By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sandra_Ruth_Nambasa]Sandra Ruth Nambasa
A phobia, from a Greek word "ph�bos means "fear", is an irrational, intense and persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things, animals, or people. The main symptom is the excessive and unreasonable desire to avoid the feared stimulus. Generally, when the fear is beyond one's control and is interfering with daily life, we call it a phobia.
How a phobia works.
It is possible that phobias are locked into brain 1(Primitive) and operate from there at a core level. This part of the brain is pretty crude and basic in its responses to the world. It is concerned with such things as survival, flight or fight, self preservation and territorial/spacial boundaries.
Phobias work the same way for us as Pavlov's dogs. Some biological response has been tied to some "trigger" or stimulus (usually a result of some emotionally charged incident.) This stimulus can be just thinking about something. For example the way a person thinks about being in closed space can have profound effects on his biology. These feelings can cause the triggering of a variety of feelings-including fear and panic.
Facts about removing phobias
� Removing a phobia is about dis-abling fear associated with a situation, activity, things animals or people. The aim of
� A phobia is a Nominalisation of behaviour. It is the behaviour associated with the phobia that you want to get rid of.
� Remember that Fear is an essential emotion designed to keep us safe because a bit of healthy fear is all that is needed most of the time.
� When you focus on your phobia, you lose control of your life, rather your phobias will. Remember that what you focus on gets bigger.
� If we talk to someone about our phobias, we will be able to get rid of it. Do not do it alone.
� Pre verbal reaction- children learn to fear when they are young/babies from their parents.
� Our brains associate phobias with something else. Such as fear of conflict can be associated with growing up within a violent home.
� People get phobic reactions because they do not have enough information- how do you generate information?
Questions to help you dig up the root the origin of the phobia you have.
� How old were you when you decided that?
� What is it about your phobia that you want to change?
� What is associated with that behaviour?
Remember that phobic reactions are experiences that can be reframed.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Overcoming The Fear Of Vomiting - 3 Quick Tips
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Paul_Trammell]Paul Trammell
1 - Reading of a medical book on the fear of vomiting will give you an understanding on how beneficial to the body actually vomiting really is. This can help you in overcoming the fear of vomiting by easing your anxiety when you realize vomiting does not harm the body in most cases. A good example medical book to read would be the long winded titled book: Vomiting: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Emetophobia, Mr. Creosote, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Hematemesis, Emetophilia - [paperback]
If the above medical book is too scientific and/or is too graphic in nature for you then I would recommend: Living With Emetophobia: Coping With Extreme Fear Of Vomiting by Nicolette Heaton-Harris and Linda Dean - [paperback]. This book is written by a lifelong emetophobe and gives help and advice on dealing with emetophobia from an actual sufferers point of view. Both books can be picked up online at Amazon or a Barnes & Noble store.
2 - A more proactive way to overcome your fear of vomiting is to use self-hypnosis. Now this will mean that you have to confront your fears by concentrating your thoughts on someone else being sick and yourself. The best option to try this would be in a darkened room and if it helps you to relax play some soothing favorite music that is put on low in the background. You need to close your eyes and relax as much as possible, then you should visualize someone vomiting in your mind. Try and keep calm through the visualization process. Once you have gained control of visualizing another person vomiting, it is time to train your hypnosis thoughts on yourself actually vomiting in your minds eye. This will probably take longer to master with it being yourself in the visualization technique. As long as you stay relaxed and keep practicing, it will become easier over time. Your anxiety will then begin to fade away with ongoing practice.
3 - Online forums and support groups are a good way to make contact with others who suffer from emetophobia. You can post details about what you are going through plus read others stories on how they deal with this illness. They can relate to what you are going through on a daily basis in battling your vomit phobia.
Keep in mind that your vomit phobia is a treatable condition and you do not have to keep this illness to yourself. Hopefully the above tips will give you some help in overcoming your fear of vomiting.
For an in depth and personal review of the Emetophobia Recovery System and if this program will work for you in curing your emetophobia, you can read the review here: http://www.vomitphobia.org/emetophobia-treatment-emetophobia-recovery-system/
For more information on emetophobia and the various treatments available to you today please visit my website at: http://www.vomitphobia.org/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Overcoming-The-Fear-Of-Vomiting---3-Quick-Tips&id=6411032] Overcoming The Fear Of Vomiting - 3 Quick Tips
1 - Reading of a medical book on the fear of vomiting will give you an understanding on how beneficial to the body actually vomiting really is. This can help you in overcoming the fear of vomiting by easing your anxiety when you realize vomiting does not harm the body in most cases. A good example medical book to read would be the long winded titled book: Vomiting: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Emetophobia, Mr. Creosote, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Hematemesis, Emetophilia - [paperback]
If the above medical book is too scientific and/or is too graphic in nature for you then I would recommend: Living With Emetophobia: Coping With Extreme Fear Of Vomiting by Nicolette Heaton-Harris and Linda Dean - [paperback]. This book is written by a lifelong emetophobe and gives help and advice on dealing with emetophobia from an actual sufferers point of view. Both books can be picked up online at Amazon or a Barnes & Noble store.
2 - A more proactive way to overcome your fear of vomiting is to use self-hypnosis. Now this will mean that you have to confront your fears by concentrating your thoughts on someone else being sick and yourself. The best option to try this would be in a darkened room and if it helps you to relax play some soothing favorite music that is put on low in the background. You need to close your eyes and relax as much as possible, then you should visualize someone vomiting in your mind. Try and keep calm through the visualization process. Once you have gained control of visualizing another person vomiting, it is time to train your hypnosis thoughts on yourself actually vomiting in your minds eye. This will probably take longer to master with it being yourself in the visualization technique. As long as you stay relaxed and keep practicing, it will become easier over time. Your anxiety will then begin to fade away with ongoing practice.
3 - Online forums and support groups are a good way to make contact with others who suffer from emetophobia. You can post details about what you are going through plus read others stories on how they deal with this illness. They can relate to what you are going through on a daily basis in battling your vomit phobia.
Keep in mind that your vomit phobia is a treatable condition and you do not have to keep this illness to yourself. Hopefully the above tips will give you some help in overcoming your fear of vomiting.
For an in depth and personal review of the Emetophobia Recovery System and if this program will work for you in curing your emetophobia, you can read the review here: http://www.vomitphobia.org/emetophobia-treatment-emetophobia-recovery-system/
For more information on emetophobia and the various treatments available to you today please visit my website at: http://www.vomitphobia.org/
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Vomit Phobia - What Is It And Where To Get Help!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Paul_Trammell]Paul Trammell
Vomit phobia or emetophobia as it is medically known is an acute and irrational fear of vomiting, or seeing someone else vomiting. Also, the fear of vomiting sufferer will often have the same symptoms when they feel nauseated or even if another person is feeling sick. The symptoms of vomit phobia will also often occur when the person is watching television or at the cinema and the actor is being sick or feeling sick. To the emetophobic it makes no difference that it is on screen and not real. The phobia will still arise whether it is for real or not.
The sight of someone vomiting in public places or on a movie screen can severely impact on the social lives of a vomit phobia sufferer. They will often avoid places and situations were there is the potential for the sight of vomit. Bars, clubs, going to fairgrounds, airplane and boat travel can all be off limits to an emetophobic. Many emetophobia sufferers will not attend doctors, hospitals or even dental surgeries as the possibility of vomiting rises in the emetophobics mind.
Emetophobia Symptoms - Impact on life of a sufferer
Many people have a fear of vomiting, however they are not classed as an emetophobia sufferer unless the fear of vomiting has progressed to the stage of disrupting the persons life.
As well as avoiding public places like the ones discussed, a vomit phobia sufferer will often show signs of high levels of stress and anxiety with any situation, real or imagined that could possibly induce vomiting. This can impact on job prospects and personal goals and ambitions can be restricted also if not treated. In extreme cases, women who are emetophobic can put off having children due to the morning sickness associated with childbirth.
Usually an emetophobia sufferer will develop some form of food rituals whereby they will only eat specific foods, and usually only small portions that they consider safe from any side affects. This can manifest into the sufferer constantly checking food for freshness and incessant washing of food to remove dirt or germs. This could lead to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in extreme cases.
Emetophobia Treatment
Although to date there is not a vast amount of research done on emetophobia, there are several options available to a sufferer to help overcome fear of vomiting.
The first option is to consult your own doctor. They can provide advice and possible avenues for treatment. They can provide anti-nausea drugs which can relieve symptoms in the short term. They can also provide anti-depressants if the phobia has caused depression in the sufferer, which can easily happen to a vomit phobia person. This is obviously not a long term solution to the illness as it does not get to the root of the problem that the emetophobic has. Drugs of any kind will not cure the condition at this time, only relieve the symptoms temporarily.
