Separation Anxiety in dogs: the Signs

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If your dog shadows your every movement around the house when you're there, and sleeps on or near your bed, and IF it has trouble doing any different, it may have separation anxiety. Any destructive behavior will occur about 20 minutes to a half hour after you leave, so another way to figure it out is to plan on returning after that time on a few occasions. A dog with separation anxiety will not likely tolerate even being left in a separate room from you with a door closed between you.

Also the things they chew or destroy are most often "escape routes," such as doors or windows (they believe may lead them directly to you). Also, they may munch items that they associate with you by smell. Although it can seem like a vindictive reaction, I assure you it's usually more a nervous one.

If you return home to find that your dog pees or poops in a number of different locations in the house, AND they do not appear guilty about it when you return home, they may be manifesting their separation anxiety. The dog in question may be beyond the house training stage, and the fact of the different accident locations is a sign that they are not continually returning to a scent "marked" location and confusing it with an appropriate place to go.

A dog that barks or whines continually when you are away is also admitting - to your neighbors if not to you - that they have a bad case of separation anxiety.

Separation anxiety is one of the most common problems dogs develop, and is an unsurprising result of our practice of domesticating them. They are social animals, and they crave a pack environment. The good news is there are simple and proven solutions.

Martin Olliver has over 12 years experience in dog training and is a proud member of the Kingdom of Pets team (http://www.kingdomofpets.com). For more great articles on dog training, including "Separation Anxiety: some Solutions," visit: http://kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/articles/separation_anxiety_in_dogs.php.

Anxiety Questions - Types Of Anxiety Disorders?

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* What are the different types of anxiety disorders?

Anxiety disorders are categorized into five types. They have similarities but differ in signs and symptoms. These are the five types of anxiety disorders:

? Panic Disorder ? it is an intense fear that attacks more often characterized by alpitations, dyspnea, chest pain and dizziness

? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ? an uncontrollable behavior occurring frequently and brought on by impulses

? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ? constant symptoms and the effects from traumatic events in a person's life

? Phobias ? an unexplainable extreme fear to something

? Generalized Anxiety Disorder ? generally found over a long-term for at least six months. It is characterized by constant, extreme, worrisome thoughts that are never rational.

* How is an anxiety disorder different from severe stress?

Anxiety disorder is a psychological condition wherein there is a prolonged process responsible for the condition. Anxiety can also cause different types of phobias.

If these phobias are not treated, they will develop into more severe forms. Severe stress is different from anxiety disorder as severe stress is widely affected by external stimuli.

If a person is unable to relax well, he manifests severe stress syndrome. It can be acquired both psychologically and physiologically.

* How is anxiety different from a phobia?

Phobia is defined as it is an irrational and unreasonable extreme fear to a particular situation or things that are not dangerous by nature and are not found to be troublesome by other individuals. In contrast, anxiety disorders are emotional illnesses characterized by excessive fear, autonomic nervous system symptoms and addictive and avoidance behaviors.

However, a person with a phobia has intense symptoms of anxiety arising during a particular situation or when frightened by a specific stimuli.

* How is anxiety different from average everyday nervousness or worry?

Nervousness or worry is normal for individuals. It is part of the normal reaction to different stimuli. However it becomes a problem when it occurs long term or if it is chronic.

Like fear, it is a normal response if there is the presence of danger or in unexpected situations. Like anxiety, it is generally more complex and lasts for a long period of time. It is characterized by nervousness, dyspnea and an inability to think clearly.

* Is performance anxiety ("stage fright") normal?

Stage fright is one of the common manifestations of anxiety. For most people, this is a normal tendency. This is the feeling of being uncomfortable in front of the crowd. In America, this is considered to be the greatest anxiety disorder. It takes a lot of courage for a person to present himself before an audience.

* What is a panic attack?

Panic attack is a type of anxiety disorder where there is a fear of having spontaneous panic-like symptoms in a place where help is not accessible. Major symptoms of the disorder include breathing difficulty, increased pulse rate, chest pain and nausea.

* What is agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia is closely related to panic attack. This is a condition where people suffer from being in open places or crowds. It is derived from the literal definition that means "fear of the marketplace." In actuality the fear doesn't necessarily come from the fear of being in open places; rather, it comes from the fear of having a panicky feeling when the person is in public where escaping can be difficult or where help is not readily available.

Anna Agewell is a regular contributor to anxiety and stress-related resources such as Anxiety Tip. Website: http://www.AnxietyTip.com

 

Asperger?s Syndrome And Anxiety

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Children with Asperger?s Syndrome are known to be more naturally ?anxious? than their non-ASD peers. The challenges presented by the 5 characteristics of Asperger?s Syndrome (social impairment, communication impairment, sensory sensitivity, repetitive behaviours and difficulty with change) potentially make their world a confusing and frightening reality. Add anxiety to the mix and you may have a child who is anxious and worried 100% of the time. Anxiety and stress over sustained periods of time is shown to lead to exhaustion, the development of allergies and illness.

Children with Asperger?s Syndrome demonstrate their anxiety through a variety/combination of behaviours:-

? Physical symptoms (stomach pains; headache; racing heart; sweaty palms; constricted chest; tight muscles; insomnia)

? Avoidance desire

? Inattention and

? Irritability

Anxiety in children with Asperger?s Syndrome can be triggered unconsciously; when this is coupled with their inability to verbalise effectively it compounds the effects of anxiety ? the Asperger child can be extremely anxious, and unable to tell you why (they may not know themselves). They may be able to tell you they have a stomach ache, or don?t wish to go to Joey?s birthday party, but not know why.

Children with Asperger?s Syndrome are known to have ?perfectionist? attitudes towards many areas of their lives, and this can be witnessed through their ?obsessive/compulsive? behaviours, their repetitive patterns of behaviour and their difficulty coping with change. This self-imposed ?perfectionist? attitude can contribute to their anxiety and ?pressure to perform?. In other words, children with Asperger?s Syndrome usually place extreme/unrealistic demands on themselves. It?s important to remember this when dealing with an anxious ASD child.

Some useful techniques for supporting an anxious Asperger Syndrome child include:

? Redirection/distraction

? Physical energy ?burn? (physical activity such as running, bike riding, jumping on a trampoline, swimming etc)

? ?Whole-body? activities (tug-of-war; monkey-bar; rolling on floor/ground)

? Body brushing/massage

? Deep pressure activity (lying under a heavy blanket/cushions/mattress)

? Chewing/sucking (relieves pressure in the jaw)

? Listening (hearing what the Asperger child can tell you)

Anxiety levels in children with Asperger?s Syndrome are ?cyclic? in nature, making it more difficult for parents/teachers/carers to identify anxiety triggers. Cycles vary from 4-6 weeks (often linking with lunar cycles). What causes the ASD child mild anxiety one week, may cause extreme anxiety ( and/or avoidance desire) the next.

When our Asperger son was 9 he progressed from a child who was slightly more anxious than his peers, to a child who was extremely anxious, paranoid and agitated in the space of 6 months. Various methods of dealing with anxiety were introduced by the many therapists/professionals treating our son, much of them with conflicting advice. All of them failed to acknowledge the physical symptoms our Asperger son experienced, tending to present the attitude that the anxiety was ?self-imposed?, and ?if he?s not going to speak about what?s causing the anxiety, then we can?t help him dispel the physical symptoms of that anxiety?.

