First steps toward stopping your Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks.

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

First steps toward stopping your Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks.

By Mike Carlson

If you're like me, you've already been through a great deal in trying to find a solution to your anxiety disorder and panic attacks. Or, maybe you've just figured out that there is a name for how you've been feeling. I've spent most of my life in and out of various treatments, reading books, trying medications, and so on with varying levels of success. I found out a whole lot of information on the WHAT and WHY of anxiety disorder, but very little on the HOW, the steps on what to do to actually change the course of my life and live my life without anxiety holding me back.

After more than 20 years of trial and error, I've finally managed to do just that, and I'm going to let you in on the first step of my secret today.

You have probably lived with this thing for all of your life, like I have. How are you going to even know what it's like to feel "normal" if you never have! How do you know how anxiety disorder is affecting your life's outcome when it feels "normal" to you, because you never knew any different? All that you know right now is, you see some people around you doing big things, and you know that you are more than capable, more than intelligent enough, to do those same things. Yet, there is something holding you back.

We need to start doing something TODAY. You're going to start figuring out what those things are in life that are causing you anxiety. This may sound easier than it is! Some are obvious. Some have been there so long that you're so used to them that, once you discover them it may surprise you.

Take a notebook, a binder, whatever works for you to write in. Carry it with you if you can, but at least write in it every night while things are still fresh. I would like you to write down every time that you felt some form of anxiety, no matter how small, up to a full blown panic attack. One of mine used to be that each morning I would feel mild anxiety as I got up and did my morning routine. As I started to notice this, I had no idea why I was even feeling this way at first. But I identified it in my notebook, and by noticing it, I then was able to start to realize what the cause was. But that step is for another day.

So every day start writing these things down. Pay attention. Bring your notebook with you every chance you get. Start being aware of new things that have just "been there" for ever, then you can start on to the next step!

To succeed we have to take action. Here is your first step. There is no "magic pill" or quick fix for anxiety disorder. So get started!

Mike has lived with Anxiety all of his life. He has spent many of those years trying many "traditional" treatments and searching for new solutions to living anxiety free. By taking some traditional treatments and also "Going outside the Box" Mike is now living free of fear and living a full life he never thought possible!

Visit
www.Live Anxiety Free.com

CONQUERING SEXUAL ANXIETY

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

While it's usually men that get the articles on sexual anxiety, women are just as susceptible. Maybe you've been with your partner for a long time and have 'gotten used' to them, but you wanted to try swinging as a way to spice things up.

And now, you're thinking that you're more 'stale' than spice.

Taking Stock Of Your Skills

One of the best ways to get out of thinking that you're not any good in bed is to talk to your partner. Ask them what they love about you and your skills before and during sex.

You may be surprised to hear the answers. Much of the 'good stuff' that we do is natural and we wouldn't even realize that we're doing it.

So you can count on your instincts to get you through any rough patches.

Feeling Your Way Through

Another great way to keep you confident as you're trying to please someone new is to ask beforehand. That way, you already have an arsenal of ways to give them pleasure.

If you haven't done that, you can always ask while you're in the moment. Ask them if this or that feels good. Where do they like to be touched? Is there anything that they don't like?

By having them guide you, you can stop worrying that you're doing everything wrong.

And people want to lead you in the right direction.

Building Up Confidence

Most of the time, our sexual skills come from trying something that you've never tried before. My partner once told me that he always makes things up as we're in the act, but because he's so confident (or at least acts like it), I thought that he was much more experienced.

It's amazing what jumping right in will do.

Do Your Homework

Take the time to read up on sex and ways to pleasure someone. Read magazines, websites, and articles. Find books and charts to the G-spot and other wonders of the human body.

Learn as much as you can about the body and how you can please it.

Watch erotic movies and see what they do. If anything, you can always try to copy something. The more things you know, the better off you will be.

Fake It

And I don't mean faking the orgasm; I mean fake your skills. Pretend that you know more than you do and eventually you will. Act as though you are an adult video champion and you know every trick in the book to make someone feel good.

You would be surprised how many times you are right.

Pay Attention

By just listening to their breathing quicken, you can find a discreet little spot that needs lots of 'attention' or realize when their breathing slows that you've not where you need to be.

