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Anxiety, other disorders more common in autism
2012-01-23 14:34:00 Autism tends to go hand in hand with a variety of other mental and behavioral conditions in kids, suggests a new study that highlights the fuzzy nature of autism diagnoses themselves. Researchers said that other disorders that often go along with autism - such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity- disorder (ADHD) or learning disabilities - may complicate the diagnosis, or slow down any improvement in kids who do get diagnosed and treated early. ?The most important message that (the study) underscores is that these children tend to have multiple disabilities, not just autism,? said Johnny Matson, who studies autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge but wasn?t involved in the new research.
Loss of faith in democracy could make 2012 the most frightening year ever |
2011-12-31 22:26:00 The dawn of a new year is usually a time of hope and ambition, of dreams for the future and thoughts of a better life. But it is a long time since many of us looked forward to the new year with such anxiety, even dread. Here in Britain, many economists believe that by the ...
By: 1913 Intel
ADHD And Cognitive Anxiety ? Now 3 Types
2011-12-19 12:19:00 ADHD Anxiety Is More Than Just A Feeling - Cognitive abundance and ADHD: To fully understand ADHD symptoms you/we must understand unmanageable cognitive abundance, and if you do, you will think Executive Function Disorder, not Deficit.
By: CorePsychBlog
What exactly is A panic or anxiety Dysfunction ? 12 Signs or symptoms
2011-12-02 22:59:00 You know just what stress and anxiety seems like. The coronary heart weight just before communicating openly or perhaps a tough exam. We butterflies inside our abdomen during a specific day. We be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Don?t Let Fear And Anxiety Get In The Way Of Dating
2011-12-02 19:14:00 Do not let fear and anxiety stop you from dating. Some people get really nervous when they go out on a first or second date. Keep reading to learn some helpful techniques that a person can use in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Anxiety and Depression Symptoms ? 4 Ways it Effects the Psyche
2011-10-25 16:16:00 by by Janine When left untreated, it is likely to escalate and manifest into severe deterioration of your mental well being. Here are some anxiety and depression symptoms and 4 ways it can effect your psyche. Depersonalization Depersonalization is a feeling of detachment, with the sensation of being separated from the situation, and sometime even ...
Anxiety Disorder: Assessing The Threat
2011-10-23 04:15:00 by K!T Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress which helps enhance our concentration levels and perform better in everyday life but when anxiety levels start peaking and interfere with your normal functioning, it can be alarming. If you suffer from high levels of emotional irritability at the slightest hint of anxiety along with difficulty ...
Anxiety Disorders ? Treatable and Controllable
2011-10-20 16:16:00 by sleepinyourhat Anxiety disorders are treatable and controllable. Anxiety spectrum disorders include: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), phobias, and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Diagnosing Anxiety Disorders and Co-existing Disorders Prior to determining the course of treatment, clients should be examined and evaluated to ascertain if their current symptoms are ...
Teens With Social Anxiety Disorder At High Risk For Alcohol & Drug Abuse
2011-10-18 10:00:00 A study published online October 17, 2011 in the journal Pediatrics indicates that teens with social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, tend not to receive treatment for this psychiatric disorder because parents and teachers may assume the teens are just very shy. But shyness is not even a prerequisite for the determination of social anxiety disorder....
A Healthy Dose Of Repetitive Behavior Reduces Anxiety
2011-09-24 07:16:00 What do a patient with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a basketball star, and an animal in captivity have in common? According to new research from Tel Aviv University, they share a clear behavioral link that reduces stress. In a new study, Prof. David Eilam and his graduate student Hila Keren of TAU?s Department of Zoology at the George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences found that repetitive behavior in general - and especially ritualistic-like behavior - is not only a human phenomenon but also one in the animal world. They concluded that ritualistic behavior in both humans and animals developed as a way to induce calm and manage stress caused by unpredictability and uncontrollability - heightening our belief that we are in control of a situation that is otherwise out of our hands. Pursued in collaboration with Prof. Pascal Boyer of Washington University and Dr. Joel Mort of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, the research has been published in Neuroscience and Biobeha...
