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 […]
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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What is the Best Antidepressant for Panic Disorder?
There are several options for treatment of panic disorder with antidepressant medications. Antidepressant medications are used in the treatment of panic disorder, as those antidepressants with effects on the serotonin neurotransmitter are effective. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in your brain that is dysregulated when someone has panic disorder. The antidepressants with effects on serotonin include […]
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Is There An Anxiety Test That I Can Take?
We all have it- stress, worries, and tension. But some of us may have more extreme fears and anxiety. If you are questioning if you have anxiety, where do you begin? Oftentimes, it is difficult to talk with your doctor or a counselor about anxiety, as you may feel embarrassed or you may think people […]
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The Problem with Endorsing Meditation for Anxiety
Meditation is a method used to clear your mind and to ease your worries and anxiety. But is meditation alone good enough to relieve anxiety? For someone who has anxiety related to the stressors of everyday living, then yes, meditation can be utilized to ease anxiety. Meditation can help clear your mind when your boss […]
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Why Do I Faint At The Sight Of Blood?
An interesting phenomenon is when people faint at the sight of blood. So why does this happen? The answer to this relates back to the autonomic nervous system. Remember this from biology class? The autonomic nervous system controls our major systems and organs in our body, and this occurs involuntarily, meaning it occurs without our […]
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How Do I Deal With Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks are very distressing, and it can feel like you are going to die from a heart attack. Symptoms of panic attacks are shortness of breath, pounding and rapid heartbeat, chest pains, sweating, trembling, numbness, tingling, muscle tension, and headache. Many people who experience a panic attack will think they are having a heart […]
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What is the Best Medication for Social Phobia?
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, affects many people, as they literally are dying of embarrassment when people are around. Humans are social beings, and when you are fearful of socializing with others, then you will lead a very lonely and depressing existence. So people with social phobia may naturally ask- what is […]
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Are Trichotillomania and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Related?
Yes, trichotillomania and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are related. They are both anxiety disorders, and both have compulsions as the core problem. Compulsions are the need to carry out an act or behavior in order to reduce the anxiety induced by obsessions (intrusive thoughts). However, the obsessions in trichotillomania are not well defined, as they […]
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