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Panic Attacks
2006-12-09 19:43:01
Hi I recieved an email requesting help in the case of a teenage boy suffering from panic attacks. As I am not a doctor, and have never met the person in question, I did not want to give out specific advice. I did however want to share some ideas with them, so I wrote the following reply. If anyone cares to differ about any of the advice or has something to add I would be very pleased to hear from you. I have blanked out a small part of the following to protect the privacy of those involved. Hi I am sorry to hear about this chaps current problems, sadly these difficulties are not uncommon amongst teenagers and young adults. I will advise you as best I can as someone who has been in a similar situation and come through it, but I should stress now it would be unethical of me to diagnose or be overly prescriptive as to your next step. I can however give you food for thought. Also, I don't know the --- area but I think the treatments available should be more or less uniform ...
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Celexa, Effexor, know your drug!
2006-08-30 01:51:08
When it comes to anti-depressants, and in particular Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors, one wonders if the doctors that prescribe them have any knowledge about them at all! Through my research I have discovered that doctors seem to know little about what they are prescribing on a daily basis. Let me give you some examples. A doctor once decided to prescribe an anti-depressant for the treatment of insomnia and persistent free-floating anxiety. She told the patient (and I have this from the horse?s mouth) that she would prescribe either Venlafaxine (Effexor) or citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil). When questioned she informed the patient that the side-effect profile and the ease of withdrawal were largely the same with both drugs. As anyone that does a little research can tell you, this is not true. Venlafaxine actually seems to have a much worse side-effect profile than citalopram, and due to its relatively short half life seems to be more difficult to come off (something which ...
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ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WILL NOT TAKE AWAY YOUR FEARS
2006-08-27 19:48:01
By: Stanley Popovich Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don?t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. No matter what you do, you cannot run away or hide from your fears. In these cases, some people will use alcohol or other substances to feel better. Alcohol and substance abuse or any other addictions will not take away your problems and fears. In the short run, they might make you feel better, but in the long run these addictions will only make things worse. So what do you do to make your problems and fears go away? Well, since you can?t runaway from them, then the best solution is to tackle your fears head on no matter how strong they may be. The key is to be smart in how you try to manage these fears. Here are some ways in how to manage your persistent fears and anxieties. The first step is to learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying about how you will get through the r...
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FINDING AND OVERCOMING THE SOURCE OF YOUR FEARS
2006-08-21 19:42:02
By: Stanley Popovich A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears or anxieties, try to learn what is the real source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what is causing your anxieties can go a long way in finding the solution. A person can find the source of his or her own fears by doing
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LEARNING HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR OUT OF CONTROL ANXIETIES
2006-08-20 19:39:02
By: Stanley Popovich Learning how to manage your out of control anxieties can be extremely difficult. The first thing you need to do is to seek the services of a professional and/or counselor who can teach you how to manage your fears and give you the help that you need. In the meantime, here are some ways to cope with your fears and anxieties. The first step is to take a deep breath and try to find something to do to get your mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper, watch TV, play on the computer or do an activity that will give you a fresh perspective on things. This will distract you from your current problem. Most importantly, doing something will give you the self- confidence that you can do your tasks and that you can get through the rest of the day. Remember that things change and events do not stay the same. For instance, you may feel overwhelmed in the mornings with your anxiety and feel that this is how you will fe...
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HOW TO OVERCOME A FEARFUL AND SCARY SITUATION
2006-08-18 19:36:03
By: Stanley Popovich All most everybody worries about what will happen when they face a stressful and scary situation. The prospect of not knowing what to do can be frightening. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage the fear of an upcoming situation. The first thing a person can do is to visualize doing the scary task in their mind. For instance, you and your team have to play in the championship game in front of a large group of people in the next few days. Before the big day comes, imagine yourself playing the game in your mind. Imagine that you are playing in front of a large audience. By playing the game in your mind, you will be better prepared to perform for real when the time comes. Self-Visualization is a great way to reduce the fear and stress of a coming situation. Try to find the motivation from within before performing the task. You will be more successful if you have a solid reason for doing the task. If you are not sure why you a...