Our son with Asperger?s Syndrome is now nearly 16, and in the last year has begun to verbalise much more about his experience of that time. He tells us he was very frightened by his physical symptoms, and most of the time he didn?t know what it was about a situation or event that was causing him anxiety, he just knew that the thought of participating sent him into panic. The ?fight or flight? response occured almost immediately (before he?d had a chance to process the feeling of panic) and he felt he had no control over his world.

He also says we should?ve listened to him more. For example, if he said didn?t want to go to Joey?s birthday party, we should?ve understood that he:-

a) knew birthday parties were fun
b) liked eating party food
c) liked singing Happy Birthday
d) knew all the other kids were going
e) wanted to be like all the other kids

We should?ve understood that if there was any way he could?ve coped with the party, he would go. At that point he?d already tried 100 things in his head to talk himself into going. In saying he didn?t want to go, his real message to us was ?I can?t cope with that today?.

As you support your child with Asperger?s Syndrome to cope with their anxiety be mindful of ?hearing? them ? not all avoidance desire is ?manipulative? behaviour.

Yes, children with Asperger?s Syndrome can be manipulative, but their desire to not be ?different? together with their ?perfectionist? attitudes is a strong, internal force that drives them to be all they can be.

Nelle Frances is the mother of a 15 year old with Asperger's Syndrome, a Special Needs Educator and Author of the Ben and His Helmet series of books for Asperger children. She is also an active member of 5 Asperger's Syndrome Support and Advocacy Groups. For more information and Support Strategies visit http://www.nellefrances.com

 

How To Understand And Conquer Anxiety Attack Symptoms

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Anxiety attack symptoms often leave a person believing that the worst is going to happen to them. If you are reading this, looking for answers about your specific condition, you need to take note that the way that you feel is not necessarily reality. This can be very hard to understand and it can be quite impossible to wrap your mind around. Yet, anxiety attack symptoms can be very real and very scary in themselves. Understanding what these symptoms are, and working to correct them, will allow you to excel in treatments for yourself.

What Symptoms Are Evident?

The first thing to understand about your anxiety panic disorder, social anxiety disorder or any other form of anxiety disorder is that the symptoms you face are symptoms and not reality. It is important to spot these anxiety attack symptoms so that you can ultimately see it coming on and treat it.

Here are some of the feelings and symptoms that you may experience during an anxiety attack:

? Irrational heightened fear. Although those that face anxiety disorder often have an overall fear and endless amount of worries, during an attack this is heightened and elevated to something much more serious in their minds. ? Pounding heart, racing heart and chest pain. ? Problems breathing, often, you may feel like you have just run a marathon although you have not done much physical activity. ? Feelings like you are losing it, you may feel that your mind is just being overtaken; you can not concentrate or focus. ? You feel physically shaken; your legs are jelly, your stomach hurts, your muscles do not move as you are telling them to. You may even feel numbness, tingling and chills. ? You feel as if you are dying.

Anxiety attack symptoms can be just one or two of these or they can be many more. You should realize or try to realize, when these symptoms are occurring as this can be a helpful signal to you to realize that this is not rational thought.

In anxiety attack symptoms, your body is reacting to the way in which you are thinking. While you should not try to treat your condition alone, you can work with behavioral specialists that will help you to work through the problems effectively. In most cases, people that have anxiety disorders of any type feel as if they just can not seek out the help that they need. While this may be the case, getting through this one event can help you to ease out of the terrible conditions you are facing right now.

Knowing what anxiety attack symptoms are can help you to notice when you need help. Realizing when a loved one is in this situation can be helpful to them as well. Often, the irrational feelings that they are having are very real and very terrifying to them. Getting them the help they need is essential to their own well being.

You can find info on anxiety attack symptoms and tips for panic attacks and more by visiting our mental health website.

How Acupuncture Can Help Anxiety

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Traditional medicine primarily uses relatively strong drugs to bring relief to those who suffer from anxiety. While the drugs do provide a degree of relief, some of the complications make one wonder if it is really worthwhile.

There is another way, however, and this article will show you how acupuncture can help anxiety.

Acupuncture In The United States

The Food and Drug Administration in 1996 officially welcomed acupuncture into the United States. Since that time, many have found it to be beneficial in quite a variety of ways, including for anxiety.

Many who practice the use of acupuncture are medical doctors who now combine it, into their medical practice. There are now over 20,000 certified practitioners in the United States.

While it has been tested both in the United States and England, it still remains a little on the outside - partly because people don't like needles. Alternatives to the needles now use more hi-tech methods - acupressure and mild lasers, which they say has about the same effect.

How Does It Work?

The basic idea of how it works is a little foreign to the minds of those of of us who live in the West. Still, the idea is interesting. They believe that the body, when healthy, allows the free flow of energy, called qi (chi) throughout the body.

The energy, they say, flows through 12 channels, called meridians, where the streams of chi come together and intersect. When there is a restriction of chi, the result are symptoms, and health problems.

Acupuncture, through the use of the needles, works on those points where the channels intersect, to unblock the flow of chi.

Those of us that live over on this side of the ocean might replace chi with the words life-force. With that restoration of the proper flow of the life force, the body can then begin to use its natural self-healing mechanisms. Acupuncture specialists often also use herbal remedies as part of a treatment program.

Modern research has shown that acupuncture stimulates the body to release chemicals in your body called endorphins. Endorphins are your body's natural pain-relievers. They may have something to do with how acupuncture helps to relieve anxiety.

Treating Anxiety

Many of the treatments for anxiety largely involve the acupuncture points found on the ear. However, studies have shown, with various control groups, that only particular areas of the ear bring any noticeable difference.

But the differences were rather amazing. While doctors still do not know why it works, they do know that there are measurable differences.

The patients that had the correct areas of the ear needled, were those that had a significant reduction in anxiety and stress-levels.

Acupuncture works on both the physical and the emotional states to bring about a general good state of well-being. It also works for other emotional problems, too.

Before you visit your local acupuncturist for depression, however, make sure that they are certified by your state.

Acupuncture Treatments

A couple of nice things about acupuncture is:

? Many insurance companies now cover it ? It is drug free - though your doctor may desire you to continue ? It uses natural healing

The average treatment can last anywhere from a couple of minutes, up to about an hour - with no negative after-effects.

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Words That Relieve Stress, Depression & Anxiety

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One of the most common flawed modes of behavior performed by every sufferer who enters into a harrowing episode of stress, depression or anxiety concerns the words they use to describe situations and events they are confronted with. In using powerful, emotive words, sufferers will trigger the fear response and the more they use such words, the worse their suffering gets.

Powerful, emotive words are part of everybody?s vocabulary. Sometimes, we use powerful words when we lose our temper or we become angry and frustrated. In this state, we give vent to our feelings and the emotions within us have an outlet.

This is fine. For most people, once their emotions have been expressed, they return to their usual selves and life carries on as normal.

But it doesn?t work like this if you are prone to stress, depression or anxiety.