Many sufferers avoid visiting their physician as they believe that they will not understand or take their condition seriously. Thankfully, this attitude in the medical profession is very rare these days as more evidence into this illness is uncovered. Sadly though, for the emetophobic they will believe that nobody can help them and avoid making contact, keeping their condition to themselves. This will often make the situation they find themselves in worse as they try to avoid confronting their emetophobia illness.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
This therapy is a structured form of self help that the emetophobia sufferer will undertake. There is evidence to suggest that this form of therapy is helpful to many people with emetophobia. It must be understood though that for this emetophobia treatment to be successful there will be hard work involved for the person with this illness. Also, this form of treatment can be expensive.
Overcoming Health Anxiety by David Veale and Rob Willson. This book explains in detail what CBT is all about. It also has a section on using CBT in treating emetophobia. Highly recommended reading if you are at all considering using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy as part of your emetophobia treatment.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is another possible emetophobia treatment that a sufferer can explore. But again this form of treatment can be expensive and there is no conclusive evidence at this time to confirm if this will provide a permanent solution to emetophobia.
Self Help - Online and offline
Self help can involve talking to friends and, or family members, but often this is impossible to a lot of emetophobics due to the reasons already discussed. So forums online can be a good place for a sufferer of this condition to get involved with as they understand and can relate to the sufferers condition and way of life with this illness. There is a link on my website to the best emetophobia and anxiety forums for you to check out.
Emetophobia Recovery System
The Emetophobia Recovery System is the only online program that I know of that is solely for the treatment of emetophobia. There are of course many anxiety related self help courses on the market that could help. They are however not targeted to this condition and are in most cases much more expensive than the Emetophobia Recovery System.
In this course you will be given a step-by-step program to tackle the condition head on and help you to overcome your fear of vomiting permanently. Mental health professionals have tested this program and recommend its use in emetophobia treatment.
For an in depth and personal review of the Emetophobia Recovery System and if this program will work for you in curing your emetophobia, you can read the review here: http://www.vomitphobia.org/emetophobia-treatment-emetophobia-recovery-system/
For more information on emetophobia and the various treatments available to you today please visit my website at: http://www.vomitphobia.org/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Vomit-Phobia---What-Is-It-And-Where-To-Get-Help!&id=6410922] Vomit Phobia - What Is It And Where To Get Help!
Vomit phobia or emetophobia as it is medically known is an acute and irrational fear of vomiting, or seeing someone else vomiting. Also, the fear of vomiting sufferer will often have the same symptoms when they feel nauseated or even if another person is feeling sick. The symptoms of vomit phobia will also often occur when the person is watching television or at the cinema and the actor is being sick or feeling sick. To the emetophobic it makes no difference that it is on screen and not real. The phobia will still arise whether it is for real or not.
The sight of someone vomiting in public places or on a movie screen can severely impact on the social lives of a vomit phobia sufferer. They will often avoid places and situations were there is the potential for the sight of vomit. Bars, clubs, going to fairgrounds, airplane and boat travel can all be off limits to an emetophobic. Many emetophobia sufferers will not attend doctors, hospitals or even dental surgeries as the possibility of vomiting rises in the emetophobics mind.
Emetophobia Symptoms - Impact on life of a sufferer
Many people have a fear of vomiting, however they are not classed as an emetophobia sufferer unless the fear of vomiting has progressed to the stage of disrupting the persons life.
As well as avoiding public places like the ones discussed, a vomit phobia sufferer will often show signs of high levels of stress and anxiety with any situation, real or imagined that could possibly induce vomiting. This can impact on job prospects and personal goals and ambitions can be restricted also if not treated. In extreme cases, women who are emetophobic can put off having children due to the morning sickness associated with childbirth.
Usually an emetophobia sufferer will develop some form of food rituals whereby they will only eat specific foods, and usually only small portions that they consider safe from any side affects. This can manifest into the sufferer constantly checking food for freshness and incessant washing of food to remove dirt or germs. This could lead to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in extreme cases.
Emetophobia Treatment
Although to date there is not a vast amount of research done on emetophobia, there are several options available to a sufferer to help overcome fear of vomiting.
The first option is to consult your own doctor. They can provide advice and possible avenues for treatment. They can provide anti-nausea drugs which can relieve symptoms in the short term. They can also provide anti-depressants if the phobia has caused depression in the sufferer, which can easily happen to a vomit phobia person. This is obviously not a long term solution to the illness as it does not get to the root of the problem that the emetophobic has. Drugs of any kind will not cure the condition at this time, only relieve the symptoms temporarily.
Many sufferers avoid visiting their physician as they believe that they will not understand or take their condition seriously. Thankfully, this attitude in the medical profession is very rare these days as more evidence into this illness is uncovered. Sadly though, for the emetophobic they will believe that nobody can help them and avoid making contact, keeping their condition to themselves. This will often make the situation they find themselves in worse as they try to avoid confronting their emetophobia illness.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
This therapy is a structured form of self help that the emetophobia sufferer will undertake. There is evidence to suggest that this form of therapy is helpful to many people with emetophobia. It must be understood though that for this emetophobia treatment to be successful there will be hard work involved for the person with this illness. Also, this form of treatment can be expensive.
Overcoming Health Anxiety by David Veale and Rob Willson. This book explains in detail what CBT is all about. It also has a section on using CBT in treating emetophobia. Highly recommended reading if you are at all considering using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy as part of your emetophobia treatment.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is another possible emetophobia treatment that a sufferer can explore. But again this form of treatment can be expensive and there is no conclusive evidence at this time to confirm if this will provide a permanent solution to emetophobia.
Self Help - Online and offline
Self help can involve talking to friends and, or family members, but often this is impossible to a lot of emetophobics due to the reasons already discussed. So forums online can be a good place for a sufferer of this condition to get involved with as they understand and can relate to the sufferers condition and way of life with this illness. There is a link on my website to the best emetophobia and anxiety forums for you to check out.
Emetophobia Recovery System
The Emetophobia Recovery System is the only online program that I know of that is solely for the treatment of emetophobia. There are of course many anxiety related self help courses on the market that could help. They are however not targeted to this condition and are in most cases much more expensive than the Emetophobia Recovery System.
In this course you will be given a step-by-step program to tackle the condition head on and help you to overcome your fear of vomiting permanently. Mental health professionals have tested this program and recommend its use in emetophobia treatment.
For an in depth and personal review of the Emetophobia Recovery System and if this program will work for you in curing your emetophobia, you can read the review here: http://www.vomitphobia.org/emetophobia-treatment-emetophobia-recovery-system/
For more information on emetophobia and the various treatments available to you today please visit my website at: http://www.vomitphobia.org/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Vomit-Phobia---What-Is-It-And-Where-To-Get-Help!&id=6410922] Vomit Phobia - What Is It And Where To Get Help!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10 Strange And Weird Phobias
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Roger_Clinton]Roger Clinton
It is not unusual for people to have a fear or two, like a fear of flying, height, open spaces, driving, but for some, this fear can become excessive and irrational. At this level, the fear becomes a phobia. People will have different trigger thresholds, the point at which the phobia condition takes over.
A phobia can be defined as an intense, irrational and perpetual fear of situations, people or activities, which if not treated and overcome has the potential to ruin personal, work and social life.
To have some fear is necessary to avoid dangerous situations and in most cases is reasonable and rational. However, what most people would consider mundane, harmless and ordinary, to some would be frightening and develop into full blown phobias.
The following are just some examples of weird phobias:
Ablutophobia
This is a phobia of cleaning, bathing and washing, more prevalent in emotionally unstable women and children.
Chorophobia
Very difficult to believe, but this is a phobia of dancing, generally felt to be a joyful and enjoyable pastime.
Consecotaleophobia
Fear of chopsticks! Probably arising from a previous traumatic experience.
Arachibutyrophobia
The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth, so swallowing rather than chewing is the order of the day amongst sufferers.
Anablephobia
The fear of looking up. Just think what sufferers miss out on. The sky, sunsets, rainbows.....
Estiophobia
The fear of clothes, or more specifically, a particular type or material. Usually, this condition is found in those that are overweight and middle-aged, who think that clothes make them look worse.
Genuphobia
This is the fear of knees, which could be your own or those of someone else.
Scopophobia
The fear of being looked at, which has obvious adverse implications on social activities.
Euphobia
Some people have a fear of hearing good news, believing that bad news is sure to follow!
Allodoxaphobia
This is the fear of the opinions of other people, particularly about personality, clothes, appearance, home, in fact just about everything!
This phobias list could go on and on, with endless examples of what many people believe to be strange and weird phobias. To those that suffer however, these phobias are far from strange, but are debilitating and life affecting to say the least.
If you are unfortunate enough to have fears, anxieties or phobias, you will need some sort of support to prevent them from taking over your life. Fortunately, there are several different approaches that you can use to lead you to successful outcomes.
A so-called weird phobia is something that is considered to be treatable nowadays, either by using therapy options or medication, both of which will help in finding solutions to your fears.
If you are interested in learning more about [http://www.strange-phobias.blogspot.com/]weird phobias and treatments, you will want to visit my website, where you will find the information you need to overcome your fears and phobias. Visit http://www.strange-phobias.blogspot.com for the solutions
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?10-Strange-And-Weird-Phobias&id=6441600] 10 Strange And Weird Phobias
It is not unusual for people to have a fear or two, like a fear of flying, height, open spaces, driving, but for some, this fear can become excessive and irrational. At this level, the fear becomes a phobia. People will have different trigger thresholds, the point at which the phobia condition takes over.