Depression - Anxiety - Sleep Problems - Mood Swings
2011-07-29 14:00:00 This is part of the reason why when someone quits drugs "cold turkey," or even gradually without vitamins and nutritional assistance, he will go into severe withdrawal symptoms.
News: Rush show me the meaning of option anxiety.
2011-05-22 19:13:00 We are here... place is much improved from last time. Nice bars and food areas. Looks like LG realise people like to be treated like humans... not cattle. Then there was the T-shirt stall. How is a man to decide? Well in my case you don't... just buy as many as you want. Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9
Battery Anxiety
2011-01-02 19:53:00 Battery Anxiety. I may be suffering from it and I didn't even know it. In fact, you may be suffering from it, too. Recently, Jeff Bezos, the co-founder and CEO of Amazon.com, mentioned this affliction in a recent press release about the Kindle.Third-Generation Kindle Now the Bestselling Product of All Time on Amazon Worldwide...
Bulls Comeback From Down 23 to Win a Double Overtime Anxiety Attack in Phoe
2010-11-25 09:12:00 The Bulls clawed their way back up from a huge deficit and awful early performance to tie a game in the final seconds or regulation, tie again in the final second of the first overtime, and win in the second overtime against a really bad Suns team. Oh, the Circus Trip.
Anxiety Disorders, 101.
2010-11-03 17:48:00 Chicago Bears pffense woes have created multiple Anxiety Disorders for their fans, themselves. Their defense and Special teams rule the day - but it's all for naught. Thankfully, White Sox ex-player Uribe on the SF Giants, is our saving grace this week.
Anxiety disorders affect smoking cessation
2010-10-28 04:17:00 Cigarette smokers who have a history of anxiety disorders have a harder time than others quitting smoking, U.S. researchers suggest. Lead author Megan Piper of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention says the study offered free coaching and medications to smokers in Madison and Milwaukee. The study found the overall quit rates were high, but smokers with anxiety diagnoses were much less likely than others to quit smoking. Out of the 1,504 study participants, 455 reported a panic attack in the past, 199 reported social anxiety disorder and 99 reported generalized anxiety disorder?some reported having more than one diagnoses.
Study suggests sensitivity to bodily symptoms of anxiety may make a differe
2010-10-25 06:33:00 Levels of anxiety sensitivity may be important in choosing medical treatment for patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AF), Montreal Heart Institute researchers today told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2010, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. Heart and Stroke Foundation researcher and lead author Nancy Frasure-Smith, PhD explained that anxiety sensitivity is the degree to which a person is frightened by bodily sensations and symptoms, particularly those associated with anxiety. ?For most people, sweaty palms and an increasing heart rate are simply unpleasant symptoms that occur in stressful situations, for others these same symptoms are interpreted as a sign of impending doom,? says Dr. Frasure-Smith. ?People with high anxiety sensitivity tend to magnify the potential consequences of their anxiety symptoms, leading to an increase in anxiety and its symptoms in a spiralling increase of fear and worry.?
Holiday card anxiety alleviated -- Courtesy of Chi-Town Kid Photographic Ar
2010-10-15 05:57:00 It's about that time of year when I start to fret because I don't have a good shot of all three of my kids to use for the oh-so-important (at least to me) annual holiday card. But this year, I'm not worried. I just booked a photo session with Chi-town Kid Photographic Art and I am going to get a digital file to use for my holiday card -- all for free. You can do the same thing. Here are all the details.
Having an anxiety attack
2010-08-31 20:25:00 …is not how I?d like to start a new month. But, despite being busy (double stint stewarding at the Arundel Gallery Trail), there has been a serious wave of apprehension clouding my generally good mood. Even strenuous activity, digging out the tap root of the curry plant (to move it to a more spacious area) ...
Chicago Cheparation Anxiety
2010-03-22 06:08:00 Now, the brown line may have random graffiti tags on its seats and sometimes smell like body odor and urine, but it might just do the best job of making our city look like a massive toy play-set.
