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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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Can an axiety attack last more than 10 minutes?
Nov 17th
Like 24 hours
Now as a teen I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety disorder.
Well I’ve been real nervous and jumpy lately, my stomach has been quezy, and I’ve been dizzy. I’ve been on edge a lot in the last 2 days. And I think I’ve had several small anxiety attacks.
I was fine for a few years but suddenly I’ve been panicky a lot more lately (I’m in my mid 20s now and haven’t been on medication for it in years)
I don’t want to go back to a psychiatrist or therapist and get put back on medicine. I don’t like putting that in my system.
What else can I do is or is finally to the point where I need to see a doc?
My symptoms include: (On and off ofcourse then I go from this to Anxiety attack feeling, to calm for a bit and then it starts all over again. It started last night)
Feelings of apprehension or dread
Trouble concentrating
Feeling tense and jumpy
Irritability
Restlessness
Pounding heart
Sweating
Stomach upset or dizziness
Muscle tension
Headaches
Fatigue
Basically it goes from just being anxious to a full blown anxiety attack, to me being calm (for a short time) and back to being anxious
All of the above are anxiety symptoms….I know this I delt with it before.
And i keep going from being nervous and jumpy to some of the basic Anxiety attack symptoms (not all of these but I have experienced most of them)
Surge of overwhelming panic
Feeling like you’re going to pass out
Hot flashes or chills
Trembling or shaking
Nausea or stomach cramps
Feeling of losing control
Feeling like my heart skips a beat.
How can I get this under control for no I just need to relax.. I’m not even sure what triggered it this time. (Normally I know)
(I also have IBS irratable bowel syndrome and that and anxiety go hand in hand so that make it worse because I’m dealing with both issues at the same time, the more anxious I get the worse the IBS gets)
I don’t see a doctor for anxiety anymore because I got it under control years ago but the last few months its started up again.
And I really don’t want to take any medicines for it
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