In these states, sufferers will react negatively to every event they are confronted with in their lives. One of the negative reactions concerns using powerful and emotive words that can make even the most insignificant of events a major problem. Words can and do have that much power and in this article, I?m going to show you how this works with three of the worst words you can use to assign meanings to events. They are:

Nothing, everything and never.

For example, let?s say your relationship with your spouse breaks down. Here?s how using the above words can trigger stress, depression or anxiety:

?Well that?s it. EVERYTHING has gone wrong in my life. I?m NOTHING without him/her and I know I?ll NEVER be happy ever again.?

Can you see how flawed this highly emotive reaction is and can you see how these words ? seemingly innocuous by themselves ? have made one event a major, stressful episode by assigning a catastrophic meaning to your whole life?

To avoid arousing such fearful emotions, here are three better, much less emotive words you can use to lower the intensity:

For everything, use ONLY. For Never, use TEMPORARY. For nothing, use SOME.

So let?s use these words to find a less intense meaning to the event in our example, the breakdown of an intimate relationship:

?OK, my relationship is over, but it ONLY affects my love life. SOME things will change but other areas of my life ? my work, my friendships, my hobbies and my social life will carry on as normally as possible. I?m hurting now, but this is TEMPORARY and things will get better in due course.?

Can you see how using different words can dramatically reduce the impact and make much clearer sense of the event? This is exactly why some people never enter into a stressful, depressive or anxious episode even when they are faced with the most trying of circumstances, such as relationship breakdown.

Everything, nothing and never are just three of the emotive words used by sufferers. There are many more ? including expletives that are far too strong to use here ? but if you use the three alternatives I?ve given in this article, you will drastically reduce the chances of entering into an episode of stress, depression and anxiety.

Be aware of the words you use to assign meanings ? mind your language!

See you soon.

Information Security peril a high anxiety among Software Development and Outsourcing Companies

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Information security has turn into a top anxiety among software development companies evaluating current and possible outsourcing dealings, according to a new survey by Booz Allen Hamilton. Further, companies distinguish a considerably higher security risk in working with offshore providers over those in the United Stat, due to a be short of faith in permissible and narrow surrounding influences in developing countries.

Answerer represented a huge variety of firm and company sizes, and eighty seven percent are new outsourcing or actively bearing in mind doing so. The survey was develop to provide imminent into perspectives on the enormity of information security risk peril in outsourcing relations, how companies vision the information security capabilities of seller, and the information security and database privacy dare that the outsourcing companies must address to build the trust and buoyancy of their buyers.

Information security is 1 of the high three most important factors in selecting an outsourcing partner, selected by fifty percent of standing, ahead of financial resistance, business reliability, and standing. In fact, eighty five percent of defendant said they may be helpful to pay ten percent to fifteen percent more to be safeguard of better security.

"The software outsourcing and development industry is at a crossroads," "As security business grow, the industry needs to develop security capabilities that bring back the faith of outsourcing client and offer them with the information they wanted to make better decisions."

The survey indicates rising anxiety about cyber world crime, data theft of customer, and security issues for network. Approximately seventy percent of respondents reported reviewing their outsourcing plan in reaction to investigation of recent huge profile cyber world crime event. Half of all respondents are doubtful of the security claims by outsourcing venders. Thirty percent of respondents find security competency claims unendurable to verify, and twenty percent find vender security claims not believable.

Particularly, while 2/3 of companies judge the prospect of cyber threats "extremely important," only thirty five percent sense that way about physical estrangement and normal disasters. In fact, companies are more anxiety about stealing or wrong use of outsourced database than they are about the danger of violence. Violence is viewed as a reasonable to important threat by forty eight percent of respondents, while ninety one were rather or extremely concerned about data staling or wrong use.

When question somebody about outsourcing vender situated offshore, respondents overpoweringly point to a superior concern over risks of security. 76% recognize a "fairly higher" or "often higher" security risk pressure with offshore venders.

Software outsourcing with operations in South America and Asia particularly challenge by the perceiving gap. Most survey respondents point to that requirement of security management need to be fulfilling in the agreements and contract governing outsourcing dealings, with nearly eighty percent reflection it as the significant management dare in outsourcing. On the other hand, the legal and narrow communications necessary to support the contracts is seen as missing in these key geographies.

Jim John Offshore Software Development India

Anxiety - Negative Self Talk

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Anxiety is a response which is innate in every healthy human being. We will all step back from the edge of a precipice, or jump when we hear a loud bang. Some of us however are more prone to anxiety than others, and controlling or curing anxiety relies upon understanding what anxious people do differently. Eastern philosophies have long known the importance of how one views one's environment. There is the age old tail of two travellers approaching a mountain range. The first traveller, looking forward to reaching his destination and relishing the new sites and sounds, sees the peeks reaching to the sky and views them as nature's gems, a site to behold. The second traveller, homesick, weary and loathe to reach his destination, views the very same peaks, from the very same angle, but thinks of them as the teeth of the entrance to hell.

The moral of this slightly melodramatic tale is that our environment is what we perceive it to be. We think something is dangerous only because, either consciously or unconsciously, we tell ourselves that it is. The process goes something like this:

Events ----> Our interpretation ----> Negative self talk ----> Negative emotions and reactions

Why we tell our selves that a certain situation is dangerous is another matter, we have learned to do that in the past and the cause is not necessarily important now. The important thing is that we stop this negative self talk.

At this point it becomes necessary to accept that both the cause and solution to your anxiety issues lie inside you. It's easier to blame it on brain chemistry imbalance, genetic weakness, and all sorts of other matters outside your control, but the simple truth is that by accepting responsibility today you can set in motion a very profound healing process.

Negative self talk doesn't just effect people with anxiety and panic attacks, it also effects those people who are constantly worried, too stressed, can't relax, or get depressed.

Negative self talk often starts with "what if..." type questions or self limiting statements like "I can't do that", or "I can't cope".

The traditional way of counteracting these negative thoughts is through cognitive therapy. You capture the thought and argue it out, either in your mind or on paper. For example:

"What if the elevator gets stuck?"
"I won't be able to cope, I'll go mad and may die, I'll faint, people will think I have a problem."

"Is that true? Let's examine the evidence."
"You have always coped in the past and will again in the future, panic can't make you mad as nasty as it feels and neither can it kill you. Neither does it often make you faint as your blood pressure goes a bit higher, not lower. Lots of people fear getting stuck in a lift, no body would think you were weird. But here's the big news: the lift is the safest form of transport, the chances of it getting stuck are thousands to one."

This kind of reaction can often lessen the impact of the negative self talk and open up new choices. It is a great first line of defence, but other methods exist which will banish the negative self talk, instead of merely keeping it at bay. The problem with cognitive therapy is that it sticks to conscious, surface thoughts. I would recommend doing cognitive therapy but supplementing it with something like the Sedona Method, which gets deeper into the issue and bridges the gap between psychoanalysis and cognitive therapy.

Anxiety 2 Calm looks at various techniques to overcome anxiety, panic attacks, phobia and stagnation. It includes sections on the Sedona Method, EMDR, and much more. All information is free and there is also a blog and a forum and many more interactive features. Feedback on experiences with medication and those expensive programmes and CD courses that are always advertised is useful to help others who are in a similar predicament to yourself or your loved one.

