Anxiety Disorders

How to Cope With Social Anxiety Disorder

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Social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders. Since the FDA approved medication for treatment of social anxiety disorder in 1999, it has received greater recognition and attention. Social ... more »

How to Cope with the Fear of Fire

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The fear of fire, like other phobias, can interfere with one's quality of life and be truly debilitating. There is no need to stay stuck living in fear. There are ways out of your fear of fire. Be gentle and patient with yourself as you go ... more »

How to Cope With Xenophobia

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Xenophobia is a fear of strangers. The key definition that separates the average fear of being cautious of strangers from xenophobia is the "unreasonable fear of strangers." Xenophobia can be so debilitating it can cause a person to become home ... more »

How to Create Happiness on Demand

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People will do almost anything to feel better, and most people build their entire lives around trying to be happy--it has even become a cliché. A baby cries whenever he doesn’t feel good and smiles or laughs when he is happy. The child’s parents ... more »

How to Cure Anorexia and Bulimia at home

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According to Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc., without treatment, up to 20% of people with serious Anorexia or Bulimia will die. Statistics on anorexia show that mortality rates from anorexia are the highest of any known ... more »

How to Deal With a Child's Selective Mutism

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Selective mutism is when a child doesn't speak in certain situations, commonly at school or in other social settings. It's a complex disorder and a symptom of anxiety. It's not just a discomfort like you might feel before making a speech. Your ... more »

How to Deal With Anxiety

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Most people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. Anxiety may be chronic or be caused by a difficult situation. For example, after dealing with a major illness, you may experience anxiety. Most people may think once a physical recovery ... more »

How to deal with Anxiety/Panic

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Learn how to control anxiety BEFORE it turns into a full blown Panic Attack... more »

How to Deal with Wedding Stress

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It can be the happiest day of your life, the most stressful, or anywhere in between depending on the measures you take to prepare yourself, the guests and the setting for your wedding. Fortunately, it’s easy to get around that stress. Just follow ... more »

How to de-stress and unwind.

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In today's world, stress seems to be a common occurrence for most of us. Our lives can pull us in a million different directions creating chaos and anxiety. Learning to unwind and de-stress can help you maintain sanity!.. more »

How to determine if you have ADHD

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It’s estimated that at least 4% of adults in this country suffer from adult ADHD today. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and if you had this disorder as a child, you may still have it today. How many things do you start ... more »

How to Diagnose Agoraphobia

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Anxiety disorders are a type of mental illness that affect women more frequently than men. Agoraphobia, the fear of crowds or public places, is an anxiety disorder that can severely limit daily activities. Seek medical attention if you suspect ... more »

How to Diagnose Claustrophobia

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A person who suffers from claustrophobia has a strong fear of being in small, confined spaces. Mental health professionals categorize claustrophobia as a type of anxiety disorder. It's the most common phobia and can get easily diagnosed by ... more »

How to Diagnose General Anxiety Disorder

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Professional diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder, also known as generalized anxiety disorder, is generally made by a psychiatrist after a complete psychiatric exam and evaluation that covers the nature and term of psychological symptoms, ... more »

How to Diagnose Social Anxiety in Children

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If you notice some unusual behavior in your child, consider whether it's just a phase or if it could possibly be a form of social anxiety. There are ways to diagnose social anxiety in children and being able to identify what is causing your ... more »

How to Draw Joy From Your Life in 5 Easy Steps

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Feeling a little low? Maybe alot low? Here are a few simple things you can do during the day to boost your spirits and pull some joy into your life... more »

How to Ease Severe Anxiety

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Everybody knows what it's like to feel those butterflies in your stomach. But what if those butterflies are really more like vultures, gnawing at your thoughts and really just ruining your day? This article aims to show you how to manage and ease ... more »

How to Express Opinions When Shy

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Shyness can be a barrier that prevents people from getting to know the true you, which can result in social isolation or exclusion from important business decisions. You may not be able to change being shy, but you can learn techniques that allow ... more »

How to Face Insecurities

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Whether you want to stop feeling nervous when speaking in front of people or eliminate doubt about a romantic relationship, at one time or another, everyone has probably felt that their life would improve in some way if they could eliminate ... more »

How to Face Your Fear of Thunderstorms

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It's normal to be uncomfortable when severe storms are threatening. However, if ordinary thunderstorms strike fear in your heart, you may have a thunderstorm phobia. Your fear may be the result of a prior frightening experience or a fear of loud ... more »

How to Fight Fear and Anxiety

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Fear and anxiety are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two different things. Fear is a response to a clear, real, sometimes life-threatening danger. Anxiety is a feeling of fear or apprehension often with no real or obvious ... more »

How to Find a Support Group for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a debilitating anxiety disorder. Often associated with soldiers returning from war, it is the result of an overwhelming traumatic event that permeates all other activities in the person's life. Support is ... more »

How to Find Group Therapy for PTSD

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People with post traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, have been exposed to traumatic events. Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, but many need help to recover. Group therapy is a way to share feelings with others who've ... more »

How to Find Peace in a Busy World; Put All Your Anxieties to Rest By Following These Simple Steps.

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See that blue potato chip up there? What does this have to do with peace? Potato chips are food, that's it, correct? Well, not if the potato chip is blue., or your favorite color whatever that is. To some, the color blue symbolizes peace, ... more »

How to Find Support if you Suffer from Health Anxiety

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Just because you're a hypochondriac doesn't mean you're not really suffering. Being correctly diagnosed with hypochondria and communicating with people who understand the disorder or who suffer from it can make this affliction much easier to cope ... more »

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