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free anxiety advice

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

free anxiety advice

Feeling anxious every now and then is normal for everyone. What is not normal, is if it controls your whole life and it affects your choices in a negative way. If this happens, then you should seek professional advice as Anxiety is a condition that needs medical attention.

Anxiety can be healed non-medically but for some advanced cases, either a physician or a psychiatrist may need to be summoned. To free yourself from anxiety, you can try the good old method of easy and correct breathing. If you feel that you are close to succumbing to anxiety, breath as calmly as you possibly can. Do it until you can sense that your breathing and heartbeat becomes normal again.

Making decisions during the early phases of your anxiety can be dangerous. Your decision at that point may not be correct and certainly may not be the wisest. Try clearing your mind. If you are gripped with anxiety, you may act overly impulsive. Try to calm down and free your mind. Whisk away all your worries and try to focus more on the problem at hand.

You have to slow things down as an anxious person will have a tendency is to hurry things up. Anxiety triggers adrenaline that can make a person have the necessary power to think and work in a single snap. This may affect a person in a positive or negative way but it its best to think before you act.

Do not heed the anxious voice you hear at the back of your head. Most of the time, anxiety arises in the way you perceive things. Anxiety is both felt and thought. Try not to think of things that will make matters worst and exaggerate things all the more.

Solicit the help of your family and friends. When anxiety strikes, that’s the time you needed somebody the most. They should be able to lead you towards the right path. During this time, your own judgment is not that accurate, so you cannot really trust it. Shift your trust to somebody you deeply know.

Anxiety has to be taken out of your senses because it could just lead you to a situation far more dangerous situation than you could have ever imagined. Be mentally sound at all times and there is never a need to be anxious.

About the Author:

Jason Rickard is the owner of Your Favourite Shop – Offering White Noise and Relaxation CDs – Visit Hapa Health for more articles.

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anxiety to do

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

anxiety to do

Anxiety disorders are the most common of emotional disorders, annually affecting more than 20 million Americans. Anxiety which interferes with normal activities like going outside or interacting with other people. Anxiety attacks are the most extreme example of an anxiety reaction. Anxiety disorders fill people’s lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. When anxiety reaches a level at which the symptoms cause the sufferer to experience symptoms which exceed those normally experienced during an appropriate anxiety reaction, an anxiety attack is formed. Anxiety reactions are formed in the subconscious mind by a small organ called the Amygdala. Anxiety attacks can be eliminated very simply. Because anxiety attacks and high anxiety are the result of a learning process in the subconscious mind which causes the amygdala to react inappropriately, it can be ‘un-learned’ in the same way. Anxiety attacks are strong sensations that for many people creates the feeling of dying or going crazy. Anxiety attacks, also called panic attacks, are unexpected episodes of intense terror or fear. Anxiety disorders tend to run in families. People with anxiety disorders often have a family history of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, or substance abuse.

Anxiety attacks usually come without warning, and although the fear is generally irrational, the perceived danger is very real. Symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks / anxiety attacks include racing heart, hyperventilation or breathing difficulties, as well as chest pain, nausea or dizziness, headaches, shaking and trembling, and many more. Anxiety can also exacerbate many pre-existing medical conditions, such as ulcers, hypertension, and respiratory conditions including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Furthermore, anxiety is associated with mitral valve prolapse, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic tension headaches. Behavioural therapy – performed with a mental health professional to help gain control over unwanted behaviour. Cognitive therapy – similar to behavioural therapy but dealing with unhelpful and unproductive thoughts patterns.Anxiety medications can be habit forming and may have unwanted side effects, so be sure to research your options.

Medication – A short prescription of benzodiazepine tablets, such as diazepam, may be helpful in relieving short-term stress-related anxieties. Beta blockers are the best drug class to control physical symptoms of anxiety & panic attack and are normaly prescribed to prevent rapid heartbeat, shaking and trembling related symptoms. Buspirone is another medicine that is prescribed in the short-term to relieve anxiety. Antidepressants such as paroxetine may be prescribed for certain anxiety disorders such as generalised anxiety disorder, social phobia and OCD, and when anxiety is associated with depression. Group therapy – with one or two specialised therapists, particularly helpfully for certain conditions such as difficultly relating to others or being scrutinised by others. Psychoeducation – recognition by the patient that they have a treatable medical condition, and self-education through books and websites, and mental health professionals.

Anxiety and Anxiety Attacks Treatment Tips

1. Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is very effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

2. Medication is sometimes used in the short-term to alleviate severe symptoms so that other forms of therapy can be pursued.

3. Relaxation techniques – Relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, and guided imagery may reduce anxiety.

4. Biofeedback – Using sensors that measure physiological arousal brought on by anxiety.

5. Hypnotherapy – Hypnosis for anxiety is conducted by a clinical hypnotherapist.

About the Author:

Juliet Cohen writes articles for depression clinic and how to treat depression. For more information visit our site at http://www.depression-clinic.com.

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stress and anxiety articles

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

For those dealing with a lot of anxiety and stress did you know that……?

….did you know that Black tea reduces stress and anxiety significantly.

the below is taken from an article of the internet cut/paste..

