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Do Professional Performers Get Social Anxiety

Health Encyclopedia: Stress Risk Factors

Risk Factors


At some point in their lives virtually everyone will experience stressful events or situations that overwhelm their natural coping mechanisms. In one poll, 89% of respondents indicated that they had experienced serious stress in their lives. Some people are simply biologically prone to stress. Many outside factors influence susceptibility as well.

Conditions Most Likely To Produce Stress-Related Health Problems. Conditions that are most likely to be associated with stress and negative...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Social Anxiety Disorder Affects Personal Relationships
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...Just prior to May, which is Mental Health Month, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America... Read more »

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When Should I Seek Help For Anxiety?
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert

Anxiety is at once a ubiquitous everyday part of a normal life, as well as a potentially... Read more »

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What Happens When Anxiety Goes Untreated
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Treatment is available for anxiety disorders. This may include therapy, cognitive behavioral... Read more »

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Parents have school anxiety too!
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...appears to be developing physical signs of stress or anxiety may need some professional help. ... Read more »

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Talking to Your Doctor About Diet and Exercise
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

Many patients experience anxiety about visiting the doctor because they are uncertain about what to... Read more »

Health Guide

Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcoholism
...reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are proving to be very useful complements to AA or counseling sessions. Anti-anxiety medications are also available for people with anxiety.People with alcoholism and... Read more »
Depression Treatment
...Psychiatric Problems. Other psychiatric problems often coexist with depression. If patients also suffer from anxiety, treating the depression first often relieves both problems. More severe... Read more »
Stroke Recovery
...including clonidine and prazosin, anticonvulsant drugs, the antipsychotic drug haloperidol, and anti-anxiety drugssuch asbenzodiazepines.Managing the Emotional ConsequencesThe Emotional State of... Read more »
Stress: Conditions with Similar Symptoms
Conditions with Similar SymptomsThe physical symptoms of anxiety disorders mirror many symptoms of stress, including:A fast heart rateRapid, shallow breathingIncreased muscle tensionAnxiety is an... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Complications
Studies consistently report that all types of anxiety disorders can be very debilitating and seriously affect a persons quality of life.Association with Depression and Bipolar... Read more »

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