A phobia can be defined as an intense, irrational and perpetual fear of situations, people or activities, which if not treated and overcome has the potential to ruin personal, work and social life.
To have some fear is necessary to avoid dangerous situations and in most cases is reasonable and rational. However, what most people would consider mundane, harmless and ordinary, to some would be frightening and develop into full blown phobias.
The following are just some examples of weird phobias:
Ablutophobia
This is a phobia of cleaning, bathing and washing, more prevalent in emotionally unstable women and children.
Chorophobia
Very difficult to believe, but this is a phobia of dancing, generally felt to be a joyful and enjoyable pastime.
Consecotaleophobia
Fear of chopsticks! Probably arising from a previous traumatic experience.
Arachibutyrophobia
The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth, so swallowing rather than chewing is the order of the day amongst sufferers.
Anablephobia
The fear of looking up. Just think what sufferers miss out on. The sky, sunsets, rainbows.....
Estiophobia
The fear of clothes, or more specifically, a particular type or material. Usually, this condition is found in those that are overweight and middle-aged, who think that clothes make them look worse.
Genuphobia
This is the fear of knees, which could be your own or those of someone else.
Scopophobia
The fear of being looked at, which has obvious adverse implications on social activities.
Euphobia
Some people have a fear of hearing good news, believing that bad news is sure to follow!
Allodoxaphobia
This is the fear of the opinions of other people, particularly about personality, clothes, appearance, home, in fact just about everything!
This phobias list could go on and on, with endless examples of what many people believe to be strange and weird phobias. To those that suffer however, these phobias are far from strange, but are debilitating and life affecting to say the least.
If you are unfortunate enough to have fears, anxieties or phobias, you will need some sort of support to prevent them from taking over your life. Fortunately, there are several different approaches that you can use to lead you to successful outcomes.
A so-called weird phobia is something that is considered to be treatable nowadays, either by using therapy options or medication, both of which will help in finding solutions to your fears.
If you are interested in learning more about [http://www.strange-phobias.blogspot.com/]weird phobias and treatments, you will want to visit my website, where you will find the information you need to overcome your fears and phobias. Visit http://www.strange-phobias.blogspot.com for the solutions
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Pteromerhanophobia - What Causes a Fear of Flying?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Roger_Clinton]Roger Clinton
Pteromerhanophobia or a fear of flying has the potential to seriously affect your life in more ways than you would think. For those that suffer, the results have included stopping flying altogether, causing job opportunities to be missed, family gatherings and holidays cancelled or avoided. A totally debilitating phobia.
What causes a fear of flying will vary from person to person. A previous bad event such as severe turbulence may be enough, whereas others may just feel anxious through feeling trapped at altitude. It could also involve a mistrust of the flight crew or a total lack of confidence in the aircraft to remain airborne.
What is important to remember however, is that there is really nothing to fear, whatever the underlying individual cause of the anxiety. Even those that have flown through turbulence have never been in real danger, because the aircraft of today are manufactured to such a high standard that they can easily cope with the sort of turbulence that may typically be encountered. Even danger from engine failure is drastically minimized due to the sophisticated level of the safety systems installed.
That is not to say that anxiety and panic attacks that occur during a flight are not uncomfortable, far from it.The physical and emotional reactions of someone with a fear of flying are just real as if something dangerous actually were happening.
Some of the more common symptoms that may be present include:
- Breathing difficulties
- Chest pains and heart palpitations
- Sweating and dizziness
- Vomiting
- Muscle tension
- Dry mouth
- Abdominal pains
The feeling of loss of control can be overpowering and convince sufferers that they are in extreme danger. Although frightening, this perception of danger is just that, and not real. Easy to say, but true nevertheless.
A really good way of overcoming this fear of flying is to follow a systematic approach to treatment, which covers how safe flying is, as well as teaching how to modify reactions to flying, so enabling an end to anxiety and panic whilst flying.
One such system is The Takeoff Today Program, which teaches all this and more. It makes use of written, audio and video material, as well as free information and reports to download. All this instructional material helps sufferers answer their most common questions, by using interviews with pilots, flight crews and other experts within the aviation industry, all aimed to help you overcome your fear of flying. [http://www.fear-of-flying-phobia.blogspot.com]Fear of flying can be a totally debilitating condition that forces sufferers to miss out on so much of life. If you are suffering, you can beat it and start living life to the full again. Visit http://www.strange-phobias.blogspot.com to find out how to overcome your fear of flying, as well as other phobias and fears.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Pteromerhanophobia---What-Causes-a-Fear-of-Flying?&id=6442180] Pteromerhanophobia - What Causes a Fear of Flying?
Pteromerhanophobia or a fear of flying has the potential to seriously affect your life in more ways than you would think. For those that suffer, the results have included stopping flying altogether, causing job opportunities to be missed, family gatherings and holidays cancelled or avoided. A totally debilitating phobia.
What causes a fear of flying will vary from person to person. A previous bad event such as severe turbulence may be enough, whereas others may just feel anxious through feeling trapped at altitude. It could also involve a mistrust of the flight crew or a total lack of confidence in the aircraft to remain airborne.
What is important to remember however, is that there is really nothing to fear, whatever the underlying individual cause of the anxiety. Even those that have flown through turbulence have never been in real danger, because the aircraft of today are manufactured to such a high standard that they can easily cope with the sort of turbulence that may typically be encountered. Even danger from engine failure is drastically minimized due to the sophisticated level of the safety systems installed.
That is not to say that anxiety and panic attacks that occur during a flight are not uncomfortable, far from it.The physical and emotional reactions of someone with a fear of flying are just real as if something dangerous actually were happening.
Some of the more common symptoms that may be present include:
- Breathing difficulties
- Chest pains and heart palpitations
- Sweating and dizziness
- Vomiting
- Muscle tension
- Dry mouth
- Abdominal pains
The feeling of loss of control can be overpowering and convince sufferers that they are in extreme danger. Although frightening, this perception of danger is just that, and not real. Easy to say, but true nevertheless.
A really good way of overcoming this fear of flying is to follow a systematic approach to treatment, which covers how safe flying is, as well as teaching how to modify reactions to flying, so enabling an end to anxiety and panic whilst flying.
One such system is The Takeoff Today Program, which teaches all this and more. It makes use of written, audio and video material, as well as free information and reports to download. All this instructional material helps sufferers answer their most common questions, by using interviews with pilots, flight crews and other experts within the aviation industry, all aimed to help you overcome your fear of flying. [http://www.fear-of-flying-phobia.blogspot.com]Fear of flying can be a totally debilitating condition that forces sufferers to miss out on so much of life. If you are suffering, you can beat it and start living life to the full again. Visit http://www.strange-phobias.blogspot.com to find out how to overcome your fear of flying, as well as other phobias and fears.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
How to Start To Overcome Your Fear of Flying
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kari_Farmer]Kari Farmer
Terrified of flying? Many people are. One study done by Opinion Research Corporation asked 2117 adults about their level of fear of flying. It was reported that 18.1% answered that they were afraid of flying while an additional 12.6% reported anxiety in regards to flying. That means that about 650 of those questioned have some level of anxiety or fear of flying. That's a large portion of people!
The best thing you can do when it comes to fear of flying is to take action to get over the fear. If you sit around and let it control you then you may start to cancel important flights or let it cause havoc on your health as intense fear causes stress on the body and stress affects the body's health.
Here are some ways to help you to start to take action to overcome your fear of flying.
Pinpoint Your Exact Fear
Maybe you are scared of the plane crashing or maybe you are scared of the plane running out of gas. There are many fears that you can have about flying and you need to figure out what your exact fear is before you can do anything about it. If you are fearful of more than one thing than admit it!
Once you have figured out what you are scared of write down all of your fears and the reasons you are scared. Decide whether any of those fears are irrational fears. These would most likely be fears of the plane roof flying off or something similar seen in a movie or TV show.
Knowledge is Power
In the case of fear of flying, ignorance is NOT bliss. Many fears can be alleviated through knowledge. The more you know the less you have to be afraid of, especially if your fear is an irrational fear.
Take the time to learn about planes and flying and focus on the areas you are scared of. If you are worried about the gas running out before you get to your destination than research how planes fuel up and the precautions they take to ensure the proper amount of fuel. Also, research what would happen in case of an empty fuel tank so you can see that procedures would be set in place.
Planes haven't just started taking to the sky. There are set procedures in place and emergency procedures as well. They got it covered so to speak. Get out there and find out how they operate and you will find that your fear of flying will start to alleviate a bit.
Relax Yourself Before Takeoff
If you have a fear of flying then the last thing you want to do is get hyped up on caffeine or sugar before you flight. And while it may be tempting to order a drink before your flight you may find yourself even more anxious after your drink has been downed.
The best thing you can do is bring some calming music, some natural relaxants, and your best frame of mind. Once you sit in your seat on the plane get all of your calming things out and focus on them. If you have chosen music to relax with then get your earphones in your ears and start to drift into a happy place that you have set out for yourself.