Thomas Chant runs Sundance Solutions, a company which specializes in gaining search engine ranking and attracting quality visitors by writing and syndicating high quality articles and producing fantastic reader friendly copy

The GED Test: How to Manage Test Anxiety

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If the number one fear is public speaking, then the number two fear is probably test taking. GED students are no different than most students and adult learners who experience anxiety or tension at test time. And they have just as much -- if not more -- at stake, since passing the GED test is so critical to educational and career opportunities.

Test anxiety is normal, and a healthy amount of test stress can help test candidates and even improve their score. Stress launches adrenaline, a brain chemical that can make a test candidate more alert. But too much test stress inhibits clear thought, creates fatigue and reduces performance. Months of studying are ineffective if you freeze or fall apart at the GED test site. So what's the right balance between a healthy and productive amount of test stress and the kind of anxiety that overcomes test candidates?

Test Anxiety Strategies

1. Preparation: Consider the two-part test required for a drivers license. Most drivers are able to quickly memorize the rules of the road a day or two before the 20-minute test, and perform without problem once the testing officer is in the passenger seat. But what would happen to a driving candidate who never looked at the driver's manual, or had never been on the road? Not only would this want-to-be motorist fail to perform, there'd be high anxiety in the driver's seat.

Preparing for the GED is the best way to reduce test anxiety and perform well. A good preparation program should include study and GED practice tests in all areas of the 7.5 hour test battery, along with marathon study sessions reflective of the actual test. A good study program increases and improves knowledge. You can't cram for the GED test like a driving test; you need to thoroughly learn knowledge, and know how to use it.

Practice tests teach test candidates how to use knowledge, provide testing experience and are excellent indicators for measuring skill strengths and weaknesses. Official GED practice tests also provide the best way to get familiar with the test structure, question and answer layout, test timing and test expectations. Then, at test time, the test will be a known factor instead of an unknown factor. Test familiarity, along with knowledge ownership, helps candidates have confidence in their abilities and demonstrate their skills. These are prime strategies in reducing fear, overcoming test anxiety, and ensuring a solid test performance.

2. Time Management: Many GED students express concerns about the timing of the test. Some may be slow test takers; some don't have a feel for how to pace themselves through the test. And others get easily distracted by test problems -- they concentrate on a few problems and score well but find they're soon out of time and can't complete the whole test. Or, test candidates may rush through the test because of time concerns -- while they finish test sections early they later learn their answers were incorrect. But there's no score reward for finishing first, or finishing fast.

Timing varies for each test, and the full battery includes science, social studies, reading and writing and the two-part math test. But on average, allow yourself about 1.25 minutes for each question during study sessions. Practice test-taking and problem-solving using this average to develop or improve time management skills. This strategy will serve to reduce test anxiety about timing, and help candidates learn the art of pacing.

3. Mind & Body Prep: While test candidates ensure that their abilities and time management skills are sharp, they'll also want to explore mental and physical ways to reduce test stress and incorporate stress reducers into their GED study program. Good nutrition, exercise and healthy rest patterns are important, since the GED test is a scholarly thinking marathon. And knowing how to relax at test time is equally important; learn and practice relaxation techniques during long study sessions.

4. Know the Cues: Test anxiety doesn't just happen. It happens on cue. And for many GED test candidates, anxiety is a habit. Just like the anxiety response is learned, it can be unlearned or shifted to a level where anxiety works for the test, instead of against it. Here are some typical test stress cues and strategies to manage them:

-- Feeling overwhelmed? Take it step by step. Read directions carefully. Skip questions which seem overwhelming and move through another part first. Then return.

-- Nervous and jittery? Test burnout halfway through? Avoid processed foods, fast foods, along with snacks and beverages with high-sugar content. Avoid caffeine.

-- Feeling tense? Stiff neck? Eye strain? Change positions. Stretch. Breathe deeply. Rest your eyes. Clear your mind. Start afresh.

-- Blank? Frozen? Fearful? Relax. Skip the question and go on. You're in control. You're ready ... you're doing your best. Take the test at your own pace, and the pacing you've learned and practiced will come back to you, along with the knowledge in your vault.

-- Test fatigue? Eat a healthy snack. Use relaxation techniques. Pause. Clear your mind. Give yourself positive reinforcement. And visualize your goal.

-- Just a little anxious? Expect it. Surrender to it. Even welcome it. Know that some anxiety can help you perform, provide energy, and increase thinking clarity. Acknowledge test stress as a further reminder of the importance of your goal. Make it work for you.

More Resources

For additional GED study tips, test information and free resources on the GED test, including financial aid and student support, visit http://www.passGED.com. The website also provides links to federal agencies and nonprofits that serve GED students, instructors and workforce development programs. For a list of official GED testing sites and administrative contacts, visit http://www.passged.com/test_state.php#1.

Leonard Williams, an e-learning instructor with http://www.passged.com/online_courses.php, is also a curriculum specialist who focuses on research and development, implementation and assessment of best-practice learning solutions for adult learners and people with educational challenges. Leonard's email is LeonardWilliams@passGED.com. He invites feedback and questions from GED students and instructors.

Anxiety Hope With Bling Therapy From Ms. BB

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Daahling, is anxiety something you have resigned yourself to live with? Do you feel you simply cannot cope with all of the hustle and bustle in your life? Perhaps you feel anxious about issues involving money, or issues at school, work, or even at home.

There are numerous events that one encounters each day to which their emotions must react ~ either positively, or negatively. Unfortunately, we are sometimes not entirely in control and we feel helpless as they go the opposite of what we would surely have chosen if we were thinking more clearly. All too often, anxiety can render one with a feeling of helplessness or even hopelessness.

Naturally, if you are a victim of anxiety attacks, you must treat them as you would any other health problem and consult a licensed health practitioner in the field which closely matches your own beliefs and desires. One field of which you may not be totally aware is that of energy medicine. Practices such as acupuncture, Reiki, and homeopathy are a few of the ones most associated with energy medicine. Although recently Ms. BB has been hearing more and more about a remarkable energy healing option known as gemstone therapy. Since Ms. BB loves all things Bling ~ she simply had to explore it further.

Michael Katz, a student of gemstones since 1988, and today the author of numerous books and tapes on their healing qualities, explains about gemstones and their healing qualities. He states "Physicists tell us that all matter is energy in physical form. Gemstones are certainly no exception. Formed over eons, often at high pressure, the Earth's gemstones embody intense concentrations of energy. The energetic and physical properties of gemstones are already employed in many aspects of technology. The ability of crystals to conduct and transform energy is no longer a foreign idea to us. For example, every television, quartz clock, portable phone, and personal computer runs smoothly thanks to Quartz crystals. Today the energetic properties of gems are also being used to improve people's health at a fundamental level."

That is very interesting, but Ms. BB wanted to know how beautiful bling can help us heal. Can she (and others) simply wear a colorful bling necklace and feel better? Can this really be true, Daahling?

Mr. Katz assures us it is true as he continues to explain, "Proper selection, shaping, and use of gemstones transform them into therapeutic power tools. The potent healing energy of therapeutic gems can deeply heal and nourish every aspect of the human form. Fortunately, enjoying the health benefits of gemstone spheres is exceptionally easy and straightforward. Based on this new information, over 100 therapy protocols using gem spheres have been developed.

