When you have hypervigilance, you have increased arousal at all times, which is also known as hyperarousal. So hypervigilance is basically a hyperarousal state, and this is commonly seen in PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). PTSD develops after you are exposed to a life-threatening trauma, which is characterized by recollections and reminders of the traumatic event […]
Why use an SNRI for anxiety disorder when norepinephrine is stimulating?
The answer is: the effect of SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) on anxiety disorders has nothing to do with norepinephrine. The antidepressants which are effective for anxiety disorders have strong effects on the serotonin neurotransmitter, whereas the dual action of SNRIs on serotonin and norepinephrine appear to be slightly more effective than SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for the […]
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Please Explain Anxiety And Uncertainty Management Theory
So what you are asking is about how the intolerance of uncertainty can lead to anxiety. To answer this question, let’s look at how generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) develops from the intolerance of uncertainty. So let’s say you have worries that something bad is going to happen, you think you are not able to cope, […]
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Can Caffeine Cause Nervousness?
Yes, caffeine can cause nervousness. In fact, too much caffeine can lead to anxiety and physical symptoms. When you take more than 250mg of caffeine per day, and you take it every day, then it can lead to caffeinism, which is characterized by nervousness, anxiety, irritability, tremulousness, restlessness, rapid breathing, muscle twitching, flushing, palpitation, gastrointestinal disturbances, and problems with […]
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How Does D-Cycloserine Work For Phobias?
D-cycloserine (Seromycin) is a prescription medication used for the treatment of specific phobia, such as fear of spiders (arachnophobia) or a fear of heights (acrophobia). However, D-cycloserine is not helpful as a sole treatment for specific phobia- it is prescribed as an adjunctive treatment to exposure therapy. D-cycloserine helps to facilitate fear extinction during exposure sessions. […]
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Can Stress Cause Acne?
The relationship between stress and acne is more established with acne causing stress, but does stress cause acne? Well, have you ever noticed that you break-out when you are stressed-out? You can get acne from stress as an adult, even well after puberty (when acne usually occurs). There are some studies looking at whether stress […]
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Is There An Adrenaline Response To Exercise?
The answer is no- there is not an adrenaline response to exercise. The adrenaline response is also known as the fight or flight response, and it is activated by the amydala, which is part of the limbic system of the brain. The amygdala senses fear, anxiety, and stressors. When the amygdala is triggered by anxiety and […]
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Anxiety And Fear: Explain Like I’m Five
Anxiety is something bad that you feel in your chest and tummy when your are scared of things. Anxiety and fear are almost the same thing, but they are different. When you have fear, you are also afraid of things- you get scared, nervous, and then your chest starts to pound and you might want to run away […]
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What is the Adrenaline Response to Stress?
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to stress. So when you are stressed- maybe you lost your job, or maybe you are having relationship problems, or maybe you are having financial difficulties- your body reacts by releasing adrenaline. Adrenaline then travels to your heart, and […]
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Can You Pass Out From Stage Fright?
Yes, you can pass out, or faint, from stage fright. When you are stressed or anxious, such as performing in front of people when you have stage fright, then this can make you breath in ways that make you feel lightheaded and dizzy. You may even hyperventilate, where you are breathing rapidly, and take shallow […]
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