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- Depersonalization With Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Yee LindaDepersonalization is the state of not feeling like one-self or feeling alienated from one's own behavior, which is a mental disorder that distorts a person's sense of reality. It creates a sense of being outside the body, and a feeling of watching oneself act, while having no control over a ...
Views: 2327 - Derealization With Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Yee LindaDerealization is a feeling of unreality or altered reality, to which panic attack patients are subject. According to the American Psychological Association, "Derealization is an alteration in the perception or experience of the external world so that it seems strange or unreal. Other symptoms ...
Views: 2772 - Difference Between Panic Attacks and Normal Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Yee LindaAccording to Handbook of emotions, "anxiety is a generalized mood condition that occurs without an identifiable triggering stimulus" , so "anxiety is considered to be a normal reaction to stress". However, it is important to remember that a panic attack is a discrete, contained episode of ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Why Do You Feel Running Away while Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Yee LindaPanic attacks are one of those things that are a lot of people are a victim of. Feelings of panic can be very scary, but the feelings you have are your body telling you to fight or run away from the potential danger. Most panic attacks suffers have the feeling like running away when panic ...
Views: 4355 - Natural Cure For Panic Attacks And Phobias - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Nathan TylerAddressing and acting on emotional stress is a natural cure for panic attacks. Learning to control your emotions and stress might sound difficult but it is really about changing certain habits and behaviors. There are many factors that can contribute to stress such as financial problems, ...
Views: 1220(2 votes) - Several Types of Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Jeff SchwartzEvery person feels anxious from time to time. Most of us might feel anxious about taking a test, going to the physician or any other situation in which many of us feel uneasy. For a lot of people, nevertheless, they cannot manage their anxiety, and they end up having a entirely blown anxiety ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Physical Causes of Panic AttacksSubmitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Yee LindaDifferent people have different causes for their panic attacks, and researchers are still unsure what causes panic attacks. Because these causes are often unclear, most believe that they have no choice but to live with it. However if other family members have suffered from them, there is a ...
Views: 1400 - Simple And Effective Way In Managing Panic Attacks And Emotional Problems - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Nathan TylerA relatively new therapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique has been used successfully by thousands of people for managing panic attacks. People who'd rather not take anti-anxiety medication, might turn to natural cures for panic attacks such as EFT, hypnotherapy, aromatherapy, homeopathy and ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - Exactly How Are Anxiety Attacks and Depression Associated - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Jeff SchwartzJust how Are Anxiety Attacks And Depression Associated? Anxiety attacks are when the entire body reacts towards stress. Generally the stress is something that happens to the individual that is experiencing the attack. A lot of times, the anxiety will be brought on by depression. Depression ...
Views: 1141(3 votes) - Controlling Panic Attacks With Breathing Exercises - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Nathan TylerPeople who suffer from social anxiety may find it difficult in controlling panic attacks in social situations. The treatments available include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and antidepressants, although unconventional methods such as self-help, acupuncture and hypnotherapy may also be ...
Views: 1299(2 votes) - Natural Alternatve Panic Attacks Cure - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Nathan TylerTwo common natural alternatives that people use as an anxiety and panic attacks cure are essential oils and herbal remedies. People may choose natural alternatives since there can be risks involved in taking anti-anxiety medication. Anxiety medication can be addictive, especially through long ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Fear Of Social Gatherings; Cure Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Nathan TylerIt is possible to cure panic attacks using on self-help therapies for people with social phobia. Shyness is a common problem that affects people of all ages. Very few people feel comfortable being at the center of attention and find it a nerve-racking experience. The thought of being watched is ...
Views: 1816(3 votes) - Anxiety On The Road? Panic Attacks Help - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Nathan TylerPanic attacks help is essential for those that have had attacks on the road and continue to drive in fear. There are those who are terrified of driving and find it hard to get into a car even as a passenger. Each person may have their reason for fearing to drive. Being involved in a car crash or ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Tips On How To Stop A Panic Attack While Flying - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Nathan TylerControlling your breath is an useful technique in how to stop a panic attack when flying. However there are other steps to help reduce the chances of one happening. Those that have a fear of flight travel usually have dreaded thoughts about airplanes, such as extreme turbulence and crashes. ...
Views: 4291(1 vote) - Curing Anxiety Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Julie StevensonWhen dealing with anxiety symptoms, you go through events that others around you don't see. Maybe you're walking down a hallway and all of the sudden the walls start closing in frantically. You start to run towards the light before they close completely, but it just doesn't seem like you're ...
Views: 3230(2 votes) - Do Anti-Anxiety Medications Really Live Up As Cures For Panic Attacks? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Nathan TylerAlthough anxiety medication and antidepressants are often marketed as cures for panic attacks, research disapproves their effectiveness. The two commonly prescribed medications are benzodiazepines and antidepressants. Generally, patients may find that antidepressants require time to work. ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - Understand F.E.A.R. to Eliminate Fear - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from James LeGrandThe Christmas Day Terrorist, the Newark Airport evacuation, continued concerns about Swine Flu (H1N1), and economic recovery from the “Great Recession” are causing widespread fear and panic. People are once again afraid to fly, afraid of those that seem sickly, and afraid that recovery will ...