You may want to read the fact sheet that is in the pocket in front of your seat. This will give you even further knowledge about the plane that you are on. Remember that knowledge is power.
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Terrified of flying? Many people are. One study done by Opinion Research Corporation asked 2117 adults about their level of fear of flying. It was reported that 18.1% answered that they were afraid of flying while an additional 12.6% reported anxiety in regards to flying. That means that about 650 of those questioned have some level of anxiety or fear of flying. That's a large portion of people!
The best thing you can do when it comes to fear of flying is to take action to get over the fear. If you sit around and let it control you then you may start to cancel important flights or let it cause havoc on your health as intense fear causes stress on the body and stress affects the body's health.
Here are some ways to help you to start to take action to overcome your fear of flying.
Pinpoint Your Exact Fear
Maybe you are scared of the plane crashing or maybe you are scared of the plane running out of gas. There are many fears that you can have about flying and you need to figure out what your exact fear is before you can do anything about it. If you are fearful of more than one thing than admit it!
Once you have figured out what you are scared of write down all of your fears and the reasons you are scared. Decide whether any of those fears are irrational fears. These would most likely be fears of the plane roof flying off or something similar seen in a movie or TV show.
Knowledge is Power
In the case of fear of flying, ignorance is NOT bliss. Many fears can be alleviated through knowledge. The more you know the less you have to be afraid of, especially if your fear is an irrational fear.
Take the time to learn about planes and flying and focus on the areas you are scared of. If you are worried about the gas running out before you get to your destination than research how planes fuel up and the precautions they take to ensure the proper amount of fuel. Also, research what would happen in case of an empty fuel tank so you can see that procedures would be set in place.
Planes haven't just started taking to the sky. There are set procedures in place and emergency procedures as well. They got it covered so to speak. Get out there and find out how they operate and you will find that your fear of flying will start to alleviate a bit.
Relax Yourself Before Takeoff
If you have a fear of flying then the last thing you want to do is get hyped up on caffeine or sugar before you flight. And while it may be tempting to order a drink before your flight you may find yourself even more anxious after your drink has been downed.
The best thing you can do is bring some calming music, some natural relaxants, and your best frame of mind. Once you sit in your seat on the plane get all of your calming things out and focus on them. If you have chosen music to relax with then get your earphones in your ears and start to drift into a happy place that you have set out for yourself.
You may want to read the fact sheet that is in the pocket in front of your seat. This will give you even further knowledge about the plane that you are on. Remember that knowledge is power.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
The Fear of Old People
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So you don't like old people, I get it. They smell like medicine, they have tubes connecting their splotchy tissue-paper arms to all sorts of machines, and they always have white gobs in the corners of their mouths. You may suffer from Gerontophobia. To those with an old person phobia, the elderly may well be a constant reminder of the decaying existence that lies just beyond the river bend, and of course - death.
I get that you love your grandma, and so do I (love mine that is). So why is it that she grosses you out so much?
It is said that the fear of the elderly is caused by young people not believing that they share any common ground with old folks. If young is beautiful then old is a saggy sack. If young is tomorrow then old is so last year. On the flip-flop side, old people can resent youngsters for everything they no longer have and in turn fear their own aging process. The thought of getting put out on the ice floe with the best years behind you would probably suck.
It is this fear that fuels the ever-growing Anti-Aging Market which is estimated at over 500 Billion dollars worldwide. With so much to gain many companies spend a lot of money getting the message out there that young = good and old = bad. It is a concept very much integrated with our culture where celebrities look younger every year and natural aging is the way of the past.
How can I get over my fear of old people and getting old?
1. Become aware that your fear of the elderly and aging is not yours. It was likely put there large corporations so you will buy buy buy!
2. A recent article in The Economist found that the average person is happy in their youth, sinks deeper and deeper into depression as they age until they hit that "mid-life crisis" age around 50 years old. As a we age beyond 50, people tend to get more and more happy!
3. Get to know the elderly in your life as real people. Hear their stories and have some empathy. These people had a first kiss, had big dreams, made sacrifices, had families, loved, lost, and all the rest of what makes up a life.
4. Remember that it is a lucky person who lives long enough to gross young people out!
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So you don't like old people, I get it. They smell like medicine, they have tubes connecting their splotchy tissue-paper arms to all sorts of machines, and they always have white gobs in the corners of their mouths. You may suffer from Gerontophobia. To those with an old person phobia, the elderly may well be a constant reminder of the decaying existence that lies just beyond the river bend, and of course - death.
I get that you love your grandma, and so do I (love mine that is). So why is it that she grosses you out so much?
It is said that the fear of the elderly is caused by young people not believing that they share any common ground with old folks. If young is beautiful then old is a saggy sack. If young is tomorrow then old is so last year. On the flip-flop side, old people can resent youngsters for everything they no longer have and in turn fear their own aging process. The thought of getting put out on the ice floe with the best years behind you would probably suck.
It is this fear that fuels the ever-growing Anti-Aging Market which is estimated at over 500 Billion dollars worldwide. With so much to gain many companies spend a lot of money getting the message out there that young = good and old = bad. It is a concept very much integrated with our culture where celebrities look younger every year and natural aging is the way of the past.
How can I get over my fear of old people and getting old?
1. Become aware that your fear of the elderly and aging is not yours. It was likely put there large corporations so you will buy buy buy!
2. A recent article in The Economist found that the average person is happy in their youth, sinks deeper and deeper into depression as they age until they hit that "mid-life crisis" age around 50 years old. As a we age beyond 50, people tend to get more and more happy!
3. Get to know the elderly in your life as real people. Hear their stories and have some empathy. These people had a first kiss, had big dreams, made sacrifices, had families, loved, lost, and all the rest of what makes up a life.
4. Remember that it is a lucky person who lives long enough to gross young people out!
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Fear Vs Phobia - What's The Difference?
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A lot of the time, the words fear and phobia are used interchangeably. But the English language has a lot of subtleties and the distinction between the two words - whilst subtle - is real. So, what's the difference between a fear of something and a phobia of something?
What is fear?
The dictionary definition of fear is "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat."
Which doesn't sound too ominous at first glance.
After all, an unpleasant emotion could be almost anything from a tear coming to your eye right the way through to out and out revulsion. And all points in between.
Fear can be a good thing. It's the kind of emotion that causes us to flee from situations and events that could be harmful to us. So that cliff edge that you were about to step over causes a feeling of fear that's powerful enough for you to take a step back and save yourself from plunging into the abyss.
Likewise the confrontation with an angry wolf or bear or automobile (to use a more likely occurrence) can induce enough fear to give your survival instincts enough time to kick in and save you from an unpleasant experience.
So, strictly speaking, a fear is based on a reasonably rational assumption about something that could cause you harm in some way, shape or form.
What is a phobia?
Again, to quote the dictionary definition, a phobia is "an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something."
So, at its most basic, a phobia is a fear that's on steroids. The normal fear you have of something has taken a step up and is now bigger and bolder than a regular fear or worry about something. Chances are that you've broken out in a cold sweat or are already running for the hills rather than facing whatever it is that you have a phobia of.
But delving deeper into that dictionary definition, you can see that a phobia doesn't have to be based on anything that's actually rational.
A fear of a grizzly bear that turned extreme would still be based on the fact that the creature is likely to be more powerful than you and isn't really Yogi Bear in disguise.
An irrational fear is something different completely, which is where it turns into a phobia.
Phobias can cover all sorts of topics. They can be an extreme version of a fear of heights where, for instance, you won't go within half a mile of a cliff edge.
Or they can get you to panic about something that near enough everyone else treats as normal - crossing a bridge, being part of a crowd, that kind of thing.
Do fears and phobias ever meet?
There's sometimes a crossover involved between fears and phobias.
Something like a fear of public speaking is quite common. But if you take it to an extreme then it can turn itself into a phobia and mean that you will do everything you can to avoid the problem.
So there's not always a clear cut difference between fears and phobias.
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A lot of the time, the words fear and phobia are used interchangeably. But the English language has a lot of subtleties and the distinction between the two words - whilst subtle - is real. So, what's the difference between a fear of something and a phobia of something?
What is fear?
The dictionary definition of fear is "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat."
Which doesn't sound too ominous at first glance.
After all, an unpleasant emotion could be almost anything from a tear coming to your eye right the way through to out and out revulsion. And all points in between.
Fear can be a good thing. It's the kind of emotion that causes us to flee from situations and events that could be harmful to us. So that cliff edge that you were about to step over causes a feeling of fear that's powerful enough for you to take a step back and save yourself from plunging into the abyss.
Likewise the confrontation with an angry wolf or bear or automobile (to use a more likely occurrence) can induce enough fear to give your survival instincts enough time to kick in and save you from an unpleasant experience.
So, strictly speaking, a fear is based on a reasonably rational assumption about something that could cause you harm in some way, shape or form.
What is a phobia?
Again, to quote the dictionary definition, a phobia is "an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something."
