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What is Social Anxiety? and Why is Social Anxiety Disorder Interesting?
Jan 24th
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Why is Social Anxiety Disorder Interesting?
Most people feel nervous or apprehensive in new social situations.However, those suffering with social anxiety take that mild apprehension to a whole new level.Social anxiety results in a major disruption to your life, with changes to your daily patterns that help you to avoid the feeling of stress or fear.This article will provide a brief overview of social anxiety, including the symptoms of the disorder and the most effective treatment options available.
Social anxiety may present in a number of ways, with different symptoms affecting people in different ways.The main symptom of the disorder is an irrational fear of social situations or activities, because you fear others are watching or judging you.Another common symptom is the fear that you will embarrass yourself in front of other people.The fear evolves into an unwillingness to participate in many social activities to prevent the inevitable judgment and embarrassment.
In addition to the psychological symptoms of social anxiety, there are also physical symptoms that may be experienced.Some of these physical signs might include heart palpitations, profuse sweating, stomach upset and trembling.When you interact with others, you might have difficulty making eye contact with them and you may find that your voice shakes when you try to speak.
When you deal with social anxiety, you often also have to grapple with self esteem issues and the inability to accept any type of criticism.Most people with social anxiety understand that their fears and anxieties are not logical, but they can’t do anything to stop them.A nasty circle erupts when you begin to fear the social fear itself, which becomes the source of much of your distress.When social anxiety begins to dominate your life and get in the way of your relationships and daily activities, it is time to talk to a doctor.
The good news is that there are effective treatment for social anxiety disorder and they usually involve a combination of medication and psychotherapy.Selective seratonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often the medication of choice for treating social anxiety, with commercial names like Prozac or Paxil.The most effective psychotherapy technique is cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps the patient alter thought processes to reduce the fear of social situations.When medication and psychotherapy are combined effectively, you can often enjoy less anxiety and a higher quality of life.
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An Explanation of the Symptoms of Anxiety
Jan 23rd
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Symptoms of Anxiety
Nearly everyone gets anxious, particularly when events accumulate into an especially stressful time of life.However, those with an anxiety disorder will find that the stress is rarely relieved and it begins to affect all aspects of their lives.Symptoms of anxiety can appear to both children and adults, and may come on without any warning at all.This article will provide an overview of the symptoms of anxiety so you know how to recognize it and determine when you might need professional help in dealing with it.
There are both physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety.A general feeling of tension or jitteriness is one of the most common physical signs of anxiety, along with stomach upset and sleep difficulties.You may be feeling unusually tired or have trouble concentrating on tasks.You might also experience a rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath and profuse sweating.
Irritability over even minor inconveniences is one of the most common psychological symptoms of stress.Another symptom that many with anxiety complain of is a general feeling of dread that accompanies them throughout their days.While many with anxiety understand that their worries and fears are irrational, they find that they are completely unable to control the thoughts that keep running through their head.These thoughts make it difficult to relax and contribute to an overall feeling of tension and jumpiness that people with symptoms of anxiety just cannot seem to shake.
The challenge is to determine when to deal with the symptoms of anxiety at home and when to talk to your doctor about your concerns and a possible treatment plan.First, consider just how extensively those symptoms of anxiety are taking their toll on your daily life and your activities.When anxiety begins to have a direct impact on the quality of your personal relationships or your productivity at work, you may want to consider talking to your doctor about the treatment options available.It is also a good idea to talk to your doctor if the physical symptoms of anxiety are becoming more pronounced and beginning to affect your overall health.
Your doctor will be able to provide a variety of treatment options to help you get your symptoms of anxiety under control and enjoy a higher quality of life overall.The first course of action is often a variety of medications that alter brain chemistry to reduce common symptoms of anxiety like worry, fear and tension.Psychotherapy is another common prescribed treatment because it can help patients alter thought processes that lead to the feelings of anxiety, fear and dread.The proper combination of medication and psychotherapy has allowed many suffering with anxiety to bid farewell to their daily symptoms and enjoy a stress-free life once again.
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anxiety panic disorder.. how do i face my fears?
Nov 27th
Ok to cut a long story short, due to bullying 4 years ago i suffer anxiety with panic disorder and panic attacks. I have been under a psychiatrists care in the past but i cannot afford to keep seeing him. I have been admitted to hospital in 2006 because i stopped eating (not because i was anorexic or anything but because i was afraid to eat) i was agoraphobic for 6-8 months never left the front door. I have some coping strategies now for my anxiety and i can happily say i can now go out in public even to shopping centres, but i have to have my mobile phone, a bottle of water (safetly blanket) and my Mum with me. I am 17 years old. I have a boyfriend who i’ve been with almost 2 years now and i have never been on a date with him because i am too afraid to go out without my mum. It’s ruining my life. I can’t eat in public.. i can’t even go 5 kms up the road to the shopping centre with my boyfriend without the thought that i am not going to be able to get home to my safe spot with mum. I really need some advice if anyone has been in a similar situation or has any other coping strategies for panic attacks. All i want is to be able to go on dates with my boyfriend. As i said earlier, i can’t afford a psychologist so i’m looking at just some coping strategies here. I should also add i can’t get on public transport as i feel unsafe on buses and trains. 
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do i have an anxiety disorder?