Test out the waters a little more each time, and soon your anxiety will just be a memory.

Realize that everyone wants to feel good, so they'll make sure that you're doing everything you can to ensure that.

Julia has written an amazing swingers minicourse . You can get it absolutely free at http://www.swingersvillage.net . Find out everything that you absolutely need to know if you are a swinger, or if you are considering swinging.

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

I just dread being alone at night. I don't know why, but I do......"

"My thoughts won't shut off. They're constantly running, making me worry, worry, worry......"

"Will I ever be my old self again?"

"I can't remember ever feeling relaxed and calm....What would that be like?"

"I'm always on edge....."

"I hate having to go to work anymore. I haven't always been this way....."

Generalized anxiety disorder is a relatively common anxiety problem, affecting 3-4% of the population, that turns daily life into a state of worry, anxiety, and fear. Excessive thinking and dwelling on the "what ifs" characterizes this anxiety disorder. As a result, the person feels there's no way out of the vicious cycle of anxiety and worry, and then becomes depressed about life and the state of anxiety they find themselves in.

Generalized anxiety usually does not cause people to avoid situations, and there isn't an element of a "panic attack" involved in the prognosis, either. It's the thinking, thinking, thinking, dwelling, dwelling, ruminating, ruminating, and inability to shut the mind off that so incapacitates the person. At other times, thoughts seem almost non-existent because the anxious feelings are so dominant. Feelings of worry, dread, lack of energy, and a loss of interest in life are common. Many times there is no "trigger" or "cause" for these feelings and the person realizes these feelings are irrational. Nevertheless, the feelings are very real. At this point, there is no "energy" or "zest" in life and no desire to want to do much.

This emotional fear and worry can be quite strong. If a loved one is ten minutes late, the person with generalized anxiety fears the very worst -- something's dreadfully wrong (after all, they're ten minutes late!), there's been an accident, the paramedics are taking the person to the hospital and his injuries are just too critical to resuscitate him....."Oh, my God!.....WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?" Feelings of fear and anxiety rush in from these thoughts, and the vicious cycle of anxiety and depression runs wild.

Some people with generalized anxiety have fluctuations in mood from hour to hour, whereas others have "good days" and "bad days". Others do better in the morning, and others find it easier at the end of the day. These anxiety feelings and moods feed on themselves, leading the person to continue in the pattern of worry and anxiety -- unless something powerful breaks it up.

Physical manifestations of generalized anxiety may include headaches, trembling, twitching, irritability, frustration, and inability to concentrate. Sleep disturbances may also occur. Elements of social phobia and/or panic may sometimes be present, such as high levels of self-consciousness in some situations, and fear of not being able to escape from enclosed spaces.

It is also common, but not universal, for people with generalized anxiety to experience other problems, such as a quickness to startle from it, a lack of ability to fully relax, and the propensity to be in a state of constant motion. It is difficult for some people with generalized anxiety to settle down enough to have a quiet, reflective time where they can calm down, relax, and feel some peace and tranquility. Strategies to peacefully calm down and relax are one part in overcoming this problem.

Normal life stresses aggravate generalized anxiety. The person who typically performs well at work and receives a sense of accomplishment from it, all of a sudden finds that work has become drudgery. If work is perceived as a negative environment, and the person no longer feels fulfilled, then considerable worry takes place over these situations. As a result, the anticipatory anxiety about going to work can become quite strong.

Generalized anxiety has been shown to respond best to cognitive-behavioral therapy, an active therapy that involves more than just talking to a therapist. In CBT, the person gradually learns to see situations and problems in a different perspective and learns the methods and techniques to use to alleviate and reduce anxiety. Sometimes medication is a helpful adjunct to therapy, but for many people it is not necessary. Research indicates that generalized anxiety is fully treatable and can be successfully overcome over the course of about three to four months if the person is motivated and works toward recovery.

Generalized anxiety must be chipped away from all sides and that is what CBT is designed to do. No one has to live with generalized anxiety disorder......treatment for GAD has been shown to be both effective and successful.

