The development of panic disorder can be explained by classical conditioning. Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that produces emotional or physical responses. In the case of panic disorder, it can develop by pairing a neutral stimulus (heart palpitations) with an event that produces anxiety and panic attacks (being in places where help […]
What are early signs of depression?
The early signs of depression usually come about after experiencing considerable stress. The early signs of depression can include irritability, being easily frustrated, sadness, over-sensitivity, negativity, sleep problems, appetite problems, and fatigue. However, if you continue to have chronic stressors and you don’t deal with it adequately, then you may go on to develop a […]
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Is PTSD classical conditioning?
PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) is an extreme form of classical conditioning. Let’s go through an example of how conditioned fear arises in PTSD. So let’s say you are driving your car and you get into a head-on collision with another vehicle travelling towards you in the other lane. Let’s say the collision was severe, causing the […]
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Can stress cause itching?
Yes, stress can cause itching. Stress-induced itching is called adrenergic pruritis, a minor variant of adrenergic urticaria, which is stress-induced hives/rash. Stress-induced itching can be reproduced by intradermal injection of adrenaline (epinephrine) or noradrenaline (norepinephrine). Stress-induced itching can be treated with a beta blocker such as propranolol, as it blocks beta-adrenergic receptors, and prevents the binding of […]
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How can you deliberately induce a panic attack?
Panic attacks can be induced by several agents, such as injecting sodium lactate, or breathing in carbon dioxide. Panic attacks can also be triggered by ingesting caffeine, agents which increase serotonin, cholecystokinin, and yohimbine. Another way you can deliberately induce a panic attack to is to think the worst whenever you have a physical symptom. For example, if you […]
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What is the difference between a flashback and a hallucination?
Flashbacks and hallucinations seem similar, but there are important differences. A flashback is a vivid, traumatic memory, in which the person can visualize, hear, feel, and/or smell the traumatic event, as if they were still enduring the same trauma. A flashback appears to a person like a movie replaying in front of them, and it […]
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Adopt These Daily Habits to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety is an intense feeling of unease that can interrupt daily life, but thankfully makinglifestyle changes can reduce the severity. Anxiety thrives on triggers, so it can help to startby identifying the source of these triggers before overcoming them. These can vary fromhealth issues and medication to poor diet and high alcohol and caffeine consumption.Consider […]
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What is the best medication for hypervigilance?
Credit: Photo by cottonbro Hypervigilance is a state of hyperarousal often seen in post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where you are constantly scanning your environment for any signs of a threat. You are on-guard and suspicious of any danger that may be lurking. The best medications for hypervigilance include alpha adrenergic agonists, alpha blockers, and beta blockers. Alpha adrenergic agonists include the […]
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The Anxiety Protocol
Self Help Book For Anxiety Regular price $19.99 Now Only $9.99 via PayPal: Purchase The Anxiety Protocol ebook, and then a link will be provided for your pdf download. What Is The Anxiety Protocol? Anxiety Protocol is a self-help book designed to help you eradicate anxiety- any type of anxiety. It is written by a […]
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Zoloft, morning or night?
Credit: Pexels Question: I usually take Zoloft at night before I go to bed. In the morning I wake up feeling the effects of the antidepressant which is slightly energetic. For a while though, over a few months. I took Zoloft in the morning after waking up or around noon. During this period, I didn’t […]
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