Yes, some of the PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) symptoms can be faked. However, the physical symptoms of PTSD are difficult to fake, as the physical symptoms are outside your voluntary control. The physical symptoms are manifestations of the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol, which is […]
Anxiety has what effect on academic performance?
Anxiety has a negative and detrimental effect on academic performance. Depending on the type of anxiety you have, it can affect your school work in different ways. The following explains how the different types of anxiety disorders can negatively impact your academic performance. Test Anxiety If you have test anxiety, you have significant problems completing tests, […]
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Is Zoloft good for PTSD?
Yes, Zoloft is good for PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Zoloft, generic name sertraline, is an antidepressant that is also used for anxiety disorders, such as PTSD. Zoloft is in the class of antidepressants called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), which also includes Prozac (fluoxetine), Paxil (paroxetine), Celexa (citalopram), and Lexapro (escitalopram). SSRIs are the […]
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What is PTSD?
PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder, is a major anxiety disorder that occurs after you have experienced or been exposed to a traumatic event. These traumatic events are life-threatening. You can also get PTSD by vicarious trauma, meaning you become traumatized just by being exposed to the aftermath of a trauma- for example, disaster relief […]
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Please explain anxiety while driving?
Yes, I will explain anxiety while driving. Fear of driving, or driving phobia, can be a specific phobia, where driving is avoided at all costs. If you are somehow in a situation where you need to drive, then driving is endured with severe anxiety, which may culminate in a panic attack. Not much research has […]
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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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Derealization- A Defense Mechanism For Anxiety
Derealization is the perception that the external world is unreal, or being detached from your surroundings. This is sometimes distinguished from depersonalization, where you feel yourself as unreal, or you are detached from yourself. However, depersonalization and derealization are difficult to separate, as someone with derealization may question whether or not their feelings of unreality […]
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What Is A Normal Response To A Trauma, And When Should I Be Worried About Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
Trauma is defined as experiencing or witnessing a life threatening event. Traumas include rape, abuse, assault, car accidents, war, and disasters. When any of us experience trauma, a normal reaction may be to be fearful, or have nightmares about it. If you were in a car accident, you may be scared the first time you […]
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13 Things To Be Careful Of If You Suffer From PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop when one is exposed to life-threatening events. Unfortunately, living with PTSD is fraught with difficulty and distress, and highly disruptive to one’s quality of life. The following is a list of 13 things to be careful of if you suffer from PTSD (4th ed., text rev.; DSM-IV-TR; American […]
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