However, powerful benefits can be obtained simply by wearing therapeutic gems around the neck. Wearing a therapeutic gemstone necklace allows the gems' healing energy to penetrate the deepest levels of the wearer's physical and energetic dimensions. There, the gems' energy goes to work dissolving energetic blockages and producing beneficial changes in body, mind, and emotions."

Doctors and patients are experiencing that energy medicine works - often where conventional medicine does not. Chronic debilitating illnesses, common ailments, aches, pains, and everything in between have responded to energy medicine practices. Energy medicine is shedding light on the true nature of health and disease and offering solutions to seemingly intractable health problems - often leaving those who practice it healthier and more vital than they thought possible."

Mr. Katz suggests the following gemstones for treating anxiety:

Carnelian ~ Carnelian nourishes and vitalizes your entire being, bestowing optimism and enthusiasm for life. The orange ray carried by Carnelian deeply relaxes your mind, emotions, and physical cells so they can release their disharmony and disease. Carnelian enhances mental clarity and positive emotions, promoting a brighter outlook and an appreciation for your life lessons. By teaching you to balance your higher and lower energies, Carnelian helps bring your aspirations and current life path closer and closer together.

Mother of Pearl ~ Mother of Pearl stirs and awakens the primordial memory of your origin in the infinite ocean of divine love. It stirs this memory in your thoughts, your feelings, and in every cell of your physical body. As your memory opens, this divine love flows into you, repairing the deep wounds created by unfulfilled needs. Mother of Pearl's energy sings the song of motherly love as it imparts the feeling of being cradled in a loving mother's arms.

Onyx ~ Onyx stabilizes, heals, and strengthens your root chakra so you may become more grounded and productive in the physical world. Onyx absorbs all seven color rays, then brings them into your body through the root chakra. As Onyx's energy rises to your brow, it releases whichever color rays are needed to each chakra. This energetic support helps your chakras become more adaptable, enabling you to perform multiple tasks with greater ease and thus to manifest your creative vision in the world.

Rhodonite ~ Rhodonite stabilizes your emotions. It soothes and brings order to any feelings that are scattered, imbalanced, or ungrounded. Through its steady upliftment, Rhodonite gradually transforms your emotional foundation, making it more solid and secure. At the same time, it uplifts your physical body by slowly and gently raising its vibratory rate. Rhodonite broadens your perspective and deepens your understanding of your emotions, helping you become more balanced, mature, and strong.

For a deeper understanding of gemstone therapy and how it works, please visit BlingSpa.com

Please note: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional.

Roxanna and Ms. BB have created http://BlingSpa.com featuring therapeutic gemstone therapy for healing people and pets. The Bling Spa also features exclusive Bling makeovers for you, your pets, and your home.

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Coping With Anxiety

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Anxiety is a part of everyone?s life. There are different ways of dealing with different of anxiety owing different causes. Proper treatment and support can help a person to deal with their anxiety in a better way and making living with it better. And with time one can find himself or herself free from the majority of their issues.
Causes and types

Anxiety is mainly of two types. One type is that type of anxiety with which you can deal and the other type is worsened form of anxiety which leaves a mark on your personality. The first type of anxiety is easy to deal with. Support from your near and dear ones can help you to come out of your anxiety or you can always deal with it on your own, without needing any support. But the second type of anxiety requires some effort to make living easy. The first thing that is needed to be done is to determine which the type of your anxiety is and then find out the root cause of it.

Causes for anxiety can be external as well. So in order to deal with your anxiety in a better way you need to find out whether your anxiety is caused due to an external factor or not. Any bitter incident which took place in your past life can be the cause or sometimes it can be an indistinct intuition that something is not right but if your anxiety is due to some external factors then you should work towards dealing with it. However there is no obvious external cause for anxiety reactions to life.

Studies are still conducted to find out the cause of anxiety in people who don?t have any reasonable past traumatic experience which could lead to anxiety. People with deep rooted anxiety may have chemical imbalances in their brains for improper registration of neuro chemicals. However you should be aware that it is not a proven fact with any concrete evidence. A relatively new study conducted in 2005 showed that it is possible to do a normal blood test to find out the chemicals present in the brain which can cause anxiety.

Symptoms

More or less all the anxiety symptoms are quite well known because over the years people have experienced anxiety. The usual symptoms are prolific sweating, ?lump in the throat?, palpitations, twitching, dry mouth, chest pain and shortness of breath or wheezing. However these symptoms can exist as side effects of some other medicines or some other psychological issues. When linked to a phobia, as opposed to being ?general? anxiety disorder, the symptoms normally only happen in reaction to explicit stimuli.

Treatment

Groups like Toastmasters International helps you with specific anxieties that have not yet reached a weakening stage. After you notice the anxiety symptoms in yourself you must consult a psychiatrist or a professional health professional.

A qualified mental health professional can assess your anxiety, diagnose your psychological issues, and plan a course of treatment that suits you best. If you detect that your anxiety is reaching a bad stage then at once you must seek advice from your doctor. So that there are full chances of your recovery. If you have full support from your family and from all those people who understands you can help you treating your anxiety. Thus you can cope with anxiety in a better way and your recovery will be quick and complete.

Journaling, therapy, group sessions, or medication are the various methods of treatment. However cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most common type of therapy. In this kind of treatment the mental health professional aids the patient in shagging the ways of thinking that contribute to the cause of anxiety. The professional then introduce the patient to the situations that helps in controlling their anxiety. Common types of medication include anxiolytics such as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are the common medicines and also tricyclic anti-depressants, though these days those are prescribed less often. It is seen that over 90% of patients get recovered by availing these treatment options.

Jacob Felts is the author of http://www.anxietycure.org - Learn about anxiety and chest pain here.

What You Should Know About Anxiety Disorders

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Anxiety is a natural human reaction. And contrary to popular opinion, anxiety can be beneficial because it alerts poeple to potential dangers and gives off an adrenaline rush that can help them accomplish a task in record time.

But like many things, anxiety when taken into the extreme can have disastrous results. These feelings can lead to panic attacks and chronic worrying that can slowly affect the way a person deals with other people and with normal life situations.

Anxiety disorder, as psychologists would want to call this condition, can range from something as simple as feelings of uneasiness to responses as severe as feelings of terror and claustrophobia. Fortunately, among the psychological disorders, anxiety problems are one of the most common and the most treatable. Combinations of medications and behavior therapy are often given. Symptoms of anxiety problems include fast heartbeat and palpitations, chest pains and difficulty in breathing, anxious thoughts that persist even without any concrete reason, dizziness and nausea, sweating, trembling, difficulty in concentrating, fearful thoughts and feelings of disorientation and claustrophobia.

Below are the types of anxiety disorders as mentioned in the DSM-IV.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by excessive but unwarranted worries that a person cannot stop having. Although most people will experience these kinds of feelings every once in a while, a disorder is only diagnosed if the feelings persist for six months and start to affect work and the person?s relationships with other people. Some of the common symptoms that people should watch out for are physiological reactions such as headaches, trembling, muscle tension, sweating, and trouble staying or falling asleep. There are also bouts of restlessness and sweating.