A Mother's Anxiety
2010-03-15 14:33:00 As you all know, W. was born with a heart defect. At only five days old, he needed to undergo a heart operation.It was a life changing experience for me.We spent two weeks in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. We searched the faces of the doctors and nurses for answers. Did our baby have a future? As we listened to machines beep, we watched our baby fight for his life.And he did just that. He battled through it like a heavy weight champ.We went home, only to return two weeks later. He had developed an infection in the wound. He needed to be opened back up.When I left CHOP the first time, I did so thinking (praying?) that I would never return. Yet, there I was again.From that point on, for a very long time, if W. so much as sniffled, I would begin to panic. What's wrong? Is he okay? Do we have to go back there?!It was irrational thinking, I know. But with time and biannual checkups, my worries faded.He is now almost twelve years old and we've never been back. We are truly bl...
Separation Anxiety Goes Both Ways
2010-03-08 05:33:00 Girls at Disney in '09My daughter Katie is six-and-a-half years old, and she has never spent more than one night away from both my husband and me, except during the months when she was in foster care as a newborn. Those early months of separation, once so agonizing to me, have softened and dimmed as the months and years of time together have healed us. Katie has formed a deep, healthy attachment to me, and I to her.But we are both struggling with our first significant upcoming separation. Andrew and I are celebrating ten years of marriage this year. We have not taken a real trip on our own since adopting Katie six years ago, with the exception of an...
Robin Meade Once Suffered From Anxiety And Panic Attacks
2009-09-20 20:51:00 By Marta Hoelscher Book Review: Morning Sunshine: How to Radiate Confidence and Feel it Too By Robin Meade The poster child for confidence and self-assurance, Robin Meade, the anchor of Morning Express With Robin Meade wasn’t always that way. There was a period in her career when she suffered from anxiety and panic attacks. In Morning Sunshine! she gives an honest account of how she overcame her fear of public speaking and was able to go on and achieve her dream of becoming a news anchor. In Morning Sunshine, Robin Meade offers the four-step approach that she used to build her confidence. Her warm, personal style on-screen is what you find in her book. Readers and fans will gain even more insight into this young woman who has become one of the most popular news anchors on television today. As a fan of HLN's Morning Express, I jumped at the chance to read Robin's book and review it. For anyone who doesn't watch the show, Robin makes eve...
By: BasilandSpice
Can't bi me love: Dealing with separation anxiety
2009-09-14 01:15:00 Got a question? Email anna.pulley(at)gmail(dot)comI have developed separation anxiety for the first time in my life. In the ten years I've been dating I've never been one to be overly attached to my mate. I mean I'm full of affection and miss my beloveds when we're apart but this time it's different. My man was recently away for seven days, and unreachable by phone, and in that time when I wasn't fervently finding things to try and distract myself from the empty feeling he left me behind with, I was literally staring at the phone wishing it would ring. I'm a little worried for myself. I don't want to find myself creating a secret closet shrine if he's ever out...
Yikes! Seperation Anxiety!
2009-07-18 06:20:00 Caregivers and parents know that seperation anxiety can be stressful for all involved especially the child. Alex Barzvi, Ph.D.,Clinical director of the New York University Child Study Center?s Institute for Anxiety and Mood Disorders says, by 6 months,introduce your baby to other regular caregivers,such as relatives or a babysitter."your child needs practice being away from you,hopefully well before preschool. Here are some great suggestions from Barzvi.
Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
2009-07-07 23:27:00 If you have ever had a panic attack, you know that these are absolutely without a doubt no fun. In fact, they can make you feel as if you are about to die and you have no idea what is happening.Even if you have gone through a string of them, you may still have no idea that one is coming on. Once you have had one, dealing with panic attacks is not going to be easy, but if you pay attention, there are some things you can do when you feel another coming up - once you realize you are prone to them, of course.Before you get begin dealing with panic attacks, you have to know what they are. There are many definitions, but one way you can look at it is rather simple and can be helpful when you feel another one forming. Your body is having a physical reaction to an irrational fear that is overcoming your mind. You may know your fear is irrational, but that does not stop it from happening. That does not make you crazy either, as some people fear. If you understand that when dealing with panic...