Views: 1374(4 votes) - Ways In Coping With Panic Attacks Without Anxiety Medication - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Nathan TylerWhen bedtime becomes a time of worry, coping with panic attacks can be especially difficult. Thoughts of dread and worry about going to bed only aggravate attacks and make them more likely to occur. It can be extremely hard not to fall into this cycle of fear especially when a person has ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - EFT for Panic Attacks - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Puja KanthThis article was published on Gary Craig's newsletter.(Gary Craig is the founder of EFT) I am describing two sessions with my client Ria (name changed), who is currently undergoing EFT therapy from me for panic attacks and varied emotional problems. One of the tremendous benefits of phone ...
Views: 4633(2 votes) - Panic Attack Remedy - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Nathan TylerMeditation can be an effective panic remedy when practiced on a daily basis. Even though relaxation has shown immense benefit against stress and anxiety it is often ignored. Only when stress related problems become a real problem do we take notice, and by then it's often too late. Meditation is ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Causes of Panic Disorders - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Andrew HunterBefore you can understand what causes anxiety attacks, you first have to know that there are a lot of different reasons why someone might get an anxiety disorder. One person's trigger might not do anything to another person, but there are a few things that have been known to increase the odds of ...
Views: 4696(1 vote) - Panic Attacks Help With Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Mike HookerMany people are aware of the term claustrophobia or the fear of enclosed spaces, it’s a common term and probably if we are honest with ourselves we have all felt a little claustrophobic at some point in our lives, so it is not difficult to relate to. However, what many people don’t realise is ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Panic Attacks Help – General Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Mike HookerWe have spoken previously of the importance of recognising the cause of a panic attack as it happens, for it is only by facing up to the root cause of the anxiety that we can eradicate it. Most people would say that when they experience a panic attack that “it came out of the blue”, however that ...
Views: 1194(5 votes) - Anxiety Disorder Treatment Without Medication - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Dingane .While most forms of anxiety disorder treatment these days are focused on medication, an entirely new approach to curing anxiety and panic attacks is proving to be very successful. While medication certain has it’s place and the ability to prevent people with extreme conditions to tip over the ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Overcoming Panic Attacks And Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Nathan TylerHerbal remedies have been used for treating anxiety and overcoming panic attacks for centuries. Natural remedies generally produce little or no side effects but may react to other medications. Deciding on right remedy might prove difficult since there are so many to choose from, so how to decide ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Brain Activity During a Panic Attack - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Ken HauserAs you may or may not know, a panic attack is a "fight or flight" response to a perceived threat. This can be traced back to our prehistoric past where humans needed to respond quickly to a perceived physical threat. What researchers are now learning, is that a persons mental activity during a ...
Views: 2718(1 vote) - The Link Between Panic Attacks and Depression - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Andrew HunterNearly 5% of US citizens suffer from some sort of anxiety attacks and depression. People that get depressed tend to also have higher levels of anxiety and may also be afflicted by panic attacks. Often people with anxiety disorders never seek help because they are fearful of what could be ...
Views: 1269(3 votes) - Anxiety and Panic Attacks.... Break The Cycle - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Ken HauserMany people suffer from anxiety and or panic attacks on a regularly. You should know that the anxiety you may be experiencing now, feeds off of that previous panic attack, sending your emotions into stressful worry and doubt, promoting that apparent hopeless cycle of fear. Fear of losing control ...
Views: 1915(2 votes) - Natural Remedies for Panic Attacks and Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Andrew HunterPanic attacks are no fun. Luckily there are natural ways to tread anxiety disorders without prescription drugs. Look into some of these natural remedies for panic attacks. Breath Exercises — The breath has long been used as a means to center the mind and calm the body. Just think of ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - Ways of Treating Social Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Andrew HunterIt is not uncommon to find people across the world from all walks of life with social anxiety problems. Most of these people don't know they have an problem and never seek social anxiety treatments, and they must hid their affliction. Many of them have even given up on trying to ease their ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from David McDonoughAnxiety in some people's lives goes far beyond simple stress and worries. There are times when anxiety becomes severe and can even lead to panic attacks. If you have ever experienced this disorder, you are likely on a quest to find methods for overcoming anxiety in your life. The secret to ...
Views: 3995(1 vote) - Driving Fear Program Review – Shut Down Your Anxiety in Seconds. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Dave TreadstoneIs Rich Presta's Driving Fear Program for real? Or is it a hoax? I've decided to carry the Driving Fear Program review in order to answer that very question. People ask, because there is speculation that it is only about the focus of positive thinking from forums and a variety of views and ...
Views: 6091(4 votes) - Self Help - Helping Yourself and Others With Dianetics - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Leah FriedmanIt's a tradition that could be especially helpful in the wake of the recession, as people work to overcome the potentially devastating psychological effects associated with layoffs, foreclosures and the loss of businesses. Fortunately, Americans have come together to help one ...
