Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com here. Our question today comes to us from Sara in Pennsylvania. Why is it that if I don’t work out I feel very anxious? Well, there’s a good reason for this and it’s actually because when you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. Aside from acting as your body’s […]
Can Stress Cause Vertigo Anxiety?
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 […]
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How Do You Overcome Anxiety?
The first step to overcoming anxiety is to figure out what type of anxiety you have. Maybe you just have anxiety symptoms in response to some stressors you have recently experienced, like financial difficulties, problems with your boss, or relationship problems. In this case, the anxiety symptoms may be short-lived, and goes away when you […]
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Is Social Anxiety Disorder Hereditary?
Yes, social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is heritable. In other words, social anxiety disorder runs in families. A recent meta-analysis found that social anxiety disorder (SAD) and social anxiety symptoms (SAS) tend to run in families, and there are both genetic and environmental influences. However, the genetic influence of developing SAD or […]
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Is Numbness Associated With Anxiety?
Yes, numbness is associated with anxiety. When you perceive a threat, the fight-or-flight response is activated, and a part of the brain, the amygdala, becomes overactive. The amygdala then sets off a cascade where the sympathetic nervous system is activated, and the adrenal glands are signalled to release adrenaline and cortisol, the stress-response hormones. To […]
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Does Breathing Help For Anxiety Attacks?
Yes, controlled breathing helps for anxiety attacks. When you have an anxiety attack, also known as a panic attack, you may experience shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, numbness and tingling in your arms and legs, and feeling like you are having a heart attack or even an asthma attack. Once you have figured out […]
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Is Nausea Associated With Anxiety?
Yes, nausea is associated with anxiety. When you have a perceived fear or danger in the environment, the body has an automatic reaction to this threat, and this is where the fight-or-flight response is activated. This stress response is almost instantaneous, which is good for survival from the danger, as you are not always prepared […]
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Are Headaches Associated With Anxiety?
Yes, headaches are associated with anxiety. Primary headaches associated with anxiety include migraine headache and tension-type headache. Migraine headaches are typically pulsing, throbbing pain on one side of the head, and are associated with photophobia (not able to be exposed to light), sensitivity to sounds and smells, nausea, and vomiting. Some people with migraines will […]
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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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Can You Get Anxiety From Cannabis?
Yes, intoxication with cannabis can induce anxiety symptoms (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Active intoxication with cannabis can induce steady generalized anxiety and worry, and may be difficult to distinguish from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). On the other hand, intoxication with cannabis can induce a severe panic attack, and may be difficult to distinguish from panic […]
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