Oct 18, 2009 -
There are ways of treating panic attacks, anxiety disorder, and other nervous personality problems. Usually, Psychiatrists (not psychologists) will prescribe medicine. This, to me, treats the symptoms and not the underlying cause of your attacks.
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Oct 11, 2009 -
Have you ever experienced a racing heartbeat paired with racing thoughts? These are just a few well-known symptoms that are associated with an anxiety attack. If so, you might be experiencing what millions of people will experience at least once in their lives.
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May 05, 2009 -
Alcohol
-Psychological traits such as impulsiveness, low self-esteem, or a need for approval can prompt inappropriate drinking. (APA, Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders and Their Treatment, 2001)
-Alcohol abuse and alcoholism can worsen existing conditions such as depression or induce new problems such as memory loss, depression, or anxiety. (APA, Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders and Their Treatment, 2001)
-More than 50% of Americans have at least one close relative with a drinking problem.
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Jul 13, 2009 -
Anxiety disorders are fairly long lasting disruptions of the normal pattern of living, characterized by anxiety. Anxiety is usually defined as a vague feeling of fear and apprehension. The person doesn’t know exactly what the demands are and has no clear idea of the real cause of the anxiety.
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May 27, 2009 -
Anxiety is a normal response to stress or danger. At times it is helpful because it can help prepare the body for action, and it can improve performance in a range of situations. Anxiety becomes a problem when it is experienced intensely and it persistently interferes with a person's daily life.
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Jun 11, 2009 -
Mental illness is a disorder of the mind. There are several different types of mental illnesses, with several disorders in each category. These vary from mild to severe and it is possible for these disorders to interrupt daily activities to the point that life becomes quite difficult.
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Mar 25, 2009 -
I've always been a fairly high-strung person, but as I've gotten older my anxious tendencies have worsened. I get frequent panic attacks and worry about irrational things like having cancer (if I get a random headache I automatically think I have a tumor) or dying (I used to love flying and now I can't convince myself to get on a plane because it might crash). When I try to talk myself out of an attack I start to think I might be going crazy and will end up in a mental institution which, of course, only makes the panicking worse.
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Jan 09, 2008 -
Britney Spears has been called a “habitual, frequent and continuous” drug abuser, but sources close to the pop star, 26, also say her unstable behavior — such as holding her kids hostage and shaving her head — likely stems from a possible mental disorder.
Below, experts offer diagnoses on what could be wrong with the troubled star:
BIPIOLAR DISORDER
Spears, 26, often has extreme highs (known as manic episodes), such as when she shaved her head, followed by intense lows. Her marathon partying is also a sign.
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Apr 25, 2008 -
SWEET POISON
A MUST READ
In October of 2001, my sister started getting very sick. She had stomach spasms and she was having a hard time getting around. Walking was a major chore.
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Oct 05, 2007 -
I pretend to work. They pretend to pay me.
Therapy is expensive, but poppin' bubble wrap is cheap!
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