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- Pacify Your Panic Disorder with These 3 Tips - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Alison LeeHave you frequently felt overcome by an unexpected wave of anxiety and terror for what seems like no reason at all? Then, you might be dealing with panic disorder. This potentially debilitating condition can cause you to deal with sudden, repeated panic attacks, which may make you feel like ...
Views: 1277 - Panic and Anxiety Disorder Causes and Cures - Feel Better Today! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Jonathan RoachPanic and Anxiety Disorder are the most debilitating of conditions, and when they persist for long periods they inhibit the sufferer and steal the quality of our lives. Panic occurs when adrenaline is released into the bloodstream to prepare the body for fight or flight. This is of course quite ...
Views: 1506 - Panic Attack Cures: A Simple four Stage Solution That Will Avert Panic Attacks Swiftly - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Issac ViessmanNew investigation has brought about the development of some powerful methods. Aided by the assistance of research we're coming to learn progressively more about how the human brain operates and the way we are able to regulate tension. This report will teach you a very potent but beautifully easy ...
Views: 1251 - Panic Attack Disorder and How to Stop It - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Naida CasadoI have experienced panic attacks before so, of course I know all the symptoms: palpitations, sweating, shortness of breath, the choking sensation, chest pain, the great inexplicable fear of losing control or going nuts. It is easy to believe we are having a heart attack, a respiratory issue, or ...
Views: 1160 - Panic Attack Medication: Best Medication For Anxiety - Ways To Stop Panic Attacks Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Brett ManniPanic Attack Medication: Best Medication For Anxiety - Ways To Stop Panic Attacks Naturally There are actually several different types of medications on the market today that deal with anxiety. They are referred to anxiolytics, or anti-anxiety medications. Benzodiazepines are the fastest ...
Views: 1131 - Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from marie LucyPanic attacks affect 1 person in 100 in the UK, and can be very frightening. In this article: What are panic attacks? Diagnosis Advice & Support Symptoms Effect on your life Causes Treatments What are panic attacks? Panic attacks are random episodes of intense ...
Views: 1302 - Panic Attacks & Connecting the Dots: Symptom Identification and Association - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Bill WhiteIn my eWorkbook, Panic! …and Poetic Justice, I share a story about crossing the I-43 bridge, with its open view of Green Bay (the actual bay) to the northeast, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As I was driving the incline of the bridge, the whole experience was bombarding me with all sorts of mental, ...
Views: 1079 - Panic Attacks & Getting Into a Zone: The Truly Incredible Can Occur - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Bill WhiteI’m sure you’ve heard someone say, “Dang, she’s really in a zone!” Or maybe you’ve thought, “Man, am I in a zone!” This “zoneness” is well worth discussing because it can really very positively impact a panic sufferer’s life. Tune in! Before we go any further, what exactly does “getting into ...
Views: 972 - Panic Attacks - A Must Read - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Sean DoodyAbout this article I am writing this article in a hope to reach out to those who know they suffer from panic attacks, those who think they might suffer and also for anyone who knows someone who they believe might be suffering, as it isn't always as easy as simply asking him/her if they are ...
Views: 1006 - Panic Attacks - Handling Panic Attacks Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraMore and more people are suffering from panic disorder and its disabling symptoms that is why most sufferers rely on drugs for immediate relief. While it is recommended to consult your doctor and medications are helpful on your condition, it will also be helpful to learn handling panic attacks ...
Views: 1100 - Panic Attacks - Key Points In Finding Relief - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Ramil MorlaPanic attacks. What are they and how will they affect me? That is a question that many individuals will ask in their lifetime, and answers are not always easy to find. Panic attacks affect different individuals in different ways, and there is not one sure fire therapy that will help all. A few ...
Views: 950 - Panic Attacks Acute Care: Gentle Expressions of Hope - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Bill WhiteSo often, my working relationship with a panic sufferer begins with an initial email of all-consuming pain, fear, bewilderment, and desperation. The writer has visited my website, identified with the content, felt a glimmer of possibility, saw my invitation to write, and did exactly that. But as ...