Coffee/caffeine, Tea , Coke, Pepsi and Anxiety
2009-06-29 10:04:00 Stop! Don't take another sip of that coffee. Here's why...Caffeine, the stuff found in your coffee, tea, and cola, isone of the most popular mood-enhancing drugs on the planet.That's right, caffeine is technically classified as a drug,and rightly so... it can cause havoc with your anxiety andworry levels.Caffeine makes you feel energetic and alert by increasinglevels of brain chemical called norepinephrine. But as withmost things in life, you don't get something for nothing.Caffeine has a dark side..."Caffeine is an energy loan shark. What it lends you in themorning it takes back with heavy interest in the afternoon."~ Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.And every time you drink caffeine your own natural abilitiesto produce those feel-good chemicals are reduced, soeventually you need even more coffee to get the samealert/energetic feelings. Before long you become dependenton coffee just to "feel OK." But that's not all...1. Caffeine increases the levels of your stress hormoneadrenaline. This...
By: Train Your Mind
How to Check your Anxiety/Panic Attacks.
2009-06-01 06:39:00 Everyone feels anxious but not everyone has an anxiety disorder such as GeneralizedAnxiety Disorder. This depends on the force and extent of symptoms and how far theyact as an obstacle to your proper functioning. If fear and worry are present for at least six months and they interfere with your efficiency levels at work, then you definitely have an anxiety disorder. GAD starts by affecting your thinking, which in turn leads to physical symptoms like? Intense worry and tension? unrealistic perception of problems? binging?feeling edgy ?restlessness ?feeling irritable? tension? headaches? sweating?lack of focus? queasiness? frequent urination? fatigue ?lack of proper sleep ?feeling shaky? high blood pressure ?strokes ?heart disease GAD can trigger phobias, panic disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder includingalcoholism or drug addiction.Here are some common physical symptoms of anxiety or an anxiety disorder ??Chest Pain??Racing Heartbeat??Hot or Cold Flushes??Sweating Palms??Col...
By: Train Your Mind
Transparent public restroom not for those with performance anxiety
2009-05-28 19:27:00 From Engadget: As if you didn't have enough to do in the water closet, visitors to this restroom in Lausanne, Switzerland, have one added step: they must actually press the "voir" button to get a little privacy in this otherwise transparent structure. The walls are constructed with
Support Anxiety UK
2009-04-18 15:05:00 Hi! Just a quick note for readers in the UK. Anxiety UK, previously known as The National Phobics Society, has had funding withdrawn by the UK government. This will have a major effect on the services that the organisation is able to offer people in very real need. During the current economic difficulties the number of people seeking help has increased and the services of Anxiety UK are much needed. You can do something to help. Making a donation: http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/don-ate.php Signing the petition to show your support of Anxiety UK at http://petitions.number10.gov.u-k/SaveAnxietyUK/ Writing to your MP - asking them to support Anxiety UK - you can find your local MP here: http://www.theyworkforyou.com Why not visit the site and do all you can to help save it! It also has lots of great info! del.icio.us Tags: anxiety uk,funding
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
What Is Anxiety?
2009-02-20 09:24:00 Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear, or worry. In this post, KC Kelly will tell you more about what is anxiety? You may also visit Kitchen Table Medicine to read more on health and medicine there.Stress and anxiety are a natural part of everyday life and most of us experience it more often than not in today?s very stressful world. It is also very natural to worry about your hectic life from time to time. ?Anxiety? is usually referred to as worry, concern, stress, or nervousness. Believe it or not, anxious feelings can sometimes be a good thing. Having this heightened sense can actually help to motivate a person to prepare for a big test in school, speech at work, or by keeping a person on his/her toes in potentially dangerous situations, to name only a few examples. Occasional anx...
