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Gossip - Anxiety Disorder Defense?
I'm taking a Mental Health course; my question is: which anxiety disorder defense mechanism would you attribute the majority of gossip to (hurtful, mean gossip).
Well, I agree that gossip as an anxiety disorder defense could be projection in that they likely feel very insecure about themselves so they put their own insecurities on others, but in that sense, you could also call it deflection as they are redirecting attention to someone else to avoid scrutiny of themselves by others.
However, I'm not sure about devaluation as that is the individual dealing with emotional conflict or internal or external stressors by attributing exaggerated negative qualities to self or others; I suppose it could be devaluation, but I would go with the two I mentioned first before that.
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What is the best anti anxiety medication?
This question is tough because everyone reacts to different drugs in different ways.
I can still feel emotions, but I'm better at handling stress; the anxiety just kind of goes away and life comes out feeling alright.
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To deal with the stress and anxiety of flying, work a lot a day before your flight and sleep less, so when you get in the airplane, you will feel so exhausted that you will fall sleep.
About being anxious in a new place, I don't know exactly what you can do. Most people feel this way about the unknown, it's normal. I would try to check over the net guides about the place, to get more familiar and make plans for where to go and what to do, this way, the trip can be more pleasurable with less travel stress and anxiety.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - Fear of Eating
I have generalized anxiety disorder that derives from fear of eating.
What other foods can I eat?
I deal with generalized anxiety order as well.
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My body will randomly sometimes shake and twitch and I can�t really control it. I don�t know what it is but I think it�s anxiety disorder, because I went to the doctor lately for other symptoms such as shortness of breath, heart pounding, tingling in the body, throat closing etc. and he said it�s bad anxiety. But lately this little random twitch thing has gone on.
I wish I could alleviate every person going through anxiety and/or panic attacks. I have been a sufferer of anxiety disorder for many years. At first, I thought I was going crazy. I was not! I thought I had a bad heart. I don't!
When my anxiety disorder was at its worst, the twitching was the least of my concerns though. That feeling of panic - like you are going to die was the worst. Then after the panic attack came the anticipation of when the next one would come. In between was the constant worrying about dying from any cause (ex. car accident, heart attack, stroke, collapse, just about anything).
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What is a good example of a sports anxiety survey?
There is one called the Sports Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT) by Rainer Martens. This is short, easily scored, and straightforward. You can find this in a book by Martens, 1977, with the same title.
Most texts on sport psychology should have references for them, and frequently examples of the items.
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Anxiety Symptoms - Skipped Heartbeat
Yes, skipped heartbeat can be an anxiety symptom.
Some other anxiety symptoms are: difficulty breathing, pains in chest similar to a heart attack, sweating, lightheadedness, dizziness, a migraine during the attack, sweaty palms, shakiness, and fear that you are going to die.
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Anti Anxiety Medications & Drugs As Needed?
Does anybody know of any anti anxiety medication that you can take just as needed?
In response to your question about anti anxiety/panic disorder medications. I understand that you would only like to take these on an as-needed basis, which is good. Some people with extreme cases of panic attacks or generalized anxiety disorder want to be medicated 24/7 which many times leads to addiction and if they go off the medications then they have rebound symptoms which are much worse than the original symptoms that lead them to take the meds in the first place.
Then there are the as-needed type of anti anxiety medications, the most common class being the �benzodiazepines� which include Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonipin (clonazepam).
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Menopause Anxiety Doesn't Have to Rule Your Life
A successful executive known for her patience and good judgement, she suddenly began responding irrationally to situations that had never bothered her before the onset of menopause anxiety.
Talk to your doctor about the menopause anxiety treatment methods that are best for you. Remember that you do not have to allow menopause anxiety to turn your life upside down. Get some professional advice and discover the joy of being yourself again.
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Anxiety Attacks from Dental Visits
I get anxiety attacks when visiting the dentist and it feels like my chest is squished. Do you have any tips to relieve the anxiety?
Yes, phone ahead if you can or have someone do it for you and explain that you get anxiety attacks.
Also request they give you nitrous; it can help a lot as well if they have it. If they don't, consider switching to someone who does.
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Why do people who suffer from an anxiety attack breathe inside a paper bag?
Breathing into a paper bag is for hyperventilation, not anxiety attacks (Although they may occur together).
CO2 is the major chemical that tells the brain stem (pons and medulla) to initiate a breath.
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Anxiety Disorder and Disassociation
I have anxiety disorder.
Anyone else experience this? How do you deal with it? What do you do to feel better?
I have already seen a doctor. I take medication for panic attacks, but medication doesn't relieve everything all of the time. Just wondering what others who have this & understand do to cope.
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Gossip - Anxiety Disorder Defense?
I'm taking a Mental Health course; my question is: which anxiety disorder defense mechanism would you attribute the majority of gossip to (hurtful, mean gossip).
Well, I agree that gossip as an anxiety disorder defense could be projection in that they likely feel very insecure about themselves so they put their own insecurities on others, but in that sense, you could also call it deflection as they are redirecting attention to someone else to avoid scrutiny of themselves by others.