So, at its most basic, a phobia is a fear that's on steroids. The normal fear you have of something has taken a step up and is now bigger and bolder than a regular fear or worry about something. Chances are that you've broken out in a cold sweat or are already running for the hills rather than facing whatever it is that you have a phobia of.
But delving deeper into that dictionary definition, you can see that a phobia doesn't have to be based on anything that's actually rational.
A fear of a grizzly bear that turned extreme would still be based on the fact that the creature is likely to be more powerful than you and isn't really Yogi Bear in disguise.
An irrational fear is something different completely, which is where it turns into a phobia.
Phobias can cover all sorts of topics. They can be an extreme version of a fear of heights where, for instance, you won't go within half a mile of a cliff edge.
Or they can get you to panic about something that near enough everyone else treats as normal - crossing a bridge, being part of a crowd, that kind of thing.
Do fears and phobias ever meet?
There's sometimes a crossover involved between fears and phobias.
Something like a fear of public speaking is quite common. But if you take it to an extreme then it can turn itself into a phobia and mean that you will do everything you can to avoid the problem.
So there's not always a clear cut difference between fears and phobias.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
How to Get Over a Fear of Dogs
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Dogs are supposed to be man's best friend. But that doesn't stop them from being scary at times -- after all, one of their functions as our best friend is to protect us from things. So they can bare their teeth, bark like a four legged burglar alarm and generally be aggressive if they need to be. What can you do if you have a fear of dogs?
Find a friendly dog to train yourself with
In much the same way as Caspar is a friendly ghost, there are friendly dogs who you can practice your skills on and start ot wean yourself off the fear you have of our canine friends.
Generally speaking, dogs don't have the canine equivalent of small man syndrome, so the smaller dogs are often the best place to start this.
Find one of your friends who has a dog that's generally friendly - one that is good with children is an excellent start - and see how you get on.
Start by being in the same house as the dog. Maybe with the doors closed so that there's no immediate risk of an encounter with your four legged foe.
Then move up to the dog being in the same room as you, but on a lead that's firmly held by their owner. So long as you've chosen the "correct" dog, there should be no bared teeth or growls. Just a tentative wag of a tail which will show you that the furry creature isn't all bad.
After that, see whether you can bring yourself to actually touch the dog. Bring your hand slowly up to it, so that the dog can sniff you (that's what dogs do on a regular basis - their sense of smell is acute).
There's a chance that at this stage the dog will try to lick your hand - that's fine. Allow this to happen, rather than instinctively recoiling from this friendly advance.
Finally, see whether you can bring yourself to stroke the dog you've met. If it helps, think of it as a live, warm, cuddly toy that will interact with you. There's a good chance that the dog you used to be scared of will react well to this - a lack of growling is a good indication, tail wagging is another one (although some dogs can confuse you by growling or barking and wagging their tail at the same time!)
Think about hypnosis
Helping you to conquer your fear of dogs is one of the things that hypnosis does well.
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Listening to a hypnosis download is discrete - there's no need to tell anyone what you're doing - and the track will work with your subconscious mind to change how you react to an encounter with a dog. This is a simple process and doesn't need anything more from you than listening to the hypnosis MP3 and letting it work its magic.
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Dogs are supposed to be man's best friend. But that doesn't stop them from being scary at times -- after all, one of their functions as our best friend is to protect us from things. So they can bare their teeth, bark like a four legged burglar alarm and generally be aggressive if they need to be. What can you do if you have a fear of dogs?
Find a friendly dog to train yourself with
In much the same way as Caspar is a friendly ghost, there are friendly dogs who you can practice your skills on and start ot wean yourself off the fear you have of our canine friends.
Generally speaking, dogs don't have the canine equivalent of small man syndrome, so the smaller dogs are often the best place to start this.
Find one of your friends who has a dog that's generally friendly - one that is good with children is an excellent start - and see how you get on.
Start by being in the same house as the dog. Maybe with the doors closed so that there's no immediate risk of an encounter with your four legged foe.
Then move up to the dog being in the same room as you, but on a lead that's firmly held by their owner. So long as you've chosen the "correct" dog, there should be no bared teeth or growls. Just a tentative wag of a tail which will show you that the furry creature isn't all bad.
After that, see whether you can bring yourself to actually touch the dog. Bring your hand slowly up to it, so that the dog can sniff you (that's what dogs do on a regular basis - their sense of smell is acute).
There's a chance that at this stage the dog will try to lick your hand - that's fine. Allow this to happen, rather than instinctively recoiling from this friendly advance.
Finally, see whether you can bring yourself to stroke the dog you've met. If it helps, think of it as a live, warm, cuddly toy that will interact with you. There's a good chance that the dog you used to be scared of will react well to this - a lack of growling is a good indication, tail wagging is another one (although some dogs can confuse you by growling or barking and wagging their tail at the same time!)
Think about hypnosis
Helping you to conquer your fear of dogs is one of the things that hypnosis does well.
If you've tried the first approach but still can't stand to be in the same room as a dog, let along pet one, then it's time to get your rational mind out of the equation and that's the kind of thing that hypnosis does naturally.
Listening to a hypnosis download is discrete - there's no need to tell anyone what you're doing - and the track will work with your subconscious mind to change how you react to an encounter with a dog. This is a simple process and doesn't need anything more from you than listening to the hypnosis MP3 and letting it work its magic.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Intense Phobias
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Johnson]Trevor Johnson
Phobias are bad enough at the best of times. But when they turn from a "regular" phobia into an intense phobia, they're really bad news. So what - if anything - can you do to overcome an intense phobia and get back to normality or at least something close to normality?
Break up your phobia
Chances are that if your intense phobia is really big then it's made up of a lot of smaller component fears. In much the same way as a car or a cell phone isn't just one amorphous mass but is made up of lots of smaller bits.
Pretend that you're back in school in a biology lesson and lay your problem out on the desk or table in front of you. This is probably best done on a piece of paper or a computer screen.
Then split it out into minute detail.
So if you have a fear of public speaking that might break down into things like: standing up in front of a group of people; reading your speech without tripping over things too often; dealing with computer glitches when the slides don't move as they id when you rehearsed; dealing with unexpected (or even expected) questions from your audience; and so on.
There's an outside chance that even this small exercise will dissipate your fear. But that's not the most likely outcome.
It's more likely that you will look at the individual parts that are ganging up on you and think "they're not too bad on their own, but when they're all in the same place that's different".
Which is a perfectly normal reaction.
Bully the weakest parts of your intense phobia
In normal life, bullying obviously isn't a good choice.
But we're dealing with an intense situation here and that calls for intense measures.
Fears are - by their very nature - quite fragile things once you get under their skin.
So bullying - or working on - your fears away is quite acceptable and actually works a treat.
Just like happened in the playground, pick on the weakest link first. Then chip away at its edges until it begins to dissolve.
Do the same with the next weakest component of your phobia.
And keep doing this for the next few days or weeks.
You'll be pleasantly surprised how well this works.
If you're currently at the top end of the scale - a ten on a 1 to 10 measure for instance - then chipping away at the edges may only nudge it down slightly. Maybe imperceptibly at first.
But keep working on it and you'll gradually knock it back to "only" a 9 rating.
And keep working on it some more.
Because once you get your intense fear down to a fairly regular score of around 5 out of 10, it will do the rest of the work itself. Which sounds weird at first but works brilliantly near enough all the time.
If you're still skeptical, try it on a nervous fear to start with - one that's only part way up the scale - and see how it melts into the background with very little help from you.
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Phobias are bad enough at the best of times. But when they turn from a "regular" phobia into an intense phobia, they're really bad news. So what - if anything - can you do to overcome an intense phobia and get back to normality or at least something close to normality?
Break up your phobia
Chances are that if your intense phobia is really big then it's made up of a lot of smaller component fears. In much the same way as a car or a cell phone isn't just one amorphous mass but is made up of lots of smaller bits.
Pretend that you're back in school in a biology lesson and lay your problem out on the desk or table in front of you. This is probably best done on a piece of paper or a computer screen.
Then split it out into minute detail.
So if you have a fear of public speaking that might break down into things like: standing up in front of a group of people; reading your speech without tripping over things too often; dealing with computer glitches when the slides don't move as they id when you rehearsed; dealing with unexpected (or even expected) questions from your audience; and so on.
There's an outside chance that even this small exercise will dissipate your fear. But that's not the most likely outcome.
It's more likely that you will look at the individual parts that are ganging up on you and think "they're not too bad on their own, but when they're all in the same place that's different".
Which is a perfectly normal reaction.
Bully the weakest parts of your intense phobia
In normal life, bullying obviously isn't a good choice.
But we're dealing with an intense situation here and that calls for intense measures.
Fears are - by their very nature - quite fragile things once you get under their skin.
So bullying - or working on - your fears away is quite acceptable and actually works a treat.
Just like happened in the playground, pick on the weakest link first. Then chip away at its edges until it begins to dissolve.
Do the same with the next weakest component of your phobia.
And keep doing this for the next few days or weeks.
You'll be pleasantly surprised how well this works.
If you're currently at the top end of the scale - a ten on a 1 to 10 measure for instance - then chipping away at the edges may only nudge it down slightly. Maybe imperceptibly at first.