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anxiety and eating habits
2006-08-17 19:33:03
Were are what we eat as the old adage goes, but how does this effect panic and anxiety? There are two aspects of food that in my opinion definitely do effect anxiety and panic attacks. Obviously what we eat effects how we feel and our overall emotional state. There are many theories as to what foods we should and should not be eating. Common aggravators are: Wheat products such as bread,
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OUR FEARS AND WORRIES CAN DISTORT THE REALITY OF THE SITUATI
2006-08-17 19:33:03
By: Stanley Popovich At times, our worries and anxieties can overwhelm us. In addition, our worries can distort our perception of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better perspective on things during your anxious moments. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing. A person should take a deep
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FINDING THOSE TECHNIQUES THAT WILL MANAGE YOUR ANXIETIES
2006-08-17 19:33:03
By: Stanley Popovich Are you having trouble finding effective ways to overcome your fears and anxieties? It can be difficult to find all of the answers in managing your anxieties. The best way to overcome your persistent fears is to find those coping skills that effectively mange the fear and anxiety. The first step is to take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk
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ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD WILL NOT TAKE AWAY YOUR FEARS
2006-08-15 19:30:20
By: Stanley Popovich All the money in the world will not take away your fears and anxieties. You can be the most successful person in your business, however your money and success will do nothing in getting rid of your stresses and anxieties. So what do you do to make your fears and anxieties to go away? Well, since money and fame are not the answers, then the best solution is to be smart in how
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NEVER LOSE HOPE IN DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS AND DEPRESSION
2006-08-14 19:27:04
By: Stanley Popovich When your fears and depression have the best of you, it is easy to feel that things will not get any better. This is not true. There is much help available in today?s society and the best way to deal with your fears is to find effective ways to overcome them. As a result, here are some techniques a person can use to help manage their fears and anxieties. You never know when the answers you are looking for will come to your doorstep. Even if the thing that you feared does happen, there are circumstances and factors that you can?t predict which can be used to your advantage. These factors can change everything. Remember: we may be ninety-nine percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is for that one percent to make a world of difference. Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make you feel fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that...
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Anxiety ? To cure or not to cure, that is the question!
2006-08-11 19:21:01
People selling expensive anti-anxiety programmes often tell us that anxiety can be cured. An increasing number of mainstream therapists and the medical establishment tell us the opposite: it is with you for life and can only be managed with therapy and drugs. So what?s the truth? To cure or not to cure ? that is the question. There are two things that need to be cleared up at the very
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WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNOW STRUGGLES WITH FEAR AND ANXIETY
2006-08-11 19:21:01
By: Stanley Popovich What do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can lead them in the right direction and give them the help they need. In addition, here are some other techniques you can use to help the person cope. Learn as much as you
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FACING THE FEAR AND ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN
2006-08-08 19:15:10
By Stanley Popovich All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage this fear of dealing with the unknown. Remember is that no one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty. Even if the thing that you feared does happen there are circumstances and factors that you can?t predict which can be used to your advantage. For instance, let?s say at your place of work that you miss the deadline for a project you have been working on for the last few months. Everything you feared is coming true. Suddenly, your boss comes to your office and tells you that the deadline is extended and that he forgot to tell you the day before. This unknown factor changes everything. Remember: we may be ninety-nine percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is...
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A REVIEW OF TECHNIQUES IN MANAGING YOUR DEPRESSION
2006-08-06 19:12:02
Hi, this is an article that I wanted to share with you... To visit the Anxiety 2 Calm home page, please click here. The following article is By Stanley Popovich Some people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression. One of the ways to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, your afraid that if you do not get that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and just because you don?t get this job promotio...