Panic disorder is another type of anxiety disorder characterized by feelings of terror that strikes so suddenly without immediate cause. Often, people who are having panic attacks feel pains in their chest with their heartbeats going fast. Some will also feel lightheadedness and even nausea. They will find it hard to breathe and may feel unwarranted fears. Although most attacks usually last for about a few minutes, there are some that last for almost ten minutes and even those that continue on for an hour. A disorder is diagnosed when the attacks happen in a time frame of just four weeks.

We fear a lot of things but there are some people who are quite irrational with their fears. These fears on things are called phobias. There is a long list of phobia forms, having a specific name for each item that is feared. A person, for instance, who is afraid of open spaces has what psychologists like to call agoraphobia. Phobias are characterized by extreme anxiety and even panic attacks when confronted by the object being feared. Many of the symptoms that are felt during panic attacks are also felt during phobic episodes.

Post-traumatic stress disorder also falls under anxiety disorders. PTSD, as it is often called, often developed after experiencing, witnessing or participating in a traumatic and terrorizing event such as death, war, torture and other extreme circumstances. PTSD is characterized by intense anxiety and nightmares at night. People who have PTSD also find it difficult to sleep and to concentrate on things. Often, anxiety attacks go to the extreme when confronted with situations that have similarities with the one experienced.
Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides anxiety resources on www.your-anxiety-resources.info.

Did You Treat Your Anxiety Today?

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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem, and include panic disorders, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anxiety disorders develop due to an interplay between enviromnental and genetic factors. Cognitive behavior therapy is useful for this disorder, as well as prescription anxiolytic drugs.

However, many patients prefer a natural approach or dislike the side effects of prescription drugs, and there are many non-prescription supplements available to help anxiety. Before starting natural supplements for an anxiety problem, be sure to mention your concerns and get a general checkup from your doctor. Symptoms resembling anxiety and anxiety attacks can be caused by physical diseases such as hormone imbalance, hyperthyroidism or cardiac arrhythmias.

However, if you are sure your problem is an anxiety disorder, the following supplements may be of help, and often have fewer side effects than commercial pharmaceutical products.

Chamomile tea is one of the best-known natural remedies for anxiety. Its affects the digestive tract and the nervous system, thus it is helpful for people who suffer from gastro-intestinal symptoms such as cramps along with mental anxiety. It is recommended that patients drink fresh tea made with chamomile leaves, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per cup of water, several times a day. It is also available in tinctures which can be added to water. Chamomile capsules are convenient to take along to work, and don't take as long to brew as the tea. The usual dose is 250 to 500 mg 3 to 4 times daily.

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a nerve tonic which also has a restorative (adaptogenic) property. It has a calming effect in cases of mild depression and anxiety, and is also reputed to be an aphrodisiac. Damiana contains flavonoids that act on benzodiazepine and GABA receptors. It exhibits anxiolytic activity, muscle relaxation and sedation. Use 2-4 g of dried leaves infused in a cup of boiling water; 2-3 cups are taken daily. Alternatively, 2-4 ml of a liquid extract or 3-4 grams of powdered leaf in tablets or capsules taken twice daily can be substituted if desired.

Damiana has demonstrated mild hypoglycemic effects in animal studies. Patients with diabetes and hypoglycemia should use this plant with caution, and monitor blood sugar levels closely. Damiana has a traditional use as an abortive and is contraindicated during pregnancy.

Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) has a very quick calming effect on the nervous system and causes an uplifting, euphoric feeling. It is also a muscle relaxant and mild sedative. It is helps anxiety, tension, stress, irritability and insomnia. Kava stops the mind from racing, often a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder. The usual dose is 750 mg twice daily. Do not exceed 4 capsules per day.

Kava Kava is a traditional Polynesian remedy, and while it has been used safely by Polynesians for centuries, now that it has become popular worldwide it has been linked to some cases of liver failure in people of other ethnic groups who have difficulty metabolizing it. Ask a health care professional before use if you have a history of liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or are taking any medication. Stop and see a doctor if you develop symptoms that may signal liver problems (e.g., unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, yellow eyes or skin).

Do not use kava kava if less than 18 years of age, or if pregnant/breastfeeding. Do not combine with alcoholic beverages, or prescription anxiolytics or antidepressants . Excessive use, or use with products that cause drowsiness, may impair your ability to operate a vehicle or heavy equipment. Do not take Kava Kava on a daily basis for more than four weeks without consulting a health care provider. Take frequent breaks from use.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is most often used for insomnia, but it can also be taken in the daytime to reduce the effects of stress and anxiety. This herb is often included in European formulas for heart palpitations, which often have anxiety as a component. It is taken in capsule form, 500 mg daily, or 20-30 drops of tincture, or as a fresh tea. Passionflower, though it helps bring on natural sleep, does not have the sedative effects of many prescription sleeping pills.

Pulsatilla is a homeopathic remedy said to be most suitable for shy, hypersensitive people who tend to feel warm rather than cold. Homeopathic practitioners recommend a 30C potency 2-4 times daily for relief of acute symptoms, and 30C or 6C 1-2 times daily for chronic use. Homeopathic remedies use miniscule concentrations of compounds to "nudge" the body into healing itself. They either help or they do not; there are no toxic side effects.

Scullcup (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a relaxing and gentle sedative for the central nervous system. It is very good for nervous tension and for nervous exhaustion plus neurological and neuromotor problems. The dose is 10-20 drops of fresh plant tincture or 1-2 dropperfuls of dried plant tincture. Skullcap can also be sleep inducing, but it is rarely habituating.

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is commonly used for depression, but helps anxiety as well. Use a 300 mg extract 3 times daily. Quality varies widely between brands; it is best to buy a product standardized to contain 3-5% hyperforin and 0.3% hypericin. It works by increasing the level of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system such as serotonin and dopamine. Do not use this product if also taking prescription antidepressants.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has been used since Greek and Roman times to promote sleep and relaxation. It can treat insomnia, anxiety, and stress related gastrointestinal upset. According to one theory, valerian affects the brain in a way similar to valium; while another theory holds that valerian contains GABA, a neurotransmitter which has a calming affect on the brain, or else influences the brain's natural production of GABA. Also, some reasearchers believe that valerian affects serotonin levels in a manner similar to anitdepressant drugs such as Prozac.

If using valerian to treat insomnia, take the herb 30 to 60 minutes before going to bed. It can be taken 2-4 times daily to help stress and anxiety. The recommended dose of tincture is 30-60 drops, or a capsule or tablet of 300-500 mg.

Some people feel groggy after taking valerian; if this occurs, lower the dose. Avoid hazardous activities while using valerian, and do not combine it with other sedatives, antidepressants or alcohol. Do not take valerian for more than 3 weeks, as it can be habituating.

Verbena (Verbena officinalis) is a relaxing nervous system tonic indicated for a wide range of nervous disorders including nervous exhaustion and stress. As a tincture, use 2-4 mls up to 4 times daily. Avoid use during pregnancy as this herb is a uterine stimulant.

Withania (Withania somnifera) is an ayurvedic herb sold under the name Ashwaghanda. It is a very good tonic herb that is especially helpful for debility and nervous exhaustion due to stress. It has steriodal, adaptogenic, sedative and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also useful for panic attacks and phobic disorders such as agoraphobia. Use 1 tsp powder 3 times daily.