Views: 1550 - Panic Attacks and Assorted Mind Variances: Pieces of a Greater Whole - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Bill WhiteThe human brain is absolutely amazing. And as much as we’ve learned about it, it remains one incredibly mysterious three-pound mass of tissue and fluid. The brain’s functioning has certainly been a puzzle to me over the many years, as it’s facilitated a long bout with panic disorder, as well as ...
Views: 1045 - Panic Attacks and Biochemistry: The HPA Axis (what?) - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Bill WhiteWell, buckle those seat belts tight, ‘cause I’m bringing you some pretty heady stuff here. But, we’ll get through it together just fine. I want to discuss something known as the HPA axis. This physiological interrelationship is of major importance to panic sufferers, so I’m going to get into a ...
Views: 2605 - Panic Attacks and Fear: Going with Logic and the Odds - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Bill WhiteFear, be it a thought or an emotion, is at the very foundation of panic. And, of course, panic sufferers find all sorts of creative ways to generate fear; and it generally has much to do with overreaction and misinterpretation. Am I right? Well, I propose these self-defeating dynamics can, in ...
Views: 1420 - Panic Attacks and Mitral Valve Prolapse: A Mimicker's Deception - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Bill WhiteA mimicker is a symptom or disorder that fools its victim, as well as medical and psych professionals, into believing he/she is suffering from something other than the true cause of the problem. And the likeness is so striking that the mimicked issue gets all the attention, allowing the real ...
Views: 2187 - Panic Attacks and the "We Do It Intentionally Paradox" - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Bill WhiteOne could write and talk for days about the potential contributors to panic attacks. So much so that I choose to use the term “contributors,” not “causes.” And that’s because I believe using the term “causes” throws a very unnecessary roadblock in the path toward relief, as it attempts to find ...
Views: 1632 - Panic Attacks At Night Before Bed: How To Stop Anxiety When You're Falling Asleep - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Brett ManniPanic Attacks At Night Before Bed: How To Stop Anxiety When You're Falling Asleep When you have a severe anxiety disorder, it reveals itself in many different ways. One of the most unpleasant ways it rears its head is in the form of "night panic attacks." Essentially, these are any panic ...
Views: 3326 - Panic Attacks In Children - Manage Them! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jason KluberIt is truly disturbing and painful to see your child suffer from panic attacks. I know, that information might had left you questioning how can that be feasible yet, panic attacks in children are really possible. It is also alarming that the children affected by this condition are growing in ...
Views: 1852 - Panic Attacks When Sleeping - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Ross CormackIt is not too unheard of for someone to have sleep panic attacks. They are usually the result of a source of anxiety in the daily life, even though it seems like they have no cause. A traumatic event from the recent past or some stressful situation, like moving house could be the root cause, or ...
Views: 907 - Panic Attacks While Driving - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Ross CormackCertain situations exist where a panic attack can lead to catastrophic events, one of which is while driving a car. Control of the car may be lost, resulting in accident, if a panic attack causes you to lose your focus on the task of driving. If you suspect you are about to suffer a panic attack ...
Views: 1358 - Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Spatial Orientation: Perception is Everything - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Bill WhiteRaise your hand if you’ve ever been plagued by agoraphobia. Well, my arm’s fully extended upward. I can recall being all but housebound because of it in the early 1980’s. And if I did venture out it was with a few drinks under my belt, a few beers in the car, and about ten cigarettes in my ...
Views: 2434 - Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Your Primary Care Physician: Are You Getting the Best Care? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Bill WhiteI found an editorial in the March 6, 2007 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine that I believe is spot-on. It was written by Wayne Katon, M.D. and Peter Roy-Byrne, M.D., from the University of Washington School of Medicine. The subject matter was poor treatment practices, as well as ...
Views: 1986 - Panic Attacks, Guilt, and the Personality of Your Superego - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Bill WhiteGuilt can be absolutely crippling for anyone, but it hits panic attack and anxiety sufferers particularly hard. We’re so darned tough on ourselves, and hold ourselves accountable for so many things that simply aren’t fair or reasonable. And that makes guilt a major obstacle to overcome when it ...