Views: 1140(4 votes) - Common Types of Panic Attack Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Andrew HunterMany people have found relief for panic attacks through therapy. Since every person and their situation is different, the time frame the treatment can take to show improvement can differ greatly. Sometimes you may need to wait a few months before you can begin to notice any ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Give Up My Most Prized Possession? No Way! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Bill WhiteLet me share a cool story as to how I came to know and understand one of life’s greatest truths. Years ago, as my ex-wife and I were putting the final touches (as if we were painting a portrait) on our divorce arrangements, I was being asked to sacrifice yet more time with, and access to, my ...
Views: 3278(2 votes) - How to Deal with Panic and Anxiety During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Andrew HunterYour pregnancy should be a great time of happiness as you await your new bundle of joy. But, sometimes a pregnancy can be riddled with unexplained fear, depression and even panic and anxiety. Anxiety is not rare. However, most panic episodes are not pregnancy panic attacks. Though there is ...
Views: 2071(2 votes) - How to Control Panic and Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Andrew HunterYou might have the following symptoms when you experience a panic attack: strong amounts of anxiety, quick shallow breaths, feelings that you might be having a heart attack, seeing spots in front of your eyes, {and even blacking out if it’s really bad}. Learning how to cure panic attacks can ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - How to Relieve Panic Attacks and Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Andrew HunterWith some work, and patience you can overcome panic and anxiety disorders. You already know how nerve-wracking it can be to have a panic attack. Sometimes the fear of getting another panic attack can take over your life and get in the way of everyday things. Sometimes you might even feel like ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Three Helpful Tips for Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Andrew HunterPanic attacks are a fairly common problem in our society. These panic disorders can vary from fears and phobias to OCD and other neuroses. So what are a few helpful hints for panic attacks that will help keep the problem under control? You might be having a panic attack if you experience a ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Where to Go to Treat Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Ross CormackA person is likely to become extremely fearful after experiencing a panic attack. Often, the individual feels as though he is dying, thinking that he is having a heart attack since his chest is tight and his heart is pounding out of control. Sometimes, the bowels can act erratically and cause ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Tips for Travelers Afraid of Flying - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Andrew HunterIn this day and age air travel is becoming incredibly common. We could be traveling to another city for a business meeting or escaping for a well-deserved vacation, air travel is here to stay. Many people these days are fearful of flying or must endure an intense phobia and anxiety about air ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Patience Impatience - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Bill WhiteA friend of mine loves to eat, and his food choices have traditionally been very poor. Over the years he’d become overweight, easily fatigued, and a lot less mobile than he used to be. Six months ago he had his annual physical. And though he’d always had cholesterol problems, this time around ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - You're Not Suicidal, Homicidal, or Crazy... - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Bill WhiteYou’re visiting a friend at his 20th floor condo. He takes you out on the balcony for a marvelous view of the city. Suddenly you feel the urge to take a flying leap. You’re walking down the sidewalk and coming your way is a woman pushing her baby in a stroller. You can’t help but wonder what ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - How to Stop Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Andrew HunterAre you fed up with panic attacks? Would you like to know how to stop them? I used to wake up in the morning fearing that I might have another one as soon as I set foot out of bed. My anxiety was out of control and I would sweat uncontrollably and my heart would race. Was I having a heart ...
Views: 1545 - Panic Attacks When Sleeping - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Ross CormackIt is not too unheard of for someone to have sleep panic attacks. They are usually the result of a source of anxiety in the daily life, even though it seems like they have no cause. A traumatic event from the recent past or some stressful situation, like moving house could be the root cause, or ...
Views: 871 - Anxiety And Depression After Binge Drinking - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nathan TylerOn the morning following a night of binge drinking, it's not uncommon to be in a mild state of anxiety and depression. Many people drink alcohol completely unaware that it's a depressant and not a stimulant as most people would think. 3 out of 10 of teens engage in binge drinking once a week. ...
Views: 10372(2 votes) - Panic Attacks Driving You Crazy? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Nathan TylerThere are people who experience panic attacks only when driving or behind the wheel of a car. Experiencing panic on the road is extremely hazardous for not only the driver of the vehicle but also other road users. There is always a risk when driving so it's not surprising that some drivers ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - The Superior Colliculus. It's Not Ridiculous. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bill WhiteI guess when it comes to the anatomy and physiology of panic attacks and anxiety I’m kind of a geek. The stuff just fascinates me. What can I say? However, beyond the pure wonder of it all, a good portion of my interest is grounded in really wanting to comprehend that from which I’ve suffered ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Anxiety and the Quest for Perfection: Fuhgedaboudit! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Bill WhiteAs we begin to recover from panic disorder, any mind variance for that matter, we spend so much time monitoring the frequency and intensity of our symptoms. As humans, pain isn’t out thing; so we’re always looking for signs that our suffering is coming to an end. And, naturally, we’re hopeful, ...
Views: 1687(3 votes) - How to Overcome Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Mike SandersonAgoraphobia is the fear of being in places or situations from which it would be difficult, impossible or embarrassing to escape. This fear will often result in severe anxiety as well as panic attacks. It can rule the lives of those who suffer from it as they will often avoid places and ...
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