But keep working on it and you'll gradually knock it back to "only" a 9 rating.
And keep working on it some more.
Because once you get your intense fear down to a fairly regular score of around 5 out of 10, it will do the rest of the work itself. Which sounds weird at first but works brilliantly near enough all the time.
If you're still skeptical, try it on a nervous fear to start with - one that's only part way up the scale - and see how it melts into the background with very little help from you.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Agoraphobia Help - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Are you searching for Agoraphobia help? First things first, the extremely extensive definition of agoraphobia is 'fear of being outdoors, or in a scenario that's difficult to get away from'. Lots of people suffer from this sort of fear, but the occurrence of the anxiousness episodes is under-reported due to the proven fact that individuals study the way to avoid the circumstances which set off an anxiety assault. Numerous patients do not even get diagnosed for his or her specific issue which tends to make another severe problem and a hurdle to therapy.
Agoraphobia Help - The Causes Of Agoraphobia
Scientific research have come up with a number of ideas concerning the reasons of agoraphobia, however the checklist is far from being exhaustive:
-frequent recurrence of anxiety-producing events;
-genetic predisposition;
-powerful inner conflicts;
-mental health issues and so on.
There's usually a combination of elements which lead to the appearance of agoraphobia. Every clinical situation has its personal uniqueness, and statistical reviews turn out to be all the more difficult to make under the circumstances.
Agoraphobia Help - The Signs And Symptoms Of Agoraphobia
The PANIC Attack is the most common manifestation of agoraphobia, plus it usually signifies most fear cases. The physiological reactions right here include:
-accelerated heartbeat;
-intense fear;
-dizziness;
-nausea and diarrhea.
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Individuals who are beneath much more mental or emotional tension have a greater likelihood of creating agoraphobia. The issue gets manifest between teenage years and early adulthood, however it is not unusual to impact middle-aged people either.
The risks are greater for individuals who are divorced, emotionally out of balance, that earn a low income and suffer from all kinds of insecurities. However, Caucasians are more exposed to agoraphobia compared to African-Americans, Hispanics or Asians.
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Even if there's no particular test for agoraphobia, you ought to look for medical assistance with a professional to be able to have your medical background evaluated. The Gp will initially try to determine if there's not a hidden physical reason underlying the problem and causing difficulty, and if they are not found, you will be referred to a mental health specialist or medical psychologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral treatment are utilized for your treatment of agoraphobia along with medicines such as serotonin inhibitors like Prozac or Zoloft and small tranquilizers through the bezodiazepine groups. Beta-blockers are another kind of drugs utilized for your therapy of agoraphobia along with other fears in general. However, these medications merely keep symptoms beneath control with out becoming a remedy.
The therapy ought to be carefully monitored by a specialist that might suggest adjustments in drug doses if necessary. Psychiatric therapy however is always a must when it comes to agoraphobia help and it actually assists one beat the fear for good.
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Are you searching for Agoraphobia help? First things first, the extremely extensive definition of agoraphobia is 'fear of being outdoors, or in a scenario that's difficult to get away from'. Lots of people suffer from this sort of fear, but the occurrence of the anxiousness episodes is under-reported due to the proven fact that individuals study the way to avoid the circumstances which set off an anxiety assault. Numerous patients do not even get diagnosed for his or her specific issue which tends to make another severe problem and a hurdle to therapy.
Agoraphobia Help - The Causes Of Agoraphobia
Scientific research have come up with a number of ideas concerning the reasons of agoraphobia, however the checklist is far from being exhaustive:
-frequent recurrence of anxiety-producing events;
-genetic predisposition;
-powerful inner conflicts;
-mental health issues and so on.
There's usually a combination of elements which lead to the appearance of agoraphobia. Every clinical situation has its personal uniqueness, and statistical reviews turn out to be all the more difficult to make under the circumstances.
Agoraphobia Help - The Signs And Symptoms Of Agoraphobia
The PANIC Attack is the most common manifestation of agoraphobia, plus it usually signifies most fear cases. The physiological reactions right here include:
-accelerated heartbeat;
-intense fear;
-dizziness;
-nausea and diarrhea.
Agoraphobia Help - Risks!
Individuals who are beneath much more mental or emotional tension have a greater likelihood of creating agoraphobia. The issue gets manifest between teenage years and early adulthood, however it is not unusual to impact middle-aged people either.
The risks are greater for individuals who are divorced, emotionally out of balance, that earn a low income and suffer from all kinds of insecurities. However, Caucasians are more exposed to agoraphobia compared to African-Americans, Hispanics or Asians.
Agoraphobia Help - Diagnosis And Treatment
Even if there's no particular test for agoraphobia, you ought to look for medical assistance with a professional to be able to have your medical background evaluated. The Gp will initially try to determine if there's not a hidden physical reason underlying the problem and causing difficulty, and if they are not found, you will be referred to a mental health specialist or medical psychologist for diagnosis and treatment.
Psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral treatment are utilized for your treatment of agoraphobia along with medicines such as serotonin inhibitors like Prozac or Zoloft and small tranquilizers through the bezodiazepine groups. Beta-blockers are another kind of drugs utilized for your therapy of agoraphobia along with other fears in general. However, these medications merely keep symptoms beneath control with out becoming a remedy.
The therapy ought to be carefully monitored by a specialist that might suggest adjustments in drug doses if necessary. Psychiatric therapy however is always a must when it comes to agoraphobia help and it actually assists one beat the fear for good.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
How to Overcome a Fear of Doctors
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Trevor_Johnson]Trevor Johnson
Doctors have a wide ranging remit. They can examine near enough any part of your body - they'll likely leave your teeth to the care of your dentist, but that's about the only thing that's off limits to a doctor. So it's not exactly unnatural to be worried about a visit to your doctor. Here are some tips to help you overcome your fear of doctors.
Pinpoint your fear
There are likely to be lots of component parts making up your fear of doctors.
It could be a fear of the unknown because you don't know what they're going to diagnose. Or it could white coat syndrome, where you're worried about the power exerted by a stranger over the next part of your life. A fear of doctors could also be related to a fear of needles, even though it's more likely to be a nurse who is wielding that sharp object than the doctor themselves.
If you can split your fear up into these component parts, it's easier to tackle each one individually, chipping away at the edges of your phobia until it vanishes.
Decide whether visiting your doctor is worse than not visiting them
If you've just got a tickle in your throat or something else that could be cured or lessened by a visit to a your local pharmacy, there's not likely to be much need to visit your doctor. Although the usual caveat of "if symptoms persist" applies here just as much as it does elsewhere.
But if your symptoms aren't something that your friendly neighborhood pharmacist can deal with then you will have to pluck up the courage and book an appointment with your family doctor.
If that's the case, try to book the appointment sooner rather than later. That will give you less chance of developing cold feet and canceling the visit. It will also give you less time to wind yourself up about the inevitable meeting.
Bring a friend
Unless your visit to your doctor is about something that is very embarrassing (and there could well be a clinic you can visit for that!) then bring a friend to the appointment with you. You can chat with them on the journey and pass the time of day in the waiting room when the booked appointment time comes and goes without your name being called.
Your friend should be understanding - ideally you don't want to bring someone who is going to make your fear of doctors even worse - but strict enough not to let you back out of the appointment at the last minute. Hopefully they won't need to frog march you from reception to the actual doctors' room. But if that's likely to be your reaction then a couple of strong armed friends may be a way to overcome your fear, at least for a short time.
Use hypnosis
Fear tends to lurk in our minds in the most unlikely places. And using a hypnotist or a downloadable hypnosis MP3 to sort out your fear of doctors could at least take the edge off your nervousness enough to allow you to make the visit happen.
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Doctors have a wide ranging remit. They can examine near enough any part of your body - they'll likely leave your teeth to the care of your dentist, but that's about the only thing that's off limits to a doctor. So it's not exactly unnatural to be worried about a visit to your doctor. Here are some tips to help you overcome your fear of doctors.
Pinpoint your fear
There are likely to be lots of component parts making up your fear of doctors.
It could be a fear of the unknown because you don't know what they're going to diagnose. Or it could white coat syndrome, where you're worried about the power exerted by a stranger over the next part of your life. A fear of doctors could also be related to a fear of needles, even though it's more likely to be a nurse who is wielding that sharp object than the doctor themselves.
If you can split your fear up into these component parts, it's easier to tackle each one individually, chipping away at the edges of your phobia until it vanishes.
Decide whether visiting your doctor is worse than not visiting them
If you've just got a tickle in your throat or something else that could be cured or lessened by a visit to a your local pharmacy, there's not likely to be much need to visit your doctor. Although the usual caveat of "if symptoms persist" applies here just as much as it does elsewhere.
But if your symptoms aren't something that your friendly neighborhood pharmacist can deal with then you will have to pluck up the courage and book an appointment with your family doctor.
If that's the case, try to book the appointment sooner rather than later. That will give you less chance of developing cold feet and canceling the visit. It will also give you less time to wind yourself up about the inevitable meeting.