By: Diet and Fitness
Anxiety, Acupuncture and New Evidence
2009-01-22 23:03:00 There have been a few interesting stories this week that although not directly related, have implications of the treatment of anxiety . Firstly the BBC reported on an interesting study on the benefits of acupuncture. The study was not aimed at acupuncture used to treat anxiety but more at preventing headaches and migraines. There is something of a link here as many people believe migraines are stress related. The study was basically a meta-analysis of thirty-three other studies and found interestingly that acupuncture worked. More interestingly still they found that so-called sham acupuncture worked just as well, that is to say that it doesn't seem to matter whether you stick the needles in the centuries old Chinese positions, or just do it randomly. This suggests one of two things. Either the whole phenomenon is just the placebo effect and there is really no therapeutic benefit, or there is something about stimulating parts of the body which does actually promote health. Ebooks o...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
Stillness - Meditation and Anxiety
2009-01-21 22:42:00 I have blogged before about meditation and its beneficial effects on the treatment and control of anxiety. In these posts I have mainly concentrated on Mindfulness Meditation, which is very powerful and still the single thing I would recommend to all anxiety sufferers. Recently I came across "Stillness Meditation" which looks very interesting. There is a book, which is sadly out of print, called "In Stillness Conquer Fear". It is about a woman's (the author) struggle to overcome agoraphobia and her eventual release (cure!) through a disciplined meditation practice. Deep Zen Meditation - Click Here This meditation practice, to which I believe the author of the aforementioned book, Pauline Mckinnon, gave the name "Stillness Meditation", is very simple. Although I should say that despite the fact that it is simple you still, paradoxically, need to practice regularly in order to achieve stillness. Like all things, you improve with practice. So...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
Medication for Anxiety Helps Older Adults
2009-01-21 09:43:00 Medication for anxiety is ?modestly beneficial? for very anxious older adults, according to a new study, but it takes four weeks or so to work. Researchers looked at one specific drug, Lexapro, part of a class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), to see if it could help relieve the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in older adults. Those with the condition worry chronically and can?t seem to stop, with their quality of life affected. SSRIs are medications prescribed for both anxiety and depression and are thought to work by correcting an imbalance of the brain chemical serotonin. ?Although these medications have been examined in younger adults, there has been very little examination of them in older adults,? says study researcher Eric J. Lenze, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis.
Antidepressant Eases Anxiety in Older Adults
2009-01-21 09:35:00 Older adults with generalized anxiety disorder treated with the antidepressant Lexapro showed significant improvement in symptoms, a new study reports. Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in older adults. Its symptoms include chronic worry and anxiety and other problems, such as muscle tension, sleep disturbance and fatigue. ?This was the first large-scale study of antidepressant medications as a treatment for anxiety disorders in older adults,? said lead researcher Dr. Eric J. Lenze, an associate professor of psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
On Fighting Pre-First-Class Anxiety
2009-01-12 17:29:00 One of my favorite writers (and my new best friend, if I can catch her) Sarah Vowell participated in an experiment in which a group of San Francisco goths gave regular civilians a goth makeover and sent them out into goth clubs to see if they would "pass." The prerequisite to the makeover was doing some homework--picking a goth name, listening to angry songs, writing dark poetry, etc. Vowell writes, Before anyone breaks out the eyeliner, we all sit in a circle and go through my homework. The whole thing reminds me of graduate school seminars, except these people are smart and funny and have something interesting to say. (Take the Cannoli, p. 214).Now that's the attitude I need on the first day of school. Also, a little bit of goth make-up wouldn't hurt either. You know, to look intimidating and all.
By: suzzzanna
Life is very strange - a cause of anxiety?