Please seek a therapist who understands anxiety and the anxiety disorders. Remember, that just because a person has a degree behind their name, does not mean they understand and can treat an anxiety disorder. Feel free to ask questions of any professional and make sure your therapist understands and knows how to treat generalized anxiety. It is usually a good idea to see a specialist in this area (they don't charge more), but they do have a practice that is geared toward the anxiety disorders.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by 6 months or more of chronic, exaggerated worry and tension that is unfounded or much more severe than the normal anxiety most people experience. People with this disorder usually expect the worst; they worry excessively about money, health, family, or work, even when there are no signs of trouble. They are unable to relax and often suffer from insomnia. Many people with GAD also have physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headaches, irritability, or hot flashes.

Fortunately, through research supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), effective treatments have been developed to help people with GAD.

How Common is GAD?

About 2.8% of the U.S. population (4 million Americans) have GAD during a year's time.

GAD most often strikes people in childhood or adolescence, but can begin in adulthood, too. It affects women more often than men.

What Causes GAD?

Some research suggests that GAD may run in families and it may also grow worse during stress. GAD usually begins at an earlier age and symptoms may manifest themselves more slowly than in most other anxiety disorders.

What Treatments Are Available for GAD?

Treatments for GAD include medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Can People with GAD Also Have Other Physical and Emotional Illnesses?

Research shows that GAD often coexist with depression, substance abuse, or other anxiety disorders. Other conditions associated with stress, such as irritable bowel syndrome, often accompany GAD. Patients with physical symptoms such as insomnia or headaches should also tell their doctors about their feelings of worry and tension. This will help the patient's health care provider to recognize that the person is suffering, from GAD.

Anxiety & Sleep

Sleep - is a basic human need at any age, as essential for good health as a proper diet and regular exercise. A good night's sleep refuels the body's energy, gives our active brains a rest, and puts us mentally in a better mood.

One of the greatest frustrations we all face at some point is not being able to fall asleep. We toss and turn, worry about the next day's activities.

Anxiety & Sleep

National Sleep Foundation

Sleep for Kids

Drowsy Driving

Clock and count how many minutes we have left before morning. For many, though, insomnia is much more than a one-night annoyance. Insomnia is the clinical term for those who have trouble falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, or waking too early in the morning. Caused by a multitude of physical and emotional problems, insomnia can be diagnosed as short-term or long-term, depending on when the patient feels that the loss of sleep is a problem.

For individuals with an anxiety disorder, insomnia closes the loop on a vicious cycle of symptoms that can exacerbate these disorders. Many of the culprits that prey on anxiety sufferers - excessive stress, persistent worry, obsessive thoughts, gastrointestinal problems, and nightmares - also rob them of their precious sleep. In addition, certain antidepressants often prescribed for the treatment of an anxiety disorder can cause sleep difficulties.

Conversely, research has shown that chronic sleep problems are associated with an increased risk of anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life. Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome also interfere with good sleeping habits, thereby contributing to the possibility of mental impairment. The vicious cycle continues.

Whether sleeplessness creates the anxiety, or the disorder causes the insomnia, the risks of inadequate sleep go way beyond just being tired. Skipping the necessary hours of sleep can result in many negative consequences including, poor work or school performance, increased risk of injury, and poor health, as well as, impaired judgment and bad moods. In children, sleep disorders are linked to learning problems, slow growth, bedwetting and high blood pressure.

Dos & Don'ts for Sleeping Soundly

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recommends an average of seven to nine hours of sleep each night for most adults and even more for children and adolescents. Yet, nearly 25% of adults in America (47 million people) don't even get the minimum amount of sleep they need to be fully alert the next day. To manage anxiety symptoms, and to ensure good health, make sleep a priority for you and your family. Here are some tips from the NSF to enjoying better sleep:

Dos

Make time for sleep. Block out seven to nine hours for a full night of uninterrupted sleep.

Establish a regular bedtime routine for children that includes 15 to 30 minutes of calm, soothing activities.

Set the stage for a good night's sleep. Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark and quiet. Get into bed only when you are sleepy.

If you don't fall asleep within 15 minutes, get out of bed, go to another room, and do something you find relaxing.

Talk to your doctor if you have sleep problems. A doctor can discuss with you about the number of prescribed and herbal sleep remedies available. Sweet dreams!

