Yes, I will explain anxiety in children of divorce. When divorce occurs, the break-up has obvious consequences to the child. Divorce is a big stressor and causes significant worry and anxiety in a child’s life, and will continue to impact the child in the years to come. The impact of the divorce also depends on […]
Can You Explain Anxiety On Airplanes- The Fear Of Flying?
Yes, I can explain the fear of flying. Fear of flying is also known as aviophobia, aerophobia, or flight/flying phobia. It is classified as a specific phobia, where there is intense anxiety and panic when exposed to the feared object or situation- in this case, it is the fear of flying. Flight phobia may also […]
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What is social anxiety disorder?
Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia, is a major anxiety disorder characterized by fear of social scrutiny. Basically, if you have social anxiety disorder (SAD), you have the fear that you will be embarrassed or made fun of when you encounter groups of people, especially groups of people you do not know. People […]
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What are the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder, with characteristic symptoms: Excessive worries and nervousness In GAD, there is excessive general worries and nervousness about everyday events or situations. With the worries and anxiety, you have apprehension about the future, and may expect things to not go smoothly. Y ou may have worries about […]
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Please Explain Anxiety With Public Speaking
Commonly known as speech anxiety, anxiety with public speaking is also called glossophobia. Speech anxiety may be part of a social anxiety disorder (SAD). A person with speech anxiety has the following symptoms: Nervousness, or anxiety prior to the event Anxiety with just the thought of giving a speech to an audience Avoidance of giving […]
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What Are The Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety?
Anxiety is comprised of fear symptoms (panic, phobia), worry symptoms (ruminating thoughts, anticipatory anxiety, obsessions), and physical symptoms. The physical symptoms of anxiety result from the fight-or-flight response, where the sympathetic nervous system is activated, and adrenaline and cortisol are released in response to a perceived feared stimulus. The following are physical symptoms of anxiety: […]
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Does Anxiety Cause Lump In The Throat?
Yes, the “lump in the throat” is associated with anxiety. Anxiety is associated with a cascade of events which culminate in the physical symptoms of anxiety. With a perceived threat or stressor, a part of the brain called the amygdala becomes overactive, which then activates the sympathetic nervous system, which initiates the fight-or-flight response. This […]
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How do anti-anxiety drugs work?
Hi. It’s Jenny from AnxietyBoss.com. Today’s question comes from Josh from New York. How do anti-anxiety drugs work? There are several different classes of anti-anxiety medications and each comes with its own share of risks and benefits. The different classes of medications for anxiety have different mechanisms of action. SSRI So let’s start with SSRIs, […]
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Can I have muscle weakness or shake for a long time if I am taking some medication for anxiety?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Carol in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Can I have muscle weakness or shake for a long time if I am taking some medication for anxiety? If you are experiencing muscle weakness or tremors associated with any medication, you should talk to your physician promptly. The answer […]
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I have anxiety from staying up too late at night
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Donny in Orlando, Florida. I have anxiety from staying up too late at night. No matter what, I freak out and always try to go to bed at a certain hour. How can I get rid of this feeling and thought? Sometimes during weekends, I […]
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