Articles related to "Panic Disorders"



A Panic Disorder Sufferer's Plea
The symptoms of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia can be difficult for family members to understand. This plea should help families better cope with panic attacks.
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Benzodiazepines for Panic Disorder
Frequent panic attacks can be very frightening for patients with Panic Disorder, but can be effectively treated with anti-anxiety medications called benzodiazepines.
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Food Choices That Help Diminish Anxiety
It is possible to reduce the symptoms of both generalized anxiety and panic disorder by making better nutritional choices and avoiding certain foods altogether.
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What is Agoraphobia?
Defining the anxiety disorder known as agoraphobia can help people understand their symptoms and their troubling, anxiety-producing thoughts about being away from home.
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Vitamin B for Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Many of those who suffer from certain anxiety disorders are deficient in one or more B vitamins. Taking B vitamin supplements may help to mitigate anxiety.
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Magnesium Supplements for Anxiety Disorders
Magnesium deficiency can cause anxiety, insomnia, and other problems. Supplementation may be beneficial for some people who suffer from anxiety disorders.
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Facts About Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia related to panic disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions.
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The Most Effective Form of Therapy
Guest columnist, Neal Sideman, is President of the Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder (APD) Foundation, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping people overcome panic disorder, agoraphobia and related conditions. He sent me two items to share with you. First a richly informative discussion of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and second a lovely piece called "The Attitude of Allowing." Thanks, Neal, for both these wonderful articles.
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"Sweaty Palms"
This is a description, along with a brief overview, of my personal anxiety attack.
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An Inspirational Letter
It is always nice to hear from people who have found a way to deal with their disorder. Read a letter from Scott to all Anxiety/Panic Disorder Column readers!
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Anxiety Triggers
Anxiety triggers are important to identify - once you know your triggers you can better deal with the anxiety that they produce.
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Fighting The Fear
Coping with Panic Disorder
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How Your Self-Concept Effects Your Panic
Your image of yourself DOES effect your mental health - learn how to improve your self-concept and learn how to become free of the panic monster!
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Is Pristiq a More Effective Antidepressant?
Pristiq is a new antidepressant used for anxiety, bipolar, and panic disorders.
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News around the Web
Here are some wonderful news articles that I have found on my travels around the Web. Hope you find them informative and useful.
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Panic Attack Triggers
For those suffering with Panic Disorder, anxiety attacks feel like they are coming from out of the blue. In reality, there is always a panic trigger, no matter how small.
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Panic/Anxiety Studies
CenterWatch Studies for Anxiety/Panic sufferers.
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ST JOHN'S WORT ADVISORY
Possible interactions of St. John's Wort with other drugs.
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SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY/PANIC DISORDER: Part One
The symptoms of anxiety/panic disorder.
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The Vocabulary of Anxiety/Panic Disorders
What do all those words mean??? Check out vocabulary words for anxiety and panic sufferers.
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What is Panic Disorder?
Description of panic disorder
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How Chronic Anxiety Triggers Panic
Chronic stress over time can be unnoticed but it can build up and cause panic symptoms. Things like personality and thinking styles can be causing anxiety and panic.
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First Aid for Panic Attacks
This article provides some quick tips for sufferers of panic attacks, including advice that can be put into practice right away.
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Natural Anxiety Remedies
There are many natural remedies that are recommended for anxiety. Some of these are supported by empirical research, while others are likely to be ineffective.
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What Is Shallow Breathing?
Rapid, shallow breathing is both a symptom of anxiety & a cause of other stress symptoms. Learning how to breathe better can help calm Panic Disorder & anxiety sufferers.
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Playing Tetris May Reduce PTSD Flashbacks
New research suggests that playing Tetris shortly after experiencing traumatic events may reduce the likelihood of experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder flashbacks.
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Some Chronic Symptoms of Anxiety
Depersonalization and derealization can be caused by anxiety. These symptoms can be frightening and can make a person feel seriously ill. But there is hope.
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Aesop and the Fisherman
a brief discussion of common themes that are Aesop's Fables and the Fisherman and His Wife by Pushkin and Brothers Grimm that include panic disorders.
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Anxiety & Panic Attacks - Symptoms & Treatment
Anxiety is a natural reaction in the human body - but what can you do when it gets out of control? Panic attacks are a disabling condition that can be treated.
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Common Treatment Options for Panic Attacks
For someone looking to stop panic attacks or control the severity of an anxiety disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the treatment options to consider.
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EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a fascinating technique for dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other intense traumas which are often part of agoraphobia.
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Exploring Demonalia
We all cope with inner demons of one sort or another. We can either fight them or find ways to benefit from what they have to teach us.
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How to Stop Panic Attacks
Many people can stop panic attacks by treating the underlying causes. Most people can learn to cope with anxiety attacks and decrease their frequency and severity.
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Overcoming Phobias
Overcoming phobias or irrational fears can involve exposure, virtual reality, & counseling. Exposure is an effective phobia treatment.
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Reiki
Some information and links to information on an ancient healing technique.
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SSRIs—Benefits and Risks
Serotonin enhancing drugs like Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, and Lexapro may improve several conditions, but also may (not often) produce undesirable effects.
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Feedback from Readers
Read what my readers are saying! Note: No letter will be printed without the permission of the author.
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6 Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, & generalized anxiety disorder. Here's a summary of 6 types of anxiety disorders.
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A Death in the Family
Thoughts on the passing of my good friend and companion, Abigail, the Antique Kitty.
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Ant Medicine
Thoughts on patience and change.
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Awareness, Acceptance, Action: Working with What We Have
Guest author Kaile Wren shares her experience with another aspect of agoraphobia which arises from severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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Blue Moon
Thoughts on Blue Moons, creativity and other relevant irrelevancies.
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Causes of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are caused by different physical conditions and life events. Genetics, chronic insomnia, chemical imbalances and trauma can cause anxious behaviors.
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Curves in the Road
Thoughts on accepting and dealing with change and challenge.
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Daffodils, Lexapro and Other Miracles
Thoughts on Spring, the disability process, anti-depressants and the miraculous nature of life.
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Days of Whine and Neurosis
Some self pity and a request for the sharing of stories other than my own
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Demonalia, Oh Demonalia
Further explorations of life in Demonalia.
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Dirty Dishes
Thoughts about what panic is like and my initial impressions about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Further Explorations in Demonalia
Thoughts on the inner voices that often run our lives and how to live more happily with them.
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Gennifer's Story
Gennifer - an agoraphobic, mother, student - shares with great directness and honesty - her experiences with this strange condition.
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