Nov 13th
I’ve posted a number of questions about my anxiety previously- you can view them on my profile
This evening i’ve been looking at some sites on anxiety disorders. the site describes panic attacks, and it says that a witness to a person suffering a panic attack will probably think the victim is having a heart attack. but if someone saw me in the middle of a panic attack wouldn’t think i’m having a heart attack. The might not even realize that i’m acting unusual.
here’s what happens when i’m having a panic attack:
my heart starts racing really fast
my skin tingles all over
i sometimes feel like throwing up- or i feel really nauseous
I feel totally hopeless, like i’ve lost control over my own body
That’s how i feel. Do you guys think anything is wrong? do i have a panic disorder? The panic attacks have been more and more frequent and are getting worse steadily.
please help- i’m nearly 16 years old and i’m getting desperate
I panic when i can’t get to sleep. I have a fair few friends. I haven’t told anyone i about my panic attacks except for my school Chaplain. I’m too embarrassed. I don’t think they’d understand anyway.
my school chaplain is a qualified counselor, but i haven’t even told him all the information, but i’m trying my very best to convince myself to.
I am aware of the fact that hese fears of not sleeping are TOTALLY irrational. I’ve been suffering panic attacks for about 5 years- since i was 11. They used to be rare until about 2 years ago when they became moer frequent. Each year they get worse and more severe. People on yahoo answers have told me to get medication and see a doctor, but i don’t want to coz i dont wanna tell my mum. She won’t understand. But i would need to tell her if i was to see a doctor.
There you go, Renee. More information.
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how can i handle my fears and insecurities about life?
Oct 20th
ive obsessively worried like this for years, i think its part of my borderline personality disorder , ptsd , plus i have ocd symptoms to.
ive basically had a really hard, miserable tough life so far, im 31 , but look older , aged in my face with dark lines under my eyes….frown lines in forehead….open pores etc.
i keep worrying what will i do ? what will i do ? – i fill up with overwhelming emotions, because my mum , who i love dearly and has stuck by me all through my life , has had a upsetting life with me as her son……all the trauma and abuse ive been through……shes been through to…….and i feel so guilty that ive failed her as a son…..shes 58 now , she said shes very proud of me and wouldn’t change me for the world…..and that ive done very well to get through all ive been through………but sometimes i see the pain of her upset in her eyes, and my heart bleeds for her….
she reassures me shes ok, she has her ex partner stay with her at her apartment , she lives alone on disability , she sometimes goes to stay with him at his house…..she has her sisters around her that care for her…
shes a lovely mum and i love dearly so much, and told her ill continue to be strong and do my best to work on my life and stay strong..
shes reassured me shes ok, but over a year ago she told me she was diagnosed with emphysema , and that she finds it hard to get around like she used to……but reassured me shes ok and in ok health right now..
shes been up to my apartment today to help me clean it, cook my dinner , do some shopping……i gave her some money and 2 bottles of wine which she was very grateful for……..i bought her a laptop years ago, and have been very good to my mum.
as you can guess im very, very attached to my mum, always have been…..i cant bare , or think about the time she passes on and leaves me…….i fear it will crush me totally……
how can i handle this overwhelming fear ?
i dont think i could bare to part with the one person that is my life , who i love more than life itself..
then there’s me, my situation in general :
im 31 , live alone in a one bedroom apartment on disability, was diagnosed with BPD years ago, the mental health services have failed me up to now, and im still struggling to get the help i need…..therapy etc.
i have PTSD and OCD undiagnosed , have obsessive depressing worries everyday , have agoraphobia and can only manage to go out to do grocery shopping…..pay bills etc……….i panic when outside, struggle with racing thoughts ……and struggle with rage and anger which ive had for years……..stemming from all the abuse i suffered in life.
my mum is helping me with complaints, and pursuing other avenues because im still not receiving the help and therapy i need from the mental health services..
im crippled with low self esteem, rage feelings, high anxiety , racing thoughts, bad social skills , get too clingy, eager for acceptance , ….cant form relationships, …… rapid mood shifts from ok or euphoric….to very low , despairing throughout each day.
and none of its being addressed, the only help theyve offered me is a worker to meet up with and go out with every 2 weeks……which is no good……..my symptoms arnt being addressed.
i get too clingy…..severe low self esteem, then people back away and reject me…..then that makes me angry……….i need A LOT of help still.
ive made vast improvements from the way i used to be, controlled rage by myself for years – used to have rage outbursts.
ive missed out on a normal life sadly so far, because of all the problems ive had : building relationships – being employed – getting qualifications – travelling – normal development – everything you can think of , ive missed out on..
i have a criminal past 9 years ago fo assault , regretably , been in a mental hospital for 18 months 9 years ago .
i feel so insecure about life , and my future , so insecure…..im lonely living alone………cant just simply ” go outside ” obviously because i have alot to control.
im gettiing older ……im wondering ‘ how will i achieve the life , the goals i want ? ”
at my disadvantages ?
id like to leave england , live abroad in a hot country near the coast…..get a ok job in computers……meet a partner…..some good friends..
how could i achieve that at 31 at my disadvantages ?
im looking really….”older ”….and worn down just lately.
then thers my beloved mum……how can i bare the fact that at some point she will pass on and part with me from this world ?
the person who i love more than life….whos had such a traumatic life herself with me as her son..
i cry to her, and break down saying how i love her so much….and how im sorry…..i never would of cho
chose to put her whats shes been through..
she says that she loves me more than life….that ive had an illness and that its not my fault…….and that she wouldnt change me for the world, shes proud of me that ive come through all the hardship
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