2009-01-03 15:53:00 Hi. Recently I have been thinking a lot about existential anxiety and life is rather odd! Here we are on this planet, spinning in the vastness of the solar system, who knows what is beyond the furthest reaches of our telescopes. There are many theories and belief systems that tell us why we are here, but non of them is provable. If they were provable then they could provide a great deal of comfort, they could tell us more about why we are here and what is actually important to achieve in this life. For those who believe, with devotion, these belief systems there is a great deal of benefit: a feeling of worth and reason to live, something to aim for. These motivators should not be underrated as they provide a purpose to people who otherwise might think too much. And thinking too much is arguably the biggest problem here. Many people live their lives with no focus or purpose, enjoying themselves and stocking up on consumer goods. They don't worry about where they came from. In a w...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
Existential Anxiety - Links
2009-01-02 00:40:00 Hi and a very Happy New Year! Let's hope for a peaceful, calm and happy 2009! It won't be a long post today, but I have spent part of my new year's day reading a few interesting articles on Existential Anxiety. I know from my inbox that this has been a hot topic with many readers and relevant to those who suffer from nameless dread, free-floating anxiety and a constant, gnawing background anxious depression that is hard to shift. Here are the links....enjoy reading them! 1) Existential Anxiety and Existential Joy - Long but well-worth reading. 2) Existential Anxiety: a 3-page cyber-sermon - As the title suggests, lots of info and worth taking your time over. Thank you for reading, and once more happy 2009! del.icio.us Tags: nameless dread,free-floating anxiety,anxious depression,existential anxiety
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
100 Natural Ways to Overcome Anxiety
2008-12-10 16:29:00 Recently, I was brought to the notice of an article which shares 100 Natural Ways to Overcome Anxiety. Here is the link for you. I have already written about how to overcome stress and in this busy world, we all have different reasons for getting anxious.Getting anxious is very natural. You cannot prevent it. But sure can overcome without stress. Natural methods like Yoga, meditation are great ways to overcome your anxiety. A normal breathing exercise does help a lot. Through this process, Do not try to control your emotions. Let it free and try to overcome them. It is more effective than trying to control.Here are few ways which I found very interesting in t he article I mentioned above.Learn to Say NO - The basic thing which causes emotional disorder.Journal - Keep a journal and let out your feelings. Do not try to suppress them. It adds fuel to the fire.Therapies - Acupuncture,Reiki etc helps a lot when done right.Sleep - If not enough can cause you major problems.Natural Diet - ...
By: Mind manager
Existential Anxiety - more
2008-12-04 17:38:00 Over eighteen months ago I wrote a post on this blog about Existential Anxiety and, although it was only short, I got many emails in response. I think there is so little information out there about existential anxiety because it is not really taken seriously as a psychological problem. More often, it is considered to be something people suffer from when perhaps they are looking for a path in their life; something worthwhile to do. This is of course true, however existential anxiety where symptoms amount to more than just a nagging urge that there is something else can make this a much more serious problem. Often anxiety is related to a feeling of being out of control and our existence on this spinning planet, in this universe, here for reasons we don't fully understand is something that really is way out of our control. The great thing about that is that we can't really avoid it, which is the danger with a lot of anxiety disorders: you avoid triggers and end up with phobias like ...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
A healthy lifestyle and anxiety
2008-12-01 19:26:00 There are three areas of life where we need to be healthy to help us overcome anxiety . They are diet, exercise, mental health. Firstly diet. I have several tips for a lower anxiety diet: Keep your blood sugar levels more constant as insulin spikes and low blood sugar can lead to anxiety, panic and worse. Don't over do the sugar, satisfy sweet cravings with fruit and a bit of dried fruit. Don't use artificial sweeteners too much, they are confusing to the body and have a dubious health record. Don't eat too many simple carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, pasta, pizza), they act like sugars. Instead snack on nuts and wholemeal foods (fruit can be a great alternative to wheat based products if they disagree with you.) Avoid caffeine as this aggravates (sometimes even causes) anxiety and panic, disrupts sleep, and affects blood sugar. Drink Decaf coffee If you need a hot drink to replace tea go for roibush, herb or fruit. Cola's should ...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
Free-Floating Anxiety and a good relaxation technique.
