Friday, December 15, 2006

Conquering Our Phobias



US News and World Report - But for some people, they trigger or fuel a host of anxiety disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, for example, in which men and women become Then there are phobias, like social phobia, where a conversation with a neighbor can cause a paralyzing
Source: www.usnews.com

Drugs, goggles put bite on severe dental phobia
Akron Beacon Journal - An offshoot of her disorder, dental phobia, was rooted in bad dental experiences as a child. She hadn't seen a dentist for 20 years. About 40 million Americans cite fear or anxiety as the reason for not visiting a dentist regularly, according to the
Source: www.ohio.com

War memorial fountains still dry
Tribune - Unfortunately, social phobia or social anxiety continues to wreak havoc throughout their lives, if measures to correct the disorder aren’t taken,” explains Dr Joginder Singh. The socially anxious persons can’t relax, take it easy, and enjoy
Source: www.tribuneindia.com

Ho Ho phobia and other neuroses add to the silly season spirit
Sunday Independent - Ho Ho phobia and other neuroses add to the silly season spirit December 03, 2006 Edition 1 Debbie Smit There is no special and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas While I Sit Here And Hyperventilate" for those who suffer from social anxiety disorder
Source: www.sundayindependent.co.za

A Phobia Fix
Boston Globe - A Phobia Fix Dr. David Barlow, director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University, may have found a drug that can help treat public speaking fear or a test taking fear or sometimes eating in public or even a disorder we
Source: www.boston.com


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