them ( but also take time for you). And you forgive them because they are TRYING to get well.