Don'ts

Engage in stimulating activities right before going to sleep. Watch TV or use the computer before going to bed. Eat or drink before bedtime.

Exercise within three hours before you want to fall asleep. The ideal time to work out is early afternoon, because about 5 to 6 hours later your body temperature will drop and this will help you sleep better.

Consume large amounts of caffeine, like soda and chocolate. Use nicotine products. Nicotine is a stimulant.

Listen to Arthur Buchanan on the Mike Litman Show!

http://freesuccessaudios.com/Artlive.mp3 THIS LINK WORKS, LISTEN TODAY!

With Much Love, Arthur Buchanan

President/CEO Out of Darkness & Into the Light 43 Oakwood Ave. Suite 1012 Huron Ohio, 44839 www.out-of-darkness.com 567-219-0994 (cell)

Facing The Fear And Anxiety Of The Unknown

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage this fear of dealing with the unknown.

The first step is to learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying about how you will get through the rest of the week or coming month, try to focus on today. Each day can provide us with different opportunities to learn new things and that includes learning how to deal with your problems. When the time comes, hopefully you will have learned the skills to deal with your situation.

Another thing to remember is that no one can predict the future with 100 Percent certainty. Even if the thing that you feared does happen there are circumstances and factors that you can't predict which can be used to your advantage. For instance, let's say at your place of work that you miss the deadline for a project you have been working on for the last few months. Everything you feared is coming true. Suddenly, your boss comes to your office and tells you that the deadline is extended and that he forgot to tell you the day before. This unknown factor changes everything. Remember: we may be ninety-nine percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is for that one percent to make a world of difference.

Sometimes what we fear may happen can be over exaggerated. A lot of times, our worrying can make the problem even worse. For those of you who believe in God, prayer can be very effective. In the end, we have to leave it in the hands of God. If God wants something to happen to us, it will happen regardless. All the worrying in the world will not change anything. All you can do is to do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it in stride by using the help of God. God will help us through our problems if we ask him.

As a Layman, I realize it is not easy to deal with the fear of the unknown, however sometimes the fear can be worse than the situation. If you have trouble managing your anxiety of the future, then talking to a counselor or clergyman can be of great help. There are ways to help manage your fear and all it takes is some effort to find those answers.

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear" an easy to read book that presents a overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com

social anxiety

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

separation anxiety nonverbal indicators of anxiety anxiety associated with nursing anxiety 504 plan new medicines for anxiety anxiety message boards social anxiety disorder treatment revised childrens manifest anxiety scale treatments for anxiety natural treatments for anxiety cymbalta for anxiety boards wellbutrin and anxiety clean your gut anxiety t.s.eliot the age of anxiety information on anxiety meds for anxiety anxiety and dizziness test anxiety journal articles baton rouge therapists specializing in anxiety anti anxiety medication for cat clinical depression anxiety lithium for anxiety symptons of anxiety tramadol social anxiety anxiety and depression more alternative medicine math anxiety in children help for test anxiety social anxiety disorder in children social anxiety heat flashes natural anxiety treatment seperation anxiety in children relieving

anxiety treatment for depression and anxiety anxiety and diet dr. richards social anxiety benadryl for social anxiety anxiety diet anxiety sweating anxiety benign fasciculations middle class anxiety geodon for anxiety midwest center anxiety depression physical symptoms of anxiety and stress magazine articles on panic anxiety disorder klein anxiety reconceptualized social anxiety disorder test anxiety anxiety need a speech anxiety exercise anxiety related to cpap and respiratory failure anxiety disorder more condition treatment patient anxiety borderline relationship anxiety anxiety disorder nos anxiety and brain fog anxiety and stress symptoms anxiety how it relates to nursing profession can anxiety have an effect on the digestive system neurontin for generalized anxiety disorder exercises to do for speech anxiety physical effects of anxiety computer anxiety adult manifest anxiety scale anxiety in the elderly treatment for anxiety disorder natural remedies anxiety anxiety and pvcs anxiety xanax 25 mg state