“….Daily cups of tea can help you recover more quickly from the stresses of everyday life, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. New scientific evidence shows that black tea has an effect on stress hormone levels in the body.”

…testimony..after going to college and entering a job that I had to work around 70 hours of week, with poor help and a verrrry mean boss and know my job was on the line I start having very serious problems with anxiety

….lasted me several years after this job.

a few months ago a friend introduced me to black tea….”bam” knocked out all those stress anxiety feelings. Even if my heart is pounding I dont feel the pain…I wrote this because I hope it helps you. I take TAZO black tea spiced w/ ginger and cinnamon, this wrks better than Black tea alone.

try it

l-Theanine is one of the main active chemicals in tea which does this, It is shown to increase brain alpha waves with no negative side effects.

Ram Giri – Freedom from Stress, Pain and Suffering

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reduce anxiety public speaking

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

reduce anxiety public speaking

Now, you have already prepared anything, from technical preparation until speech preparation. Then, you set the right goal and start to feel confident. Everything goes well at the first time but then,you make some mistakes which are out of what you have already planned and you start to get a public speaking anxiety. You forget anything and your performance become disaster because of that public speaking anxiety.

Then, you have to realize that you can not control anything. You can prepare, You can set a goal but You can not guarantee that everything can be happened as what you’ve already planned. Regarding that,I suggest you to have a â€œWorst-to-be-happenedâ€ List which can be in the form of a paper consist of many things that possible to be happened at the speech time. I can not guarantee that it will give you 100% help but at least, you can reduce your public speaking anxiety. The list can be : Mistakes in pronunciation until the unexpected damage of electricity. Just write it all and do not forget to feel that you are in that situation so, you can reduce your public speaking anxiety if it really happens. It will be better if you can find the solution for every unexpected things happened.

Then, as the additional, you have to accept that Nobodyâ€™s perfect so, mistakes in a speech or presentation is just a small problem. You can just say sorry and continue and trust me, no one will give the special attention to that mistake. So, be relax.

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anxiety self help

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

anxiety self help
What are some ways to self- control an anxiety problem?

What are some good effective ways to self-control anxiety or worrying? Or evan paranoia. Im talking like deep breathing or just calming down methods. Help me out???

It is known that the best way to channel out any negativity is to release your negative feelings in a creative manner.

This can include writing out how you feel, drawing, dancing, etc.

Personally, I have my own journal. When I feel panic in my system, which can render me to have hyperventilation, dizziness, cold and warm spells, etc. I write out how I am feeling, and what is specifically bothering me.

Anxiety occurs when you are overly worried about something to the point of not being entirely sure what it is anymore. It becomes less of a problem when you are able to target the cause of the anxiousness.

Through creativity, you are able to see exactly what is bothering you in an artistic manner.

Specifically for anxiety however, you must realize your state of mind during the attack… Regard this simple acronym, and be sure to remember it the next time you have an attack:

S.T.A.R. – Stop, Think, Analyze, Reply.

Follow these four steps (in order) and everything should be easier to handle. I’ll explain:

When you feel you are having a panic attack, you should first stop any thoughts that rush in your mind, and hold off everything. Once you have achieved that (as this is truly the hardest part), you must think it through. “Why exactly am I worrying?” You analyze why you are worrying about the topic, i.e. draw out any phobias or past experiences you had that relate to the topic… And finally, you reply to it, by concluding that these feelings are not going to help you through the situation, that looking on the bright side is more effective, and, of course, channeling the feelings in an artistic manner.

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social anxiety jobs

Monday, July 27th, 2009

What are some good jobs for people with social anxiety?

Do you think airline pilot would be aight? I have social anxiety but at the same time I really want to have a good, high paying job. I would really like to be a pilot, what else can I do?

I know its not going to make you rich but I am a postman and I know that would help.

Social Anxiety #6: Work

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anxiety psychology

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

anxiety psychology

Although depression has long been linked to physical illness, evidence supporting an association between anxiety disorders and physical health problems is more recent. Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, agoraphobia (fear of being in a situation where panic or anxiety may occur and escape from the situation might be difficult), social phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Studies have found that those with phobic (fearful) anxiety may be more likely to experience sudden cardiac death, and rates of anxiety disorders are higher than expected in patients with thyroid disease, cancer, hypertension and several other conditions.

Dr. Jitender Sareen and his colleagues in the department of psychiatry studied the association between anxiety disorders and physical conditions in 4,181 adults who were part of the German Health Survey (GHS) conducted between 1997 and 1999. The survey assessed whether participants had any physical illnesses through a questionnaire asking about 44 particular conditions, a medical interview conducted by a primary care physician, blood pressure measurements and blood and urine samples. Psychiatric interviews were conducted by a psychologist or physician, who used criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) to detect anxiety disorders. A quality of life survey—which measured factors such as physical functioning, pain and general health—was also administered, and to determine disability levels participants reported how many days of the past 30 they were unable to perform their usual daily activities.