Views: 3770 - Panic Attacks, the Amygdala, and the Limbic System: A Paradox of Protection - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Bill WhiteThe amygdala, situated equally in both brain hemispheres, is an almond-shaped (“amygdala” is derived from the Greek for “almond-like”) grouping of nuclei approximately one-inch long, located just a few inches from each ear, inward and in a direction toward the forehead. It’s considered to be the ...
Views: 3296 - Panic Attacks, The Amygdala, The Prefrontal Cortex, and an Elevator - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Bill WhiteIf you’ve followed my writing you’ll know I believe misinterpretation and overreaction are the number one psychological contributors to panic attacks. I believe so deeply in this truth that I coined the term, “interpreaction,” to underscore the power of the relationship between interpretation ...
Views: 2510 - Panic Attacks: The Basics and How to Get Help - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Keith BakerFirst of all just what is a panic attack? One description of a panic attack is to compare it to a comprehensive emotional nightmare. Some people experience a panic attack and feel like they are in an escalating cycle of catastrophe and doom and that something bad is going to happen to them ...
Views: 1830 - Panic Disorder Depression: How To Cope With Anxiety - Why Do I Always Think About Death Before I Go To Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2017 from Brett ManniPanic Disorder Depression: How To Cope With Anxiety - Why Do I Always Think About Death Before I Go To Sleep If you are experiencing sensations you believe are being brought on by anxiety or depression, you should realize it doesn't mean you are having mental problems. Anxiety disorder is ...
Views: 1060 - Panic Disorder in Adolescence- What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraAnyone can have panic disorder even children and adolescents. Panic disorder in adolescence is not a life threatening illness but it can affect their lives in so many ways. They experience extreme unrealistic fear that can affect their everyday activities. They are excessively worried and tense ...
Views: 908 - Physical Causes of Panic AttacksSubmitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Yee LindaDifferent people have different causes for their panic attacks, and researchers are still unsure what causes panic attacks. Because these causes are often unclear, most believe that they have no choice but to live with it. However if other family members have suffered from them, there is a ...
Views: 1438 - Possible Causes Of Anxiety Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Nathan TylerAnxiety symptoms can spring on us when we least need them. We start sweating and our hearts start racing at an interview. We get a lump in our throat and butterflies in our stomach on a first date. Talk about bad timing. You're probably wondering why our bodies would sabotage us in this ...
Views: 1061 - Powerful Visualisation Techniques for Managing your Stress - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2013 from GARTH DELIKANThe body will always follow where the head leads If you think you can, you can! If you think you can't, you won't! Whenever you make that final decision within yourself to take action, your body automatically follows suit and great things can be accomplished because mind and body are working in ...
Views: 1395 - Prevent Panic Attacks With This One-Step Procedure - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Jason Kluber"Having panic attacks was certainly one of the worse days of my life" as quoted by a friend. I know it is hard to believe and convince those people who don't have such condition, but I can feel this man. Challenging experiences are part of the path you will go through if you want to prevent ...
Views: 1656 - Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise & PDF - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Jason MagillIf You're Already Feeling Anxiety or Stress Because You're About to Learn How to Perform a Relaxation Technique, You're in the Right Place! The Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise is great to help anyone suffering from stress and anxiety. I often tell clients it is a wonderful exercise ...
Views: 1732 - Proper Breathing And Anxiety What's The True Connection? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Dennis SimsekBreathing properly is one of the simplest ways to drain away tension and relieve your stress. By simply changing your breathing patterns, you can rapidly induce a greater state of relaxation. If you can control the way you breath, you have a powerful tool to reduce bodily tension. Most ...
Views: 1389 - Psychiatric Emergencies - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2018 from Jonathan WilsonOne of the most frustrating and difficult medical emergencies to handle is the psychiatric emergency. It is a condition in which family members or bystanders will have to use mostly their wits, not only to save the person affected but also themselves from trivial to mortal injury. Many of us ...
Views: 1244 - Pulling The Plug On Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Gina CharlesWhen my insides started ringing like the bells of a five-alarm fire, I didn’t know what was happening. That strong, engulfing feeling of anxiety rose up like a life-threatening wave, sweeping me away from the inside. The first time I experienced this, it took my breath away, literally. The ...
