Articles related to "Social Phobia"



So Just What Is Social Anxiety?
A general article on what social anxiety/phobia is. Bits of information and knowledge that the first time learner will need.
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Social Phobia
If you are afraid of social situtations, nervous about speaking in front of others, you may need help.
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The Art Of Relaxation.
Relaxation techniques can ba an invaluable resource for people with agoraphobia. Here I describe how to do a simple meditation and a progressive relaxation.
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The 9 Most Common Phobias
Phobias are irrational fears that may not have a basis in reality. Here are the 9 most common phobias, and a summary of how phobias evolve.
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Most Common Anxiety Disorders
One of the most commonly diagnosed disorders among women is anxiety. There are many different types of anxiety that can be experienced. Some are more serious than others.
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40 Million U.S. Adult Anxiety Disorder Sufferers
Anxiety Disorders are the most common emotional disorders affecting Americans as well as people in all countries worldwide but there are effective treatments available.
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A Redefinition of Agoraphobia: The Shame Factor
A continuation of my redefinition of agoraphobia, this time exploring the role that shame plays in keeping agoraphobics house bound.
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An Agoraphobic on the Road, Part 1: Who's Really Driving
Lessons learned driving also seem to be teaching me lessons about life. Or at least I hope so...
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An Agoraphobic on the Road, Part 2: Coming of Age
Additional driving and life lessons.
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Anxiety Disorder Symptom Phenomena
In addition to the typical symptoms, those with anxiety disorders can also develop symptoms that further affect their thought processes and perceptions.
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Anxiety Disorders and Catastrophic Thinking
Catastrophic thinking is an area of chronic anxiety symptomology, in which people suffering anxiety disorders experience ongoing irrational thoughts.
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Baggage Handling
Thoughts on coping with - and maybe even discarding -the emotional baggage that we all carry through life.
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Crossing Bridges
Thoughts about the literal and figurative bridges of life as well as thoughts on the virtues and folly of taking on responsiblity for the happiness of others.
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Demonalia Strikes Again
A look at how and why we sometimes dive into the Abyss of Pathos Pool in Historic Demonalia. It's a sad story, but it does have a happy ending.
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Elephants in the Living Room and Other Mysteries - Part One
This is the first part of an exploration of how certain disfunctional behaviors reenforce the agoraphobic pattern and make it difficult for family and friends to help us cope.
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Elephants in the Living Room and Other Mysteries - Part Three
A look at some of the underlying kinds of beliefs that invite elephants into our living rooms in the first place.
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Elephants in the Living Room and Other Mysteries - Part Two
Thoughts on encouragement, elephants and truth.
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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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Emotional Freedom Techniques
I want to start exploring some of the healing approaches that have helped me. This article is about a relatively new healing approach called Emotional Freedom Techniques. In the wake of the resent terrorist attacks, this may be something that lots of people will want to experiment with right now.
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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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Fear and Fear Mongering
Thoughts about fear, the role it plays in our society, and how dangerous this is for all of us, not just agoraphobics.
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Five Types of Anxiety Disorders
There are five distinct types of anxiety disorder. Each can interfere with a person's daily life and can have an impact on the people around them. Treatment is available.
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Gifts In Ugly Wrapping Paper
I don't know how to describe this one. Enter at your own risk.
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Home for the Holidays
A bit of holiday blues and thoughts on love, truth and family.
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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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I Believe! Or Do I?
Thoughts on how what we believe helps and/or hold us back from abundance, happiness and love.
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If You Don't Want to Hear It, Then You Probably Need To
Diana, the youngest of my sister's three magnificent children shares her experience of being the niece of an agoraphobic. She's incredibly smart (and I'm not just saying that), she's beautiful, and she's interested in all sorts of things, most especially animal rights and justice. She is a vegan and the best niece an aunt could wish for.
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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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Of Friends, Beauty and Thanksgiving
Thoughts about friends, beauty, life, and gratitude.
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Panic Attacks
A non-medical description of what a panic attacks are like based on my own experience. I don't know that the intensity of these experiences can be conveyed to those who haven't gone through it but I've given it a try.
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Reiki
Some information and links to information on an ancient healing technique.
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Still in Demonalia
A visit to Psycho Swamp in Demonalia and some thoughts on the feeding habits of ego-gators.
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Understanding the Fight or Flight Response
Anxiety is a natural emotion, designed to inspire and protect those who experience it. Anxiety sufferers can learn to appreciate the anxiety "fight or flight response".
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What is Selective Mutism?
Selective (or elective) mutism is a condition where a child is able to speak normally in certain settings, usually home, but is non-verbal in others, typically school.
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Why Me? Why Us?
A look at some of the underlying personality factors which make some of us more prone to agoraphobia than others.
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Facing Fears of Public Speaking
Learn more about facing your fears of public speaking online. Get helpful tips for practicing and improving your public speaking skills to overcome your fears today.
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"I am not Worthy"
Self esteem and self confidence are critical to enjoying life and human relationships. People with schizophrenia often decline invitations to social events but it wasn't until a friend wouldn't attend my birthday celebration because of his social phobia that I began to understand how destructive "shyness" really is.

The Causes and Cures of Phobias
What is a phobia? Where do phobias come from? Find out the ten most common phobias and how psychologists treat them.
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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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A Dual Diagnosis
A look dual diagnosis of depression and anxiety. What is the link?
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A Letter to God
Thoughts on the power of letter writing as a form of healing
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Abigail the Ancient One
Animal Companions are wonderful healers in all our lives, but especially for those of us who struggle to leave home. Today is my friend Abigail's twentieth birthday and I just wanted to acknowledge the gift she is in my life.
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Addicted to Shame
Thoughts on the idea that toxic shame as a form of addiction.
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Agoraphobia - The Legacy of Abuse
Continuing the discussion of Sexual Abuse and Agoraphobia. Our guest editor, psychotherapist Dorothy M. Neddermeyer has written a wonderful and insightful analysis of the connection between sexual abuse and panic disorders. Thank you so much Dorothy. You are awesome.
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Agoraphobia and Sexual Abuse, Part 1
The first installment of an exploration of the relationship between sexual abuse and agoraphobia.
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Agoraphobia and Sexual Abuse, Part 3 - The DUH Syndrome
More thoughts on the impact of sexual abuse and how it relates to agoraphobia.
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Almost Home
About finding a home of my own, my fears and hopes and Divine Guidance.
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An Agoraphobic's Romance
A bit of a break from the norm. This is a silly little fiction piece I wrote a number of years ago. Hope it makes you smile.
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An Agoraphobic's Romance, The Conclusion
Well, enough people have requested a sequel to the previous article, that I had to stretch my imagaination a bit and come up with ending to the story.
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