Neurontin For Anxiety

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

What is anxiety disorder anxiety children anxiety and stress attacking anxiety depression how to get rid of anxiety symptoms of anxiety attack what causes anxiety anxiety wrap child anxiety natural medicine for anxiety what are the symptoms of anxiety children and anxiety social anxiety disorder medications anxiety cures smile empty soul anxiety social anxiety treatment physical symptoms of anxiety anxiety more condition treatment anxiety disorder more condition symptoms chest heaviness and anxiety how to cure social anxiety neurontin for anxiety symptoms of anxiety disorder separation anxiety in children anxiety busters midwest center for anxiety anxiety lyrics anxiety chest pain st johns wort for anxiety anxiety medicines how to deal with anxiety sexual performance anxiety anxiety in dogs postpartum anxiety herbal remedies for anxiety lexapro for anxiety single subject research for anxiety midwest center for anxiety and depression anxiety cure definition of anxiety celexa for anxiety generalized anxiety disorder symptoms overcoming social anxiety overcoming test anxiety anxiety quiz buspar anxiety zoloft anxiety symptoms of an anxiety attack anxiety separation counselling anxiety depression noise neighbor anxiety anxiety self help treating anxiety cause of anxiety anxiety disorder after car crash death

Anxiety sexual anxiety social anxiety forum social anxiety scale speech anxiety exercises beck anxiety inventory the age of anxiety trait anxiety anxiety add gifted children anxiety social separation anxiety dogs psychoanalytic theory anxiety as it relates to nursing social anxiety kava kava anticipatory anxiety seroquel for anxiety black eyed peas anxiety home remedies for anxiety anxiety menopause klonopin social anxiety anxiety and panic anxiety attack symptom vitamins for anxiety problems free floating anxiety symptoms anxiety attack sleep anxiety anxiety herbs anti anxiety meds how to overcome social anxiety puppy separation anxiety anxiety tests child separation anxiety adult separation anxiety anxiety during pregnancy how does anxiety relates to nursing vitamins for anxiety symptoms of anxiety disorders social anxiety success anxiety online venom separation anxiety anxiety as it relates to nursing midwest center anxiety symtoms of anxiety pathophysiology of anxiety single subject design and social anxiety anxiety and pregnancy how to stop anxiety fear and anxiety reduce anxiety prozac for anxiety boards anxiety black eyed peas high anxiety dvd beating anxiety separation anxiety children dogs separation anxiety children anxiety

Does Social Anxiety Hold You Back?

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

Publishing Guidelines: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the resource box is included with a live link to my site. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.

Title: DOES SOCIAL ANXIETY HOLD YOU BACK? Author: Dave Turo-Shields, ACSW, LCSW Email: mailto:editor@overcoming-depression.com copyright: by Dave Turo-Shields, ACSW, LCSW Web Address: http://www.Overcoming-Depression.com Word Count: 631
Category: Self-Help

Does Social Anxiety Hold You Back?

In the "Anxiety Disorders" section of the manual entitled "Diagnostic Criteria from DSM IV," which is used for the diagnosis of mental health conditions, there are 12 anxiety diagnoses covered.

The fifth, and what may appear to be a soft diagnosis, is Social
Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder). In contrast to "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder," "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" and "Panic Disorder" this diagnosis may seem to be lighter than the rest.

Please don't be fooled by names or the sound of names or even the fact that many of the others have achieved more press time. Social phobia is a very real threat to the quality of life for many individuals.

What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Glad you asked. Following is a list of life areas impacted by social anxiety --

1. Meeting new people
2. Answering the door
3. Interacting with merchant clerks at banks, grocery stores etc.
3. Setting appointments with doctors offices etc. 4. Attending church
5. Buying or returning items at retail outlets 6. Sick days where your anxiety has made you sick 7. Driving (fear other drivers looking at or thinking of you)
8. Paying at the gas station 9. Eating in front of other people 10. Signing your name in front of others 11. Attending or hosting social events 12. Dating
13. Talking in a small or large group 14. Expressing your opinion 15. Performance situations, such as playing on an athletic team, singing in a choir etc. 16. May or may not have panic attacks 17. Fear of what others are thinking of you 18. Fear of being embarrassed or humiliated

Next is a general physical symptom list of the physical signs of
social anxiety --

1. Blushing
2. Sweating
3. Dizziness
4. Heart palpitations
5. Muscle tension
6. Dry mouth
7. Shaking
8. Nausea
9. Diarrhea
10. Headache

These are a few of the symptoms of social anxiety as experienced
in life areas and physically. Many folks have social anxiety but do not realize that this is what they struggle with. Oftentimes thinking about or engaging in any of the activities listed above will induce anxiety.

