Yes, stress can trigger and worsen vertigo associated with anxiety. Vertigo is the sensation that the room is spinning, and is a form of dizziness. Dizziness is where you are off-balance, feel like you are going to faint, or feel light-headed. Vertigo is a symptom of vestibular system dysfunction. The vestibular system is located in […]
What Are Some Phobias Associated With Anxiety Disorder?
What Are Some Phobias Associated With Anxiety Disorder? Phobias are common in the population, are classified as anxiety disorders, and can be quite debilitating. A phobia is the extreme fear of an object or situation, and being exposed to the feared stimulus induces extreme distress and anxiety, to the point where it may culminate in […]
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What are symptoms of anxiety disorder?
The basic symptoms of anxiety disorder include fear and worry. The fear category of anxiety symptoms includes panic attacks and phobias (fear of specific objects or situations; fear of embarrassment in public). The worry category of anxiety symptoms includes ruminating negative thoughts, anticipatory anxiety, and obsessions. Each of the major anxiety disorders has specific emphasis […]
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What Is The Difference Between An Asthma Attack And A Panic Attack?
Oftentimes, it is difficult to tell the difference between an asthma attack and a panic attack. It is important to know the difference, as an asthma attack may need urgent medical treatment to prevent asphyxiation. A panic attack is treated a different way, and does not require emergency medical treatment. The main difference between […]
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Will A Panic Attack Or Anxiety Attack Harm Me Or Kill Me?
No, panic attacks and anxiety attacks will not harm you or kill you. When you are experiencing a panic attack or anxiety attack, it may feel like you are going to have a heart attack, and that you are going to die. Also when experiencing a panic attack or anxiety attack, you may experience difficulty […]
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What Is The Difference Between A Panic Attack And An Anxiety Attack?
A panic attack and an anxiety attack are both similar in that they are severe anxiety symptoms, are episodic, and have the feeling of fear, nervousness, dread, or terror. They are different in that an anxiety attack is usually triggered by a stressor. For instance, if you have stage fright, you might have an anxiety […]
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17 Easy Ways To Deal With Panic Attacks
When panic attacks occur, they are severely distressing, and at times may be perceived as life-threatening. Indeed, it can mimic medical problems such as a heart attack, and those with panic attacks sometimes end up in the emergency department for what seems to be an emergent crisis. The final common pathway for all anxiety problems […]
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Top 14 Things You Should Know About Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be highly distressing when it strikes. The following are the top 20 things you should know about panic attacks (4th ed., text rev.; DSM-IV-TR; American Psychiatric Association, 2000): Panic attacks have a sudden onset and peaks rapidly Panic attacks occur without warning, and usually lasts 5 to 10 minutes. Some will talk […]
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