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Self-Medicating for anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia and
2006-08-06 19:12:02
When you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia (and for that matter depression) alcohol and drug abuse can be a very dangerous thing. Although some people find short term relief from their symptoms it is NEVER a solution. Let?s take anxiety. If one is going through an anxious time a night out involving the consumption of large amounts of alcohol can bring temporary calm. It can also improve mood, raise self-esteem and provide courage. I stress again, all of these things are temporary! They do not last more than a few hours and as the effects of the alcohol wear off symptoms worsen once more. Indeed typically symptoms are worse than they were before the alcohol binge started. Making yourself feel worse isn?t the only danger, it is also possible that in order to battle the new strong symptoms you turn again to alcohol. This is how addiction starts. Some research has suggested that a vast majority of substance addiction started as an attempt to self-medicate for anxiety ...
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Boosting Confidence 2
2006-08-06 19:12:02
In a previous post we talked about a simple trick to improve confidence. And I stress again that making yourself look more confident will make others treat you as if you are more confident and in turn make you feel more confident! This can be very important when battling anxiety. Before we focussed on body language to improve confidence and I want to continue that theme now with a word or two about posture. Posture has long been linked to emotion. The famous Alexander technique links posture with all sorts of physical and mental health benefits. In short, posture can definitely help with breathing, digestion and aches and pains. More about that another day, I want to talk about confidence. People who slouch and have hunched rounded shoulders don?t look confident. They look more nervous, less enthusiastic, less outgoing, less interesting, less brave and less attractive! And just like before, how you look will effect how other people interact with you and, most importantly, how you ...
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Boosting Confidence
2006-08-06 19:12:02
Just a little tip I learnt about confidence When we have anxiety, we tend to suffer low confidence. It?s another classic ?chicken and egg? scenario that you see so often in anxiety and depression related mood disorders. Does anxiety zap our confidence? Or did we develop anxiety because we had low confidence? The truth is that it?s probably different for different people. Either way, getting more confidence is important. Obviously we act more confident when we feel more confident, but the reverse is also true. When we act more confidently we also feel more confident. Confidence is also one of those things that seem to trigger a sixth sense reaction in others. As an anxiety sufferer you can probably tell when you see someone who is feeling anxious. You probably pick up on the basic signs such as fidgeting and eyes scanning the room for danger/exits. Well, the same is true for confidence. Subtle body language let?s people know whether you are confident or nervous. The key word there ...
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Anxiety, Celexa and Weight Gain
2006-08-06 19:12:02
One reader who has taken Celexa (citalopram) for and anxiety disorder wrote: I had been in a bad way when I decided to take medication. I had been off my food (extremely rare for me) and had been suffering a month of continued anxiety, which seemed to be some kind of Acute Stress Response. My usual weight was generally in the region of about 86KGs but when my exercise regime had been lacking my weight was closer to 89KGs. When I started the Celexa I weighed only 82KG. I remember this distinctly because it was the only thing that made me happy. Being anxious and depressed, and feeling night-time panic, had seen my appetite drop massively and I was thinner than I ever remembered being. After a few weeks on Celexa my appetite came back with a vengeance. I saw this as a positive thing and I was able to enjoy food again. The problem was that my appetite turned vast and I couldn?t say no to sweet foods and high carbohydrates. I stayed on Celexa as it was very effective with dealing w...
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2006-08-06 19:12:02
Anxiety Meme Rachel from north London
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2006-08-06 19:12:02
Anxiety information, personal experiences about drugs, therapies and alternatives. I lIke the blog and the info on various therapies. Anxieties.com
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MANAGING THE FEAR OF LONELINESS
2006-08-06 19:12:02
By Stanley Popovich Sometime or another we will experience a time when we are alone. The first step is to become comfortable with yourself and having the self-confidence that you will be able to manage being alone. There is nothing wrong with being alone. If being alone bothers you then seeing a counselor can help you with these issues. In the meantime, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use so that the fear of being alone doesn?t become a major issue in their lives. The first step is to find an activity that you enjoy and where you can meet a lot of people. For instance, joining a group activity such as a volleyball group, women?s club, or making crafts can be a great way to meet people. Doing something that you like to do will make you happy and will increase your chances of making friends. Spending time with animals can be a great source of companionship. Having a dog or cat can make us feel loved. If you don?t own a dog or cat, then volunteer at the loc...
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2006-08-06 19:12:02
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