The real danger with this disorder is that it can subtly grow into a monster. Left unattended, social anxiety can reshape the life that you should be living into one that is centered around avoidance of anxiety. Some of you are aware that you have anxiety and fight with it constantly. Many others are not aware of anxiety as the culprit, even though it's impacting all these life areas. That's powerful!

Ongoing social anxiety can result in developing a pattern of avoidance, whereby you begin putting off many of life's activities. Too often, you have only the best of excuses, but if you suffer from social anxiety, it's really anxiety driving your life's bus.

There are many keys in the overcoming of anxiety. At the top is bolstering your self-confidence. Ironically enough, the more withdrawn you become while feeing anxious and avoiding activities, the stronger the social anxiety becomes.

A FEW KEY AREAS TO TARGET IN OVERCOMING SOCIAL ANXIETY:

1. Participate in activities which increase esteem and a sense of personal safety

2. Establish an area of expertise or mastery and allowing those abilities to be present in anxiety situations

3. Learn relaxation strategies that become serenity-hygiene habits

4. Challenge irrational thought patterns that support the anxiety

5. Keep an anxiety scale journal to chart goals and progress

6. Seek a caring individual to hold you accountable to your goals

7. Know that peace and anxiety cannot exist at the same time. Any ritual which brings peace into your life is a great tool to use to eliminate anxiety

8. Practice knowing that you are loved and have a right to live a joy-filled life!

This is your life! If you find yourself angry over being anxious, that's GOOD -- but only if you direct your anger at anxiety and allow it to become an energizer in your efforts to reclaim your life.

Dave Turo-Shields, ACSW, LCSW is an author, university faculty member, success coach and veteran psychotherapist whose passion is guiding others to their own success in life. For weekly doses of the webs HOTTEST success tips, sign up for Daves powerful Feeling Great! ezine at http://www.Overcoming-Depression.com

Social Anxiety Disorder

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

Anxiety anxiety attacks anxiety disorder social anxiety anxiety disorders anxiety symptoms social anxiety disorder generalized anxiety disorder depression anxiety anxiety attack stress anxiety treatment anxiety attack anxiety attacks anxiety separation anxiety test anxiety how to reduce anxiety symptoms of anxiety anxiety medication general anxiety disorder anxiety medications anxiety in children anxiety depression what is anxiety anxiety attack symptoms anxiety and depression anxiety treatment attacking anxiety and depression performance anxiety attacking anxiety seperation anxiety anxiety disorder panic attacks high anxiety social anxiety support anxiety relief depression and anxiety anti anxiety drugs anxiety more condition symptoms midwest center for stress and anxiety anxiety san diego anti anxiety anti anxiety medication anxiety drugs anti anxiety medications anxiety and panic attacks math anxiety stress and anxiety anxiety medicine anxiety panic disorder separation anxiety in dogs childrens anxiety separation anxiety disorder spider man venom separation anxiety dog separation anxiety anxiety test medicine for anxiety

Herbs for anxiety panic and anxiety disorder anxiety support groups childhood anxiety generalized anxiety anxiety attacks symptoms anxiety help castration anxiety category anxiety disorders coping with anxiety signs of anxiety overcoming anxiety anxiety disorder symptoms effexor anxiety disorder stress anxiety support define anxiety social anxiety forums anxiety stress severe anxiety dealing with anxiety anxiety disorders in children treatment for anxiety anxiety pills anxiety symptom anti anxiety pills natural remedies for anxiety dog anxiety canine separation anxiety panic anxiety disorder symptoms of anxiety attacks anxiety panic attacks anxiety meds natural cures for anxiety anxiety disorder treatment anxiety panic social anxiety medication medication for anxiety chronic anxiety speech anxiety anxiety treatments anxiety forum causes of anxiety anxiety and depression treatment stranger anxiety single subject research for patients with anxiety anxiety physical symptoms acute anxiety anxiety alprazolam status anxiety generalised anxiety disorder medications for anxiety anti anxiety medicine menopause anxiety public speaking anxiety

Dog Anxiety - How to Deal With It

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

Anxiety in dogs can be caused by any number of things - illness, travel, thunderstorms, death in the family, separation, or they may develop unexplained phobic or neurotic behaviour, or barking or other antisocial behaviour.

