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| How common are anxiety disorders? |
| In America, anxiety disorder is one of the common major psychiatric disorders. Some records state that 19 million Americans are affected by this |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| What are the different kinds of anxiety disorders? |
| Anxiety disorders are categorized into five types. They have similarities but these only differ in their symptoms. The five types of anxiety disorders are:
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| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| What are the symptoms of anxiety disorders? |
There are many symptoms of anxiety disorder. They are categorized into two divisions: physical symptoms and psychological symptoms.
Typical physical |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How are anxiety disorders treated? |
There are many ways in which an anxiety disorder is treated. These ways are simple but require professional advice. The following are some of the treatments |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How is an anxiety disorder different from severe stress? |
Anxiety disorder is a psychological condition with prolonged processes which are responsible for the condition. Anxiety can also cause different types of pho |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How is anxiety different from a phobia? |
| Phobia is defined as an irrational and unreasonable extreme fear of a particular situation or thing that is not dangerous by nature and is not considered t |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How is anxiety different from average everyday nervousness or worry? |
| Nervousness or worry is normal for individuals. It is a part of the normal reaction to different stimuli. However, it becomes a problem when it occurs long term |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How can I cope with an anxiety disorder? |
If you have anxiety disorder, you may find it hard to get away from the disease. However, there are many ways to treat it. You can follow the different techn |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| What can I do to help a loved one with an anxiety disorder? |
| The first thing you can do is identify the signs and symptoms of the mental illness. You should be aware that individuals who suffer from this illness often den |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How do I know when to seek professional help for anxiety? |
| Anxiety is a normal reaction for some individuals. However, it becomes a problem when prolonged or misdiagnosed. If one's anxiety is not identified in early its |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| Does it take a psychiatrist to treat anxiety disorders? |
| If anxiety disorder gets worse, it will require the aid of a psychiatrist. There is a need for assistance from this kind of mental health professional to treat |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| Is stage fright normal? |
| Stage fright, a feeling of fear or discomfort in front of a crowd, is one of the more common manifestations of anxiety. For most people, this is a nor |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| What is a panic attack? |
| A panic attack is a type of anxiety disorder. This refers to a feeling of spontaneous panic-like symptoms in places where help is not always accessible. Ma |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| What is agoraphobia? |
| Agoraphobia is closely related to panic attacks. It is derived from the Greek words that literally mean “fear of the marketplace.” In other words, thi |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| What causes anxiety and panic attacks? |
| According to research conducted in the medical field, there are specific things that cause anxiety and panic attacks. These are:
Genetics (it is inherited)< |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How is anxiety related to depression? |
| Depression is related to anxiety. Depression is often the normal response to loss of something or someone. On the other hand, anxiety is the normal re |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How is anxiety related to eating disorders? |
When a person has primary anxiety, he often undergoes eating disorders. There is a high percentage of individuals suffering from both disorders.
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| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| How is anxiety related to drug and alcohol abuse? |
| Study shows that anxiety is sometimes associated with drug and alcohol use. Because of being worried or stressed, a person can get involved in drug and alcohol |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| Do relaxation techniques really help with anxiety disorders? |
Few things are as beneficial for lessening anxiety as the strategy of relaxing your mind. It is an important tactic which will help you to recover from |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Tue, Aug 1, 2006 16:27:42) |
| What are some good stress management techniques? |
Stress makes you age faster. It also has a negative impact on a person’s appearance. Therefore, it is very important to learn some stress management techniqu |
| Author: Anna Ageweller |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Jan 21, 2008 9:38:08) |
| What happens in the body during a panic attack? |
| A panic attack instigates an imbalance of blood gases, namely carbon dioxide. This imbalance causes the individual to become light-headed and confused. The la |
| Author: Mallery Andersson |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Jan 21, 2008 9:38:08) |
| If I feel an anxiety attack coming on, what can I do? |
| Anxiety and panic attacks have become more common than you might think. Due to this prevalency, anxiety is commonly treated. Experts in the medical and therap |
| Author: Mallery Andersson |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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| (Published: Mon, Jan 21, 2008 9:38:08) |
| Are my anxiety attacks all in my head? |
| While it is true that anxiety attacks can stem from things like childhood experiences and personality traits, anxiety attacks are not always psychologically-bas |
| Author: Mallery Andersson |
| Category: Self Help - Anxiety Questions |
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