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Managing The Fear And Anxiety Of Finding Another Job

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Layoffs in today's business world are common and with it comes the fear and anxiety of finding another job. With this in mind, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their stresses and anxieties in finding a new job.

A technique that can be used to reduce the stress of finding another job is to divide the task into a series of smaller steps and then complete each of the smaller tasks one at a time. For instance, the first thing you should do is to determine what kind of job you want. Once you know what you are looking for, the next step is to update and prepare your resume. Once that is finished, you should then concentrate on finding the companies that interest you and send your resume to them. Once you submit your resume, the next step is to prepare for the job interview by completing these smaller tasks, you will reduce your stress and anxiety and increase your chances of finding another job.

Sometimes we may get depressed during our job search. Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that make us feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Whenever you feel depressed, open up your small notebook and read those statements.

In addition, it also helps to write down a list of things you are thankful for in this world. For instance; good health, a good marriage, lots of friends, being smart and resourceful, and a good education are things that any person can be thankful for. Whenever you get discouraged in finding another job, take out your list and focus on the things that make you happy. This technique will make you feel better and give you more encouragement to continue with the job search.

Finding a new job can be tough, however remember to take it one day at a time. While the consequences of a particular fear may seem real, there are usually other factors that can not be anticipated and can affect the results of any situation. Focus on the present and do your best each day. Next week will take care of its self.

As a Layman, I know that our anxieties and stresses can be difficult to manage when finding a new job. Managing your stress during a job search takes practice. Be patient and in time you will become better in dealing with your anxieties.

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

How Is Your Anxiety Today?

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There are several subgroups of Anxiety Disorders, with different causes and treatement. Anxiety disorders are a serious social and financial concern to American business, since they cost the country more than $42 billion a year in healthcare costs and lost productivity, according to "The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders," a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

More than $22.84 billion is spent on healthcare services, as those with anxiety disorders seek relief for emotional distress and physical symptoms. Sufferers are 300 to 500 percent more likely to go to the doctor and 600 percent more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than non-sufferers. Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illness and affect both children and adults. They develop from an interaction of numerous risk factors, including personality, genetics, brain chemistry, and life stress. Approximately 19 million adult Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering from them receive treatment.

The main feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is excessive, unrealistic and uncontrollable worry about everyday events. This constant worry affects daily functioning and brings physical symptoms. GAD can occur with other anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, or substance abuse. It can be misdiagnosed because it lacks some of the dramatic symptoms, such as unprovoked attacks of panic, that are seen with other anxiety disorders. For a diagnosis to be made, uncontrollable worrying occur more days than not for at least 6 months.

The focus of GAD is fluid, shifting unpredictably from job issues, finances, health of both self and family, and smaller issues such as chores, car repairs and being late for appointments. The intensity, duration and frequency of the worry are disproportionate to the issue and interferes with the sufferer's daily life. Physical symptoms can include muscle tension, sweating, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and/or nausea, cold and clammy palms, the feeling of having a "lump in the throat" and difficulty swallowing. Sufferers are irritable and complain about feeling on edge, tire easily tired and have trouble sleeping.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is characterized by persistent, recurring thoughts (obsessions) that reflect exaggerated anxiety or fears; typical obsessions include worry about being contaminated or fears of behaving improperly or acting violently. The obsessions may cause the individual to perform a rituals or routines to relieve the anxiety, such as excessive handwashing, checking appliances, repeating phrases or hoarding.

People with Panic Disorder suffer severe acute attacks of panic for no apparant reason, which may mimic the symptoms of a heart attack or cause them to feel they are losing their minds. Symptoms include heart palpitations, chest pain or discomfort, sweating, trembling, tingling sensations, feeling of choking, fear of dying, fear of losing control, and feelings of unreality. Panic disorder is often accompanied by agoraphobia, in which people are afraid of having a panic attack in a public place, so they become afraid to leave the safety of their controlled home environment. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can follow a traumatic event such as a sexual or physical assault, witnessing a death, the unexpected death of a loved one, or natural disaster. There are three main symptoms associated with PTSD: "reliving" of the traumatic event (such as flashbacks and nightmares); avoidance behaviors (such as avoiding places and other reminders related to the trauma) and emotional numbing (detachment from others); and physiological arousal such difficulty sleeping, irritability or poor concentration.

Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by severe anxiety about being judged by others or behaving in a way that might bring ridicule or embarrassment. This intense anxiety may lead to extreme shyness and avoidance of social situations. Physical symptoms associated with this disorder include faintness, heart palpitations, blushing and profuse sweating.

Anxiety disorders also include Specific Phobias, an intense and unreasonable fear of specific objects or situations, such as spiders, dogs, or heights. The disproportionate level of fear is recognized by the sufferer as being irrational. It can lead to the avoidance of common, everyday situations. Patients often have more than one anxiety disorder, and sometimes other illness as well such as depression or substance abuse.

Treatment of anxiety disorders includes support groups, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, anxiety management and relaxation techniques, and psychotherapy. Drugs therapy used to treat anxiety disorders includes benzodiazepines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and beta-blockers. Often a combination of the two therapies is more useful than one exclusively. Up to 90 percent of patients will show improvement of their symptom from medical treatment.  J Shipper very interested in anxiety and how to treat it. Check out the website: http://www.anxiety-now.info http://www.blue-cross-basic-fed-blue.info http://www.life-extension-now.com

Separation Anxiety Disorder

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Between the ages of 8 months and 2 years, it's normal for a child to cry when its mother leaves the room or a stranger enters it. Neither overprotection nor constant punishment will change the situation. It's a natural stage that usually passes on its own. If, however, an older child continues to react to potential separations with unreasonable fear, professional help may be needed. If the problem isn't resolved, it can damage the child's self image, leading to teenage and adult emotional problems.

Causes

Separation anxiety disorder may run in families. It is most likely to affect shy, nervous children. The disorder is often triggered by a major change in the child's life, such as a death or hospitalization, the parents' separation or divorce, a new school, or a move.

Signs/Symptoms

Children with this disorder express their anxiety in a variety of ways:

Screaming or temper tantrums when left with others
Insistence on sleeping with parents in their room
Difficulty going to sleep
Fear of the dark
Nightmares
Fear of sleeping away from home
Difficulty settling down
Fear of meeting new people
Clinging to parents at home
Following parents from room to room
Worrying about the family's safety in the home
Fear of going to school
Headaches, bellyaches, or body aches when a separation approaches
Sadness
Quietness
Lack of concentration

Care

This disorder poses the threat of a vicious circle in which the child's dependence and the parents' protectiveness reinforce and amplify each other. For that reason, both the parents and the child may need to see a counselor. If the youngster refuses to go to school, an immediate priority is to arrange a return as quickly as possible.

Risks

If this problem isn't successfully resolved, it can lead to greater emotional problems, such as depression, as the child grows older.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Try to prepare the child for a change such as a divorce or a move. Talk openly about such changes and encourage him to voice his worries. Give reassurance that everyone will be safe.

Discuss the problem with the child's teachers. They may be able to give you tips for dealing with this disorder both at home and at school.

Praise and reward the child for overcoming his fears.
Call Your Doctor If...

The child can't sleep.