Among the 1,913 men and 2,268 women in the study, 429 (8.4 per cent) had an anxiety disorder within the past month and 2,610 (60.8 per cent) had a physical condition within the past month. Having an anxiety disorder was associated with having any type of physical condition, and specifically with respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, arthritis, allergies, thyroid diseases and migraine headaches. Most individuals with both an anxiety disorder and physical illness developed the anxiety disorder first, and tended to have a poorer quality of life than those with anxiety disorders or physical conditions alone. Those who had both types of disorders also were more likely to have one or more days of disability than those with physical illnesses alone.

“The mechanisms of association between anxiety disorders and physical conditions remain unknown, although several possibilities should be considered,” Sareen notes. For example, the presence of an illness may cause worry and anxiety that eventually becomes serious enough to qualify as an anxiety disorder, the presence of an anxiety disorders could trigger biological processes that contribute to illness or a third condition, such as a substance abuse disorder, could be linked to both.

Sareen explains: “These findings extend previous work in clinical and community samples that noted an association between anxiety disorders and physical illnesses but also demonstrate the unique association of this comorbidity with poor quality of life and disability. Although there have been increased efforts to recognize and treat depression in the medically ill, our findings underscore the need to create similar programs to recognize and treat anxiety disorders in the medically ill.”

This research was supported by a Manitoba Health Research Council Award, by a U.S. National Institutes of Health grant and a Canada Research Chair award.

For more information, please contact: Dr. Jitender Sareen, psychiatry, 204-787-7078.

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rutkows@ms.umanitoba.ca, Phone: (204) 474-9514, Fax: (204) 474-7631

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anxiety buddhism

Monday, June 29th, 2009

anxiety buddhism
Are there any medication techniques in Buddhism that helps relieve anxiety?

Are there? Are there? Huh? ANSWER MEEEEEE!

When I’m nervous/anxious/restless, I use this basic meditation technique:

find a quiet area
become conscious of your breathing
focus on it
try to block out all else
focus on the flow of air in, and out
try to slow your breathing rate down (just to a comfortable rate, you shouldn’t feel like youre holding your breath)

Anxiety, Depression, and Buddhism.

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social anxiety small talk

Friday, April 10th, 2009

As someone who has personally suffered with severe Social Anxiety, I went through several phases of learning how to deal with it and eventually overcome it: denial, hiding it, being ashamed of it, and finally, learning to accept it and work through it.

One thing that really helped was reading about someone famous, someone I admired and respected, who admitted they had Social Anxiety and even laughed about it! At the time, I felt deeply ashamed of my anxiety around people, and it really amazed me that this person could be so light-hearted about it. He spoke about it openly and unapologetically, as if he were admitting that he had diabetes, or some other very common condition.

I thought about this for a long time and it began to make me feel much better about my situation. So, cautiously at first, I began to tell my closest friends and relatives about my anxiety situation. Not in an apologetic way or asking asking anyone to feel sorry for me (because that’s not helpful at all), but in a very matter-of-fact way: “Oh, by the way, did you know I have social anxiety?”

For the most part, my loved ones and close friends were extremely understanding about the whole issue and didn’t make a big deal of it at all. The relief I felt was unbelievable, like a large stone had just been lifted from my shoulders. I was reallly beginning to make progress.

I’ve learned much about Social Anxiety since then, and probably the most important thing is this: Social Anxiety is largely about feeling “overwhelmed.” The feeling of being overwhelmed is what pushes people into limiting their life to a greater and greater extent, until they find themselves living in a very small world indeed. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Understanding that your Social Anxiety is really about feeling overwhelmed can help you to gradually begin making changes to eliminate it.

A simple plan of action…

1. Accept the situation and DO NOT feel bad about it at all.

2. Begin putting your self in social situations for very brief periods of time. This is extremely important, because when you do this, you are limiting yourself, instead of having your anxiety limit you. This is an incredibly important distinction because you are taking back control over the situation, and are not reacting, as a victim would.

3. Talk to those who are very close to you and might be affected by this plan, and let them know what you are doing and exactly why you are doing it. Remember to be unapologetic about explaining it to them. There is nothing to apologize for! Be very matter-of-fact about it.

4. As stated, keep your social interactions very brief. If 5 minutes is all you are comfortable with, then do 5 minutes and feel perfectly fine about that. Even if 1minute is all you can do, that’s just fine. Remember, you are in control, and you are placing the limits–not anything outside of you.

5. Gradually, begin to increase the time you spend in social interactions. But…do this very gradually. Don’t push it! Even if you increase by a few minutes every month, that is better than letting yourself get overwhelmed in a situation.

6. Remember this phrase, “Nothing succeeds like success.” This is true because success (in any endeavor) builds momentum and leads to greater success. This is particularly true with Social Anxiety. It is very important that you continue to have good social interaction that does not overwhelm you. It does NOT matter how long the interaction is; all the matters is that you get through it without any strong negative feelings. Do not push yourself too hard. You don’t have to!

About the Author:

Jon Mercer recovered from a 20 year struggle with severe Social Anxiety to become a successful personal development coach and author. Today he coaches others to eliminate their anxiety problems, through private consultation, seminars and video coaching programs.

Jon is the founder of www.easycalm.com, a leading anxiety resource site. Click here to learn Jon’s method of eliminating Social Anxiety.

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