Bring a friend
Unless your visit to your doctor is about something that is very embarrassing (and there could well be a clinic you can visit for that!) then bring a friend to the appointment with you. You can chat with them on the journey and pass the time of day in the waiting room when the booked appointment time comes and goes without your name being called.
Your friend should be understanding - ideally you don't want to bring someone who is going to make your fear of doctors even worse - but strict enough not to let you back out of the appointment at the last minute. Hopefully they won't need to frog march you from reception to the actual doctors' room. But if that's likely to be your reaction then a couple of strong armed friends may be a way to overcome your fear, at least for a short time.
Use hypnosis
Fear tends to lurk in our minds in the most unlikely places. And using a hypnotist or a downloadable hypnosis MP3 to sort out your fear of doctors could at least take the edge off your nervousness enough to allow you to make the visit happen.
Get more help to [http://hypnosisabc.com/fear-of-doctors/]overcome a fear of doctors with this easy to use [http://hypnosisabc.com/fear-of-doctors/]hypnosis for fear of doctors.
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Afraid of That Little Thing Called a 'Phone?'
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Elizabeth_Hagen]Elizabeth Hagen
There are a lot of fears in running your own business and one is the fear of the phone.
It's not really a fear of the physical phone. That can't hurt us, unless yours has a really loud, annoying ring. It's just a black box sitting on our desk. It's not going to kill us if we pick it up. The real fear is the fear of rejection.
Back when I started my business, I had a booth at a trade show. I had a little form the attendees could fill out and they could check if they were interested in my organizing services and/or my speaking to a group. I came home with about 20 of the forms filled out.
I sat down one day to follow-up by phone with these people and I felt physically ill. It was like I was making cold calls but they were not cold - they were warm calls since they had already expressed interest in my services. I was so afraid of calling them because of the fear of rejection. I would make a call and I'd go do a load of laundry. I'd make a call and I'd make lunch. During the entire day I probably called 5 people total and every time I called I prayed that I'd get their answering machine! It was a horrible, horrible day.
Phone Fear Cure:
The issue was that I was calling to sell. The cure for the phone fear is to not call to sell; call to find out information and if they'd be a right fit for you. Call with the attitude of being curious.
"I'm just calling to see if my services are a right fit for you and if we'd work well together."That's all you're calling for. That takes away all the fear because there's no rejection in that. If they're not interested, that's fine. If they're not a right fit, that's fine. There's no rejection.
Another cure is a strategy we call the Storm Starter Strategy or SSS. The SSS is making one business development phone call a day.
When my coach first told me this, I started to feel ill because of what I just told you about my fear of the phone. I like getting calls, I like giving teleclasses or, if you email me about having me speak to your group about my coaching program, I'll gladly call you back. But I have this thing about just calling up people. But he told me I had to do it and I always listen to my coach. So I started regularly implementing the SSS and my business has exploded because I pick up the phone.
When someone e-mails me about my speaking engagements or my coaching program, I don't e-mail back. I pick up the phone and call them. They are shocked that someone actually called them. We always have a very nice conversation. Whether or not it works out, it's still a very nice conversation. I love Facebook, e-mail, all the social media avenues as much as the next person but we are losing personal connections, and that is hurting our business. Pick up the phone! Look in your database for people who've expressed in an interest in your service before, look for a group you could speak for or call someone you met at a networking event, etc.
Get a small spiral notebook and label it "SSS" for Storm Starter Strategy and start keeping track of these calls every day; one business development phone call a day.
Elizabeth Hagen is a dynamic and inspiring female motivational speaker, the author of Organize with Confidence and offers business coaching services to motivate women to stand out and accelerate their success. You can become more focused and have more momentum, more confidence, and more success. Elizabeth's book "Organize with Confidence!" will change your life and her "Speak Now and Forever Get New Clients Home Study Program" will change your business! Visit http://www.ElizabethHagen.com and receive her eBook "10 Fearless Lessons Every Woman Must Know" as her gift to you.
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There are a lot of fears in running your own business and one is the fear of the phone.
It's not really a fear of the physical phone. That can't hurt us, unless yours has a really loud, annoying ring. It's just a black box sitting on our desk. It's not going to kill us if we pick it up. The real fear is the fear of rejection.
Back when I started my business, I had a booth at a trade show. I had a little form the attendees could fill out and they could check if they were interested in my organizing services and/or my speaking to a group. I came home with about 20 of the forms filled out.
I sat down one day to follow-up by phone with these people and I felt physically ill. It was like I was making cold calls but they were not cold - they were warm calls since they had already expressed interest in my services. I was so afraid of calling them because of the fear of rejection. I would make a call and I'd go do a load of laundry. I'd make a call and I'd make lunch. During the entire day I probably called 5 people total and every time I called I prayed that I'd get their answering machine! It was a horrible, horrible day.
Phone Fear Cure:
The issue was that I was calling to sell. The cure for the phone fear is to not call to sell; call to find out information and if they'd be a right fit for you. Call with the attitude of being curious.
"I'm just calling to see if my services are a right fit for you and if we'd work well together."That's all you're calling for. That takes away all the fear because there's no rejection in that. If they're not interested, that's fine. If they're not a right fit, that's fine. There's no rejection.
Another cure is a strategy we call the Storm Starter Strategy or SSS. The SSS is making one business development phone call a day.
When my coach first told me this, I started to feel ill because of what I just told you about my fear of the phone. I like getting calls, I like giving teleclasses or, if you email me about having me speak to your group about my coaching program, I'll gladly call you back. But I have this thing about just calling up people. But he told me I had to do it and I always listen to my coach. So I started regularly implementing the SSS and my business has exploded because I pick up the phone.
When someone e-mails me about my speaking engagements or my coaching program, I don't e-mail back. I pick up the phone and call them. They are shocked that someone actually called them. We always have a very nice conversation. Whether or not it works out, it's still a very nice conversation. I love Facebook, e-mail, all the social media avenues as much as the next person but we are losing personal connections, and that is hurting our business. Pick up the phone! Look in your database for people who've expressed in an interest in your service before, look for a group you could speak for or call someone you met at a networking event, etc.
Get a small spiral notebook and label it "SSS" for Storm Starter Strategy and start keeping track of these calls every day; one business development phone call a day.
Elizabeth Hagen is a dynamic and inspiring female motivational speaker, the author of Organize with Confidence and offers business coaching services to motivate women to stand out and accelerate their success. You can become more focused and have more momentum, more confidence, and more success. Elizabeth's book "Organize with Confidence!" will change your life and her "Speak Now and Forever Get New Clients Home Study Program" will change your business! Visit http://www.ElizabethHagen.com and receive her eBook "10 Fearless Lessons Every Woman Must Know" as her gift to you.
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
Panic and Children
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tara_Mae_Flannigan]Tara Mae Flannigan
When people talk about panic disorder, they often think of adults suffering from panic attacks. This is a common misconception. The truth is that panic attacks children quite often. Children's feelings and personalities can be very fragile and impressionable, which makes them susceptible to panic attacks. In fact, the most common age for acquiring panic disorder is between the ages of 15 and 19.
Before the teen years, children who suffer from panic attacks or develop panic disorder normally have a stressor in their environment. This stressor causes anxiety. If it isn't addressed, the anxiety can turn into panic attacks. Like adults, the experience of a panic attack can truly scare a child. Being afraid of having another panic attack and having this fear and/or anxiety trigger the attack can develop panic disorder in a child. Stressors can be major life changes, such as moving home or switching schools, instability in the home or a violent environment.
During the teen years, the major life changes that can affect teens and can trigger panic attacks are often connected to the pressure felt by teens. Many of today's teens have to go through major changes between the ages of 15 and 19. Sometimes these are hormonal and physical changes that they can't deal with, other times it has to do with moving away to college and being away from home and feelings of safety for the first time. Also, some teens develop mood problems during the teen years. Mood problems are highly comorbid with panic disorders, and sometimes panic disorder develops as a secondary disorder to a mood disorder.
If parents are attentive enough, they should be able to notice if their child or teen has panic disorder. Commonly, children who are suffering from psychological problems will exhibit changes in behavior. A child may no longer want to play with friends or go to certain places, while a teen may be less willing to socialize. Parents should also be on the look out for other signs of anxiety, such as insomnia (younger children tend to cry at night or have nightmares), or showing signs of worry.
Panic disorder in children and teens should be addressed as soon as possible to keep it from becoming a bigger problem and to prevent the possible development of other psychological disorders. Since panic in children is quite common, it is definitely something parents should be aware of. Protecting children from panic attacks and panic disorder, as well as addressing their problems while young will ensure that they will be able to cope better in life.
Finally, it is also quite common that events that happen in childhood do not affect the person right away. Rather, they affect the person in adulthood, and not necessarily in a way that is easy to connect to the original trauma. This is in fact the premise behind panic-focused psychodynamic therapy. It is the job of the therapist to find the original underlying problem and address it. For example, the divorce or rocky relationship of a person's parents can affect their personal relationships in the future. When a future relationship falls apart, it can stir up the suppressed feelings from childhood, causing a panic attack. It is the therapists job to reveal this insight and help the patient come to terms with the issue.