You fear you will lose patience with the child.
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Separation Anxiety Disorder

SYMPTOMS

Developmentally inappropriate and excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from those to whom the individual is attached, as evidenced by three (or more) of the following:

recurrent excessive distress when separation from home or major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated

persistent and excessive worry about losing, or about possible harm befalling, major attachment figures

persistent and excessive worry that an untoward event will lead to separation from a major attachment figure (e.g., getting lost or being kidnapped)

persistent reluctance or refusal to go to school or elsewhere because of fear of separation

persistently and excessively fearful or reluctant to be alone or without major attachment figures at home or without significant adults in other settings

persistent reluctance or refusal to go to sleep without being near a near a major attachment figure or to sleep away from home
repeated nightmares involving the theme of separation

repeated complaints of physical symptoms (such as headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or vomiting) when separation from major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated
The duration of the disturbance is at least 4 weeks.
The onset is before age 18 years.

The disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, academic (occupational), or other important areas of functioning.

The disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder and, in adolescents and adults, is not better accounted for by Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia.

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Separation Anxiety Disorder

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Between the ages of 8 months and 2 years, it's normal for a child to cry when its mother leaves the room or a stranger enters it. Neither overprotection nor constant punishment will change the situation. It's a natural stage that usually passes on its own. If, however, an older child continues to react to potential separations with unreasonable fear, professional help may be needed. If the problem isn't resolved, it can damage the child's self image, leading to teenage and adult emotional problems.

Causes

Separation anxiety disorder may run in families. It is most likely to affect shy, nervous children. The disorder is often triggered by a major change in the child's life, such as a death or hospitalization, the parents' separation or divorce, a new school, or a move.

Signs/Symptoms

Children with this disorder express their anxiety in a variety of ways:

Screaming or temper tantrums when left with others
Insistence on sleeping with parents in their room
Difficulty going to sleep
Fear of the dark
Nightmares
Fear of sleeping away from home
Difficulty settling down
Fear of meeting new people
Clinging to parents at home
Following parents from room to room
Worrying about the family's safety in the home
Fear of going to school
Headaches, bellyaches, or body aches when a separation approaches
Sadness
Quietness
Lack of concentration

Care

This disorder poses the threat of a vicious circle in which the child's dependence and the parents' protectiveness reinforce and amplify each other. For that reason, both the parents and the child may need to see a counselor. If the youngster refuses to go to school, an immediate priority is to arrange a return as quickly as possible.

Risks

If this problem isn't successfully resolved, it can lead to greater emotional problems, such as depression, as the child grows older.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Try to prepare the child for a change such as a divorce or a move. Talk openly about such changes and encourage him to voice his worries. Give reassurance that everyone will be safe.

Discuss the problem with the child's teachers. They may be able to give you tips for dealing with this disorder both at home and at school.

Praise and reward the child for overcoming his fears.

Call Your Doctor If...

The child can't sleep.

You fear you will lose patience with the child.

Conditions and Treatments:
AIDS/HIV
Allergies
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Disease
Cancer
Cosmetic Surgery
Depression
Diabetes
Digestive Problems
Headaches
Hepatitis
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Impotence
Infections
Infertility
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Migraines
Respiratory
Problems
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Urological Conditions
Separation Anxiety Disorder

SYMPTOMS

Developmentally inappropriate and excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from those to whom the individual is attached, as evidenced by three (or more) of the following:

recurrent excessive distress when separation from home or major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated

persistent and excessive worry about losing, or about possible harm befalling, major attachment figures

persistent and excessive worry that an untoward event will lead to separation from a major attachment figure (e.g., getting lost or being kidnapped)

persistent reluctance or refusal to go to school or elsewhere because of fear of separation

persistently and excessively fearful or reluctant to be alone or without major attachment figures at home or without significant adults in other settings

persistent reluctance or refusal to go to sleep without being near a near a major attachment figure or to sleep away from home

repeated nightmares involving the theme of separation

repeated complaints of physical symptoms (such as headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or vomiting) when separation from major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated

The duration of the disturbance is at least 4 weeks.

The onset is before age 18 years.

The disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, academic (occupational), or other important areas of functioning.

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What is Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)?

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Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, involves overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with social phobia have a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others and being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions.

Their fear may be so severe that it interferes with work or school, and other ordinary activities. While many people with social phobia recognize that their fear of being around people may be excessive or unreasonable, they are unable to overcome it. They often worry for days or weeks in advance of a dreaded situation.

Social phobia can be limited to only one type of situation- such as a fear of speaking in formal or informal situations, or eating, drinking, or writing in front of others-or, in its most severe form, may be so broad that a person experiences symptoms almost anytime they are around other people. Social phobia can be very debilitating-it may even keep people from going to work or school on some days. Many people with this illness have a hard time making and keeping friends.

Physical symptoms often accompany the intense anxiety of social phobia and include blushing, profuse sweating, trembling, nausea, and difficulty talking. If you suffer from social phobia, you may be painfully embarrassed by these symptoms and feel as though all eyes are focused on you. You may be afraid of being with people other than your family.

People with social phobia are aware that their feelings are irrational. Even if they manage to confront what they fear, they usually feel very anxious beforehand and are intensely uncomfortable throughout. Afterward, the unpleasant feelings may linger, as they worry about how they may have been judged or what others may have thought or observed about them.

Social phobia affects about 5.3 million adult Americans.1 Women and men are equally likely to develop social phobia. The disorder usually begins in childhood or early adolescence, and there is some evidence that genetic factors are involved.11 Social phobia often co-occurs with other anxiety disorders or depression. Substance abuse or dependence may develop in individuals who attempt to "self-medicate" their social phobia by drinking or using drugs. Social phobia can be treated successfully with carefully targeted psychotherapy or medications.

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Anxiety and Depression Treatment

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Anxiety and Depression are the forms of behavioral disorders that affect the life of an individual very badly. Anxiety is a form of an emotional disturbance which is caused due to imbalance in the body system of a person. On the other hand, Depression is a psychological problem that is caused by chemical imbalance inside the brain. In order to keep a check over these behavioral and emotional disorders, one needs a proper treatment.

Anxiety and Depression can not be fully cured. Though, they can be treated with the help of a proper medication and psychological treatment. Lots of therapies can also be brought out for the proper treatment of Anxiety and Depression. The medical practitioners hold various sessions to understand the mental condition of the patient and then proceed to give an appropriate medical aid to the patient.

Anti-anxiety medications, anti-depressants, mood stabilizers and other medications aimed at alleviating symptoms are helpful in treating Anxiety. When the treatment fails in the case of Depression, then Electroconvulsive Therapy has been able to provide the necessary treatment. Even the self-help support groups' help the patients by making them sit with others and hear the other joyous experiences to get out the situation.

The psychological treatment of Anxiety and Depression consists of various forms of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This therapy is the most scientifically supported psychological treatment for Anxiety and Depression.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy combines two effective types of psychotherapy: Cognitive Therapy and Behavior Therapy. The goal of Behavior Therapy is to weaken the connections between troublesome situations and ones habitual reactions to them. And the aim of Cognitive Therapy is focused on how certain thinking patterns cause or increase emotional reactions. This is an effective form of treatment for Anxiety and Depression.

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