If you can identify the cause of the anxiety, then the best solution to the problem is to remove the cause.

This is not always possible, though. If your dog is experiencing separation anxiety every time you leave the house, and you work full time outside the home, you've got a problem! I suppose you could give up work and stay home with your dog, but sometimes we need to be a little realistic!

For this particular problem there are a number of things you can do to alleviate your dog's anxiety when you leave - many people have found that playing soothing music while they're out works wonders.

Mozart? - that certainly used to calm my hyperactive son down a little, so Mozart would be my personal first choice, but there are many soothing classical and new age, or even some light rock or jazz music might work - try out whatever you have in your CD collection for starters.

Another wonderful idea I read about recently is making a tape recording of your own voice and playing that on a continuous play while you're gone.

And there are certain homeopathic and herbal remedies which really do calm your dog. So those may well assist with your dog's separation anxiety.

But what about dogs who are afraid of loud noises - my dog Kara has an irrational fear of thunderstorms, and fear of fireworks, and, well, actually, she's scared of just about any loud noises. Many dogs are like this.

One New Year's Eve when I was away, Kara dug her way under the house and escaped (due to being terrified of the fireworks which were going off). My neighbours had to pick her up from the pound the following morning. Apparently the dog catchers are out in force on New Year's Eve because they round up many dogs and impound them! A nice little revenue booster for the local authorities. From memory it cost about $100 to get her back.

Anyway, I've found that peppermint oil applied to the pads of her paws has some calming effect. And a natural stress remedy also works very nicely.

Some years ago, before I became interested in natural remedies for dogs - actually it was following the fireworks incident - Kara became quite determined to continue escaping, for some reason. Once she realised she could get out, she just kept on trying. She was even destroying part of my house in her determination to try to get through the thick wooden boards I had put up to prevent further escapes. So I took her to the vet, as I was at a complete loss to know what to do with her. She was prescribed an anti-anxiety medication. This made Kara quite dopey, and seemed to take some of her personality away somehow. In other words, I suppose she appeared drugged. I didn't like it at all.

Now I know that there are much more pleasant, all natural anxiety treatments for dogs, which have no nasty side effects. And they really do work just as well.


Brigitte Smith is a dog lover with a special interest in natural health for dogs. For your free special report, as well as weekly tips, information, strategies and resources for a healthier happier dog, click here for your dog health report: http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com

For information on dog stress remedies, go here: http://www.StressRemedies.BrigitteRecommends.com

How to Cope With Stress and Anxiety

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

Among the hardest parts of living in the modern world is stress and anxiety. With worries about work, the environment, the economy, natural disasters, terrorism, and the general state of the world, it seems that there is no end to the number of things to worry about. Though we cannot control many of these things, they still weigh on our minds and cause us stress and anxiety. However, despite these concerns, we should try to avoid stress and anxiety.

Stress and anxiety are, at their hearts, mental problems. They are conditions in which the mind is racing and constantly circling around certain concerns. The concerns may be seemingly mundane, but the concerns keep recurring until they push out all the other thoughts in the brain and create their own towering mass of worry. And this tower is, in itself self-propagating simply because stress and anxiety tend to create themselves because stress and anxiety cause the mind to condition itself to stress and anxiety.

There is research to suggest that the mind gets used to stress and anxiety and, once it is conditioned, it will quickly return to stress and anxiety. In fact, there is some evidence that shows that stress conditioning may actually begin when we are too young to do anything about it. Children who face a great deal of stress will find their minds altered such that they will quickly return to a state of stress at the slightest provocation. It is almost as though the mind misses the state of stress and anxiety and wants to return to it once it has found the state.