Views: 1315 - Put an End to Anxiety and Panic Attacks – Top 3 Methods to Stop Panic Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraIt is common for people to get anxious under stressful and scary situations but if your anxiety becomes unreasonable and it interferes with your daily life, it is important to know how to put an end to anxiety and panic attacks. People who have anxiety and panic disorder usually have episodes of ...
Views: 1070 - Repetitive Anxiety Attacks- Top 5 Methods to Break the Cycle - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraIt is good to be anxious because it keeps us alert to avoid harmful situations but repetitive anxiety attacks without a reasonable cause are no longer healthy and good. Recurring intense fear over something that is not real is already a disorder and it is a serious problem. You have to find the ...
Views: 1958 - Scared Of Life Anxiety: Why Am I So Scared Of Life - Scared For No Reason at Night - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniScared Of Life Anxiety: Why Am I So Scared Of Life - Scared For No Reason at Night Sharing What Worked, I think it's important to share with you how I was able to stay on track and driven to eventually stop my generalised anxiety disorder. In the past I always heard that diet was important ...
Views: 1054 - Severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder- Know the Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraMost people feel anxious about real life situations at one time or another and this anxiousness is just temporary. But people with severe generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are extremely worried about everyday things and many other things even when there is no reason to worry about them. Their ...
Views: 1238 - Signs of Anxiety Disorders in Children - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dan DeLucaIt’s common for children to experience fear or anxiety occassionally. It could be about taking a test, or beginnning at a new school, or even staying somewhere without Mommy or Daddy for the first time. For most kids, the anxiety they experience does not become irrational, and does not develop ...
Views: 2609 - Signs You are Experiencing Panic Attacks and Ways to Cope with Them - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2021 from Hassan AwanMeta Description: Several events shape the way your mind and body acts. Your mental and physical health are entwined together quite interestingly. Find a way to cope with your emotional struggles using our tips and tricks. You can be going on and about with your day when certain events ...
Views: 830 - Single Most Effective Technique to Stop the Fear of Panic Attacks in Seconds - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraThose who have suffered frequent panic attacks became uneasy and afraid that another attack will happen anytime. This constant fear is making their lives miserable. They usually avoid simple daily tasks that may trigger an attack like driving, socializing with people or things as simple as going ...
Views: 1448 - Sleeping Positions for Anxiety: Best Position to Sleep for Anxiety - How to Sleep Better With Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2017 from Brett ManniSleeping Positions for Anxiety: Best Position to Sleep for Anxiety - How to Sleep Better With Anxiety Many people know me as 'The Anxiety Guy' but I have to admit this new connection between sleeping on your stomach, and heightened symptoms of anxiety such as lightheadedness and fatigue was ...
Views: 3597 - Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2014 from Jillian OwensSocial anxiety. It’s something 15 million people in the U.S. struggle with daily. But what is social anxiety? Well as ADAA puts it, it is “the fear of being scrutinized and judged by others in social or performance situations.” Which means you have a fear of being judged by peers in social ...
Views: 1259 - Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2017 from Brett ManniSocial Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness Social anxiety disorder is also known as social phobia. It is the most common type of anxiety disorder. Social phobia probably describes the condition better because it is the fear of social situations. Of course, social ...
Views: 1000 - Social Anxiety Keeps Me from Making Friends: How Do I Make Friends When I Have Social Anxiety - Ways for People with Social Anxiety to Make Friends - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Melvin SheltonSocial Anxiety Keeps Me from Making Friends: How Do I Make Friends When I Have Social Anxiety - Ways for People with Social Anxiety to Make Friends If you are looking at how to overcome social anxiety, then you are a far from alone. Social Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric ...
Views: 2081 - Social Anxiety Vs Shyness: How to Overcome Being Shy - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Brett ManniSocial Anxiety Vs Shyness: How to Overcome Being Shy The differences between social anxiety and shyness can be unclear for some people. This article aims to clear up the confusion. With the right awareness, you can overcome social anxiety and shyness. Symptoms The main difference ...
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