Yes, the fight or flight response can be controlled. The fight or flight response occurs when you are exposed to something you fear. Fearful situations include: hearing footsteps behind you when walking home in the dark; giving a speech to an audience; making new friends at a party; interviewing for a new job; taking a […]
How To Deal With Dating Anxiety
Dating can be either excited anticipation, or fraught with anxiety. Meeting someone new, and trying to make a positive enough impression on them that they want to see you again can be stressful. Alternatively, you may dread what kind of first-date disaster might be awaiting you. Here are some ways to reduce your anxiety, and […]
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How is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Different From Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?
The main difference between obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is that OCD is egodystonic, while OCPD is egosyntonic. Egodystonic is a psychological term that describes beliefs, feelings, or behaviors that are in conflict or dissonant with your self-image…hence, the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are highly distressing. On the other hand, […]
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Stressed out teens: are young people more stressed, and how to help them?
In a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, teens reported similar stress levels to those in adults. Stress level was measured on a 10-point scale, and teens reported a stress level of 5.8, which is much higher than 3.9, the stress level which they reported was a normal level of stress. And compared to […]
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The Release of Cortisol During the Fight or Flight Response Occurs At The End Of What Pathway?
The release of cortisol during the fight or flight response occurs at the end of the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) pathway. Fear is modulated via the amygdala, the part of the brain that is involved in the fear response, also called the fight or flight response, adrenal response, and the stress response. When the amygdala senses […]
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What are the two components of the fight or flight response?
The two components of the fight or flight response are the neural response and the hormonal response. The neural response is from the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which is part of the autonomic nervous system, involved with regulation of body organs. The hormonal response is from the activation of the HPA (hypothalamic pituitary […]
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Does nervousness affect a lie detector test?
Yes, nervousness can affect a lie detector test. A lie detector test, also known as a polygraph, is set up to detect autonomic responses, which detect involuntary body functions that are not under conscious control, such as heart rate and skin conductivity. The premise behind a lie detector test, or polygraph, is that a lie […]
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Can Celexa cause nervousness?
Yes, Celexa can cause nervousness. Celexa is the brand name, and citalopram is the generic name of the medication. Celexa is classified as an antidepressant, in the SSRI family (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Other SSRIs include Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), and Lexapro (escitalopram). SSRIs, including Celexa, can cause activation as a treatment-emergent side […]
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How to reduce adrenaline response
The adrenaline response can be reduced. The adrenaline response is a stress response from the release of the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) from the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys. The adrenaline response is also known as the fight or flight response. The fight or flight response occurs in reaction to a danger in […]
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How to Overcome My Fear of Heights
A fear of heights, also known as acrophobia, is a common phobia in the population. Acrophobia is classified as a specific phobia. If you have a fear of heights, you may have a fear of falling, or might get dizzy when looking down. One of the possible contributors to having a fear of heights is […]
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