Unfortunately, this creates serious problems not only for the mind, but also the body. Stress and anxiety put a great many demands on the human body. It causes headaches, high blood pressure, ulcers, sleep problems, immune system deficiencies and can even swell the joints, which can cause severe problems with conditions such as arthritis. As well, stress and anxiety can result in depression, memory problems, and even alcohol and drug abuse for those who suffer from stress and anxiety regularly. Thus, stress and anxiety are not merely problems of the mind, but they are problems of the mind that can cause problems in the body. The mind does, in surprising ways, control the body. And a mind that is overly taxed can lead to a body that is overly taxed.

Thus, you must understand that you can also control your mind. Stress and anxiety do not need to take over your mind. In fact, you can control how your mind responds to the problems that arise in life.

Remember that you can decide not to be stressed. You do not have to be anxious. You can change your mind and let things slide away. Yes, there are many things in this world to worry about. However, worrying about them will not change many aspects of the modern world. Constantly thinking about work, the environment, the economy, or politics will not change them. Instead, resolve to change things that you can change and do not worry about what you cannot control.

The thing to keep in mind is a sense of perspective. Yes, work is stressful, but do you need to worry about being attacked by a lion when you leave the office? When you go shopping for groceries, do you need to think about whether there will be a pack of marauding barbarians in the produce section? Hopefully, the answer is, "No." Thus, you do not have the same concerns as our forebears and you should keep that in mind. Life is pretty safe these days and the so-called "Age of Stress" is entirely of our own creation. We are stressed about things that we decide to be stressed about. And the things that we are stressed about really aren't that important in the long-run scheme of things.

Stress and anxiety are, seemingly, enough to worry about on their own. So don't fall into the trap of keeping them going. Keep life in perspective, keep yourself on an even keel and remember that you can control your own mind. If you can manage to do that, stress and anxiety to not need to take over your life.

LowerYourStress.com is a categorized resource directory for everything to do with stress. Get a free ebook to help with your stress levels: http://www.loweryourstress.com/stress-book.html

Child Separation Anxiety: Does Your Child Have It?

>>  Cure Your Anxiety and Panic Attack INSTANTLY -- Click Here <<

 

HerrenIf you are a parent, then more than likely you may face the common problem of separation anxiety in your child. What exactly is child separation anxiety? In a nutshell, this is the type of anxiety or stress your child may encounter when you leave him/her alone and they get upset or cry due to the separation involved. The reason they get upset or cry is because the child learns to remember objects or specific people, and when those objects or people become absent, anxiety sets in.



The separation can be scary to a child because they are not sure if you are leaving them for good. They are more aware of you being around all the time and used to it. What they aren't familiar with is you leaving and returning.

In most cases, this type of separation anxiety or stress is very common. But, if it persists, it may become chronic and have lasting effects on the child down the road.

Typical instances when your child may face separation anxiety may be when you drop your son or daughter off at the babysitters or even during those first few days of daycare or school. The child will typically cry, become withdrawn, and be difficult to deal with.

So the big question is, when does separation anxiety with your child need to be looked at more closely?

And most importantly, what should be done to stop it early so it doesn't have lasting effects on the child as they get older?

One must remember when dealing with a child with child separation anxiety, anxiety can be contagious. The more you show it, the more your child will pick up on it and make the situation more difficult. An easy way to get on top of the situation early is to play small "leave and return" games with your child. This way, they get accustomed to you being gone in short intervals, and most importantly...get accustomed to you returning. A simple "peek a boo" game or hide and seek around the house may do the trick.

The more you can do these exercises, and the longer amounts of time you can be separated is key to overcoming child separation anxiety. The ebook, "The Separation Anxiety Solution" is full of tips, tricks and helpful advice that has helped many kids overcome this difficult and common problem. It can be found at www.separation-anxiety-solution.com.

If your child still shows strong symptoms of child separation anxiety after weeks of doing exercises to get them use to you being away, it may be time to see a doctor or therapist. The earlier you can get this problem under control, the better it will be not only for your child, but also for you.


D.Herren is a freelance author and web designer.

For more tips and tricks about beating child separation anxiety, please visit:
http://www.separation-anxiety-solution.com