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Introduction
Fear and stress reactions are essential for human survival. They enable people to pursue important goals and to respond appropriately to danger. In a healthy individual, the stress response (fight, fright, or flight) is provoked by a genuine threat or challenge and is used as a spur for appropriate action.
An anxiety disorder, however, involves an excessive or inappropriate state of arousal characterized by feelings of apprehension, uncertainty, or fear. The word is derived from the L...
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Expert & Community Posts
Acute Stress Disorder
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...is directly involved, can lead to a state known as Acute Stress Disorder (ASD). The symptoms... Read more »
Anxiety: A Close Companion to Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...(GAD), Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD (Post... Read more »
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) vs. ADHD
By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert...discuss some of the features of one anxiety disorder, acute stress disorder (ASD) and how they... Read more »
Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health ExpertPeople suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