2008-11-25 23:37:00 Anxiety is often classed as "free floating", that is to say it has no recognisable cause or trigger. Often this kind of anxiety, especially when it has been present for some time, is more irritating than worrying. It seems to be almost in the background, a little niggle that stops you from relaxing fully, perhaps a slight difficulty breathing or a tightness in the neck, throat or other muscles. Sometimes this free floating anxiety can manifest as fidgeting, a chronic cough or other physical symptoms or other things like insomnia. Of course free floating anxiety is not always just an irritant, it can for some people be a deeply worrying and disabling occurrence, leading to panic attacks or sever bouts of anxiety and stress. Either way, you can not avoid this kind of anxiety because it is either always there or creeps up on you suddenly and without warning and this is perhaps what leads some people to self-medicate alcohol or non-prescription and illegal (recreational) d...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
Overcoming Inertia: Inhibitions and Anxiety of Using Technology in the Clas
2008-11-25 12:00:00 For the final entry in this series on why anxiety and disdain can keep educators from using technology in their classrooms, The Whiteboard Jungle will check in on the newest trend in educational quality assessment and answer the main question that administrators will want to know: how can technol
Overcoming Inertia: Inhibitions and Anxiety of Using Technology in the Clas
2008-11-18 12:00:00 For the second to last entry in a series on what keeps educators from using technology in their classrooms, The Whiteboard Jungle will investigate the anxiety that non-technophiles face when dealing with the rapid and seemingly constant change and progress of educational technology . If you
Celexa - more anxiety info
2008-11-16 21:51:00 Citalopram / Celexa is one of the topics that I consistently get emails about. Not surprising as it is one of the most commonly prescribed SSRI's for anxiety and depression in both Europe and the USA. I can speak both personally and for many other people when I say that Celexa is a drug that has helped many people and can really help turn a life around. It is also of course not a cure-all and not a drug which everyone gets on with. Many of the people who email me comment about weight gain issues associated with Celexa (follow the previous link for my article on that). One new question I had recently was this: "Can Celexa actually change your metabolic rate"? The writer went on to say that it seemed that weight-loss had become all but impossible and her appetite had gone through the roof, even though she had been off the medication for some time. The official answer to that question is a firm "no". The manufacturers and the licensing authorities do not...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
Overcoming Inertia: Inhibitions and Anxiety of Using Technology in the Clas
2008-11-11 12:00:00 For the next entry in a series on what keeps educators from using technology in their classrooms, The Whiteboard Jungle will investigate the weighty impact of poverty. If you haven't done so yet, be sure to read Part 1 (history/psychology), Part 2 (lack of time) and Part 3 (resistance to lea
Overcoming Inertia: Inhibitions and Anxiety of Using Technology in the Clas
2008-11-04 12:00:00 So far, this blog has surveyed some of the more common reasons why educators tend to avoid using technology in and out of the classroom. Part 1 gave some background and basic psychology. Part 2 investigated the first of five of those misconceptions. In this part, I will conti
Health Anxiety
2008-11-03 18:20:00 Our health is something that can cause us the most anxiety of all. While some people drift through life ignoring health concerns such as obesity, smoking and alcoholism, people with anxiety tend to move to the other extreme by worrying too much. Let's look at an example. You discover one day that you have a mouth ulcer, not a particularly painful one, but none the less an annoying one. You have had mouth ulcers before but this one persists, let's say for more than a month. Perhaps, building up in the back of your mind is an anxious thought maybe it is something more serious than a mouth ulcer...maybe it's cancer! Of course then the first stop is Google. And if you enter mouth cancer you get a very general list of symptoms, including persistent mouth ulcers! Then, straight away black and white thinking kicks in. Suddenly you have got a deadly disease, your anxiety levels rise, the adrenalin flows and the thoughts spiral out of control. You start to Google treatment only to find...
By: Anxiety 2 Calm
Overcoming Inertia: Inhibitions and Anxiety of Using Technology in the Clas
2008-10-28 12:00:00 Some educators are fighting to avoid using emerging educational technologies. There is certainly some anxiety about using something that you are unfamiliar with and I looked at some of the basic psychology beyond that in Part 1, as well as discussed the most common excuses not to use technolo |
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