Most children and teens will be terrified by their first [http://www.panicdisorderattacks.com/]panic attack, but not all of them will tell their parents about it. If you are a parent and anxiety runs in your family, try to observe your child carefully, especially if your family is going through emotionally stressful times. Learn more about what symptoms you should watch out for when you read [http://www.panicdisorderattacks.com/]Perfectly Panic Free.
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When people talk about panic disorder, they often think of adults suffering from panic attacks. This is a common misconception. The truth is that panic attacks children quite often. Children's feelings and personalities can be very fragile and impressionable, which makes them susceptible to panic attacks. In fact, the most common age for acquiring panic disorder is between the ages of 15 and 19.
Before the teen years, children who suffer from panic attacks or develop panic disorder normally have a stressor in their environment. This stressor causes anxiety. If it isn't addressed, the anxiety can turn into panic attacks. Like adults, the experience of a panic attack can truly scare a child. Being afraid of having another panic attack and having this fear and/or anxiety trigger the attack can develop panic disorder in a child. Stressors can be major life changes, such as moving home or switching schools, instability in the home or a violent environment.
During the teen years, the major life changes that can affect teens and can trigger panic attacks are often connected to the pressure felt by teens. Many of today's teens have to go through major changes between the ages of 15 and 19. Sometimes these are hormonal and physical changes that they can't deal with, other times it has to do with moving away to college and being away from home and feelings of safety for the first time. Also, some teens develop mood problems during the teen years. Mood problems are highly comorbid with panic disorders, and sometimes panic disorder develops as a secondary disorder to a mood disorder.
If parents are attentive enough, they should be able to notice if their child or teen has panic disorder. Commonly, children who are suffering from psychological problems will exhibit changes in behavior. A child may no longer want to play with friends or go to certain places, while a teen may be less willing to socialize. Parents should also be on the look out for other signs of anxiety, such as insomnia (younger children tend to cry at night or have nightmares), or showing signs of worry.
Panic disorder in children and teens should be addressed as soon as possible to keep it from becoming a bigger problem and to prevent the possible development of other psychological disorders. Since panic in children is quite common, it is definitely something parents should be aware of. Protecting children from panic attacks and panic disorder, as well as addressing their problems while young will ensure that they will be able to cope better in life.
Finally, it is also quite common that events that happen in childhood do not affect the person right away. Rather, they affect the person in adulthood, and not necessarily in a way that is easy to connect to the original trauma. This is in fact the premise behind panic-focused psychodynamic therapy. It is the job of the therapist to find the original underlying problem and address it. For example, the divorce or rocky relationship of a person's parents can affect their personal relationships in the future. When a future relationship falls apart, it can stir up the suppressed feelings from childhood, causing a panic attack. It is the therapists job to reveal this insight and help the patient come to terms with the issue.
Most children and teens will be terrified by their first [http://www.panicdisorderattacks.com/]panic attack, but not all of them will tell their parents about it. If you are a parent and anxiety runs in your family, try to observe your child carefully, especially if your family is going through emotionally stressful times. Learn more about what symptoms you should watch out for when you read [http://www.panicdisorderattacks.com/]Perfectly Panic Free.
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Friday, March 2, 2012
How Panic and Stress Are Connected
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tara_Mae_Flannigan]Tara Mae Flannigan
Panic and stress are rather closely connected. Stress can trigger panic, and at the same time panic can cause stress. This may lead to a vicious cycle, which contributes to the development of panic disorder in some people. Most of the time, when stress or a stressor triggers panic, the stress taps into underlying issues that the person has. This means the stress itself may not be the direct cause of the panic. It was a catalyst of sorts. However, there are some circumstances when stress seemingly causes panic. This is most easily seen in people with a panic personality.
The panic personality or a personality that makes a person more likely to suffer from panic attacks and/or panic disorder has not been proven or officially recognized by science and psychology. However, some studies done on those who suffer from panic attacks and panic disorder have shown a trend in the personality traits of the patients. Because of this trend, the theory of a panic personality was formed.
A person who has a "panic personality" exhibits or has several or all the following traits:
highly responsible
workaholic
overly cautious
often attempt to avoid stressful situations
low self-esteem or lack of confidence
depend on others for approval
highly sensitive to criticism
hardly or has difficulty expressing feelings (especially anger)
introverted
The personality itself does not lead to panic attacks or panic disorder. Instead, these personality traits can create situations in which the person will develop many unresolved interpersonal conflicts and anxious feelings. This type of personality is also very susceptible to stress, which can add to the build up of anxious feelings within the person.
For example, a teenage girl with low self-esteem and a lack of confidence who has always depended on others for approval and has always been highly sensitive to criticism now has to move away to college. Her college is in a faraway state. Being away from her family and her comfort zone is a big stressor for her. She never tells her parents of her fears and anxiety. She pretends everything is okay.
Since she has always tried avoiding stressful situations, her being an introvert became more pronounced during her first two weeks of college. This was because she was afraid of what they would think of her, and she was anxious about how she would act. Now, college classes are in full swing and the girl finds that the simple act of stepping out the door of her dorm room triggers panic attacks.
In this situation, the girl's personality helped develop her panic attacks. Perhaps there was a lot of pent up anxiety and frustration (aside from not discussing her fears of college) that she kept throughout her teen years, and it was finally triggered by this major life change. The line between panic and stress is rather easily seen.
Remember, it doesn't mean that a person with this personality will end up with panic attacks or panic disorder. It simply makes them more susceptible to it. Apart from the personality traits, other factors need to be present in order to develop the disorder.
Panic and stress almost always go hand in hand. Even if a person does not have the panic personality, stress is very good at triggering panic or unlocking underlying interpersonal issues. When the body is stressed and its tipping point, it needs to release tension. If this isn't done in a healthy manner, panic attacks and panic disorder can develop.
Given that [http://www.panicdisorderattacks.com/]panic and stress are so connected, with one practically causing the other each time, it is no wonder that reducing stress can reduce panic attack frequency. There are plenty of natural and healthy ways to reduce stress, ways that are specially targeted towards reducing panic. Learn more about these techniques at [http://www.panicdisorderattacks.com/]Perfectly Panic Free.
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Panic and stress are rather closely connected. Stress can trigger panic, and at the same time panic can cause stress. This may lead to a vicious cycle, which contributes to the development of panic disorder in some people. Most of the time, when stress or a stressor triggers panic, the stress taps into underlying issues that the person has. This means the stress itself may not be the direct cause of the panic. It was a catalyst of sorts. However, there are some circumstances when stress seemingly causes panic. This is most easily seen in people with a panic personality.
The panic personality or a personality that makes a person more likely to suffer from panic attacks and/or panic disorder has not been proven or officially recognized by science and psychology. However, some studies done on those who suffer from panic attacks and panic disorder have shown a trend in the personality traits of the patients. Because of this trend, the theory of a panic personality was formed.
A person who has a "panic personality" exhibits or has several or all the following traits:
highly responsible
workaholic
overly cautious
often attempt to avoid stressful situations
low self-esteem or lack of confidence
depend on others for approval
highly sensitive to criticism
hardly or has difficulty expressing feelings (especially anger)
introverted
The personality itself does not lead to panic attacks or panic disorder. Instead, these personality traits can create situations in which the person will develop many unresolved interpersonal conflicts and anxious feelings. This type of personality is also very susceptible to stress, which can add to the build up of anxious feelings within the person.
For example, a teenage girl with low self-esteem and a lack of confidence who has always depended on others for approval and has always been highly sensitive to criticism now has to move away to college. Her college is in a faraway state. Being away from her family and her comfort zone is a big stressor for her. She never tells her parents of her fears and anxiety. She pretends everything is okay.
Since she has always tried avoiding stressful situations, her being an introvert became more pronounced during her first two weeks of college. This was because she was afraid of what they would think of her, and she was anxious about how she would act. Now, college classes are in full swing and the girl finds that the simple act of stepping out the door of her dorm room triggers panic attacks.
In this situation, the girl's personality helped develop her panic attacks. Perhaps there was a lot of pent up anxiety and frustration (aside from not discussing her fears of college) that she kept throughout her teen years, and it was finally triggered by this major life change. The line between panic and stress is rather easily seen.
Remember, it doesn't mean that a person with this personality will end up with panic attacks or panic disorder. It simply makes them more susceptible to it. Apart from the personality traits, other factors need to be present in order to develop the disorder.
Panic and stress almost always go hand in hand. Even if a person does not have the panic personality, stress is very good at triggering panic or unlocking underlying interpersonal issues. When the body is stressed and its tipping point, it needs to release tension. If this isn't done in a healthy manner, panic attacks and panic disorder can develop.
Given that [http://www.panicdisorderattacks.com/]panic and stress are so connected, with one practically causing the other each time, it is no wonder that reducing stress can reduce panic attack frequency. There are plenty of natural and healthy ways to reduce stress, ways that are specially targeted towards reducing panic. Learn more about these techniques at [http://www.panicdisorderattacks.com/]Perfectly Panic Free.
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