However, I'm not sure about devaluation as that is the individual dealing with emotional conflict or internal or external stressors by attributing exaggerated negative qualities to self or others; I suppose it could be devaluation, but I would go with the two I mentioned first before that.
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How to Help with Anxiety & Panic Attacks?
My friend suffers pretty bad from anxiety attacks. She starts sweating and shaking, and I don�t know what to do. I try to calm her down, but I�m not sure what to do. What can I do to help?
Your friend can help you to help her. I'm sure she has had anxiety attacks when you are not around; ask her what makes her calm.
If you live in the states you can get Kava. If you can�t get that - St Johns Wort is also great for anxiety disorder.
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Are Anxiety, Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Linked?
Are things like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety and depression linked?
Absolutely!
Norepinephrine & Serotonin are the major neurotransmitters that you hear about, but there are others as well.
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Are there any OTC anti anxiety medications?
However, I don't want to get on it because of the way it made me feel when I tried to get off of it or if I missed a dose.
Yes, there is anti anxiety medication you can get.
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Anxiety Disorder or Normal Feelings
How do you determine if you have regular anxieties of everyday life or anxiety disorder?
If your anxiety causes you to panic or stands in the way of you living your life in the way you'd like to for a significant period of time, it is probably anxiety disorder rather than the anxieties that everyone experiences from time to time.
Luckily, problems with anxiety are one of the simplest mental issues to resolve in a relatively short period of time.
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Physical Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety
I am only 22 and I been having some difficulties breathing for the past few days. Then I started getting some chest pains throughout my chest and today its into my shoulder and back and arm. Just little pains here and there every now and then.
I am terrified that I am going to have a heart attack. Could these symptoms really be stress related and lasting this long?
Yes, you�re perfectly fine.
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What kinds of therapy are good for anxiety disorder?
It really depends on the root cause of the anxiety disorder, as anxiety can be caused by all sorts of things. For people whose anxiety is purely chemical, pharmacotherapy is usually the way to go, though some do benefit from talk therapies and the like.
For trauma-based anxiety disorder, the best way to treat the anxiety is to process the underlying trauma(s). In dealing with the memories and restructuring cognitive distortions, the anxiety usually disappears as part of the process.
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Anti Anxiety Medication & Tattooing
Can anti anxiety medication (valium, flexril) be taken prior to tattooing?
No.
It thins the blood and causes more bleeding and a better chance for ink poisoning and such.
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Anxiety & Depression - Passive Aggressive
Can anger, anxiety and depression have anything to do with passive aggressive disorder?
Passive aggressive disorder is no longer a diagnosis, and passive aggressive behavior typically stems from anger at some person or event that a person might have taken to be directed at them and instead of reacting directly back at the source they do a covert act for revenge.
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Anxiety Relief is Within Your Reach
The answer depends on you.
Anxiety relief often comes from a combination of sources. The search for anxiety relief can be frustrating and confusing and you will need the support of your family, friends and doctor to determine the best option for you.
Do you trust the ability within you? Paying attention to intuitive information can decrease our anxiety because our bodies do not have to create tension just to get our attention!
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Advice for Social Anxiety Disorder
What can someone with social anxiety disorder who has failed in attempts to interact in small groups do?
If you are dealing with social anxiety disorder and attempts to interact in small groups fail, you must change your approach.
When that one person inevitably talks to a second person, try to talk to that person just a little bit too, or at least stay tuned into the discussion, and listen to them talk. You will find that you will be able to contribute to that discussion in time.
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Separation Anxiety - for 18-year-old?
I have been so upset and crying lately. I go to college about two hours from home and it's hard for me to make friends since I'm so shy and my new school doesn't have a student center. I cry when I visit my family and I cry when I leave my family. Yesterday I found myself crying all day after my mom dropped me back off at school.
What you're feeling is normal and it will get better. My daughter experienced separation anxiety. She chose a college that was four hours away. I took her on a Sunday. By Thursday she was calling me to ask me to come pick her up, in full panic attack mode, sobbing and crying and begging me that she would do anything if I would just come get her. She hadn't been able to keep anything down but fruit punch since I'd dropped her off on Sunday. All she did was sleep and vomit, sleep and vomit. On the phone with me, she was crying and hysterical in a way I'd never heard before.
I think what you're experiencing is a bit more normal and it should get better with time. Try to locate guidance or the health center at your school; or speak to your RA about what services might be available or any suggestions they might have.
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Can exercise be a cause of anxiety?
Yes. It depends on how and why you're exercising.
If the person you are with is judgmental about your weight and threatens to leave for someone slimmer, it can cause anxiety.
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Anti Anxiety Medication and Pregnancy
With my first pregnancy my doctor prescribed anti anxiety medication because I have horrible panic attacks.
I haven�t asked my new doctor yet, but has anyone else experienced this or know someone who has taken them throughout pregnancy?
I got the baby blues every time with my kids at around seven months.
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