Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is highly distressing and disruptive to your life, there are several effective treatments for OCD. First line treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT aims to address the maladaptive thinking (obsessions) that induce the anxiety. In addition CBT addresses the behaviors (compulsions) that are focused on reducing the anxiety associated […]
What Are Some Tips To Deal With Dating Anxiety?
Yes, I can provide some tips for dealing with dating anxiety. Dating anxiety is the extreme fear of going on a date. But dating anxiety is more than a fear of dating. It is the fear of being embarrassed on a date. You are self-conscious if you are worthy enough or good looking enough or […]
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What are some tips to deal with test anxiety?
Test anxiety can be quite nerve racking, to the point where your anxiety becomes so great that it affects your performance and preparation for tests. Test anxiety can progress to the point where you either avoid the test altogether, or you end up sitting for the test, only to find that you can’t complete it. […]
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Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is the fear of separating from home or from those whom the person is attached. The person with separation anxiety may have nightmares about separating. If the attachment figure is away, there is constant worry something bad will happen, or that harm will come to the attachment figure. The person may refuse to […]
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Explain Anxiety In Children Of Divorce
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 […]
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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 are the symptoms associated with specific types of anxiety disorders?
What are the symptoms associated with specific types of anxiety disorders? I’ve said in my previous videos, which I’ve linked down below, that they’re different kinds of anxiety disorders, each with their own symptoms. An individual may have more than a single anxiety disorder as well. I’m going to break down some anxiety disorders and […]
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Is lack of appetite a side effect of Prozac?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Samantha in St. Louis, Missouri. Is lack of appetite a side effect of Prozac? Yes. Loss of appetite is a side effect of using Prozac. This is especially true if you’re just starting out on the medication. Prozac was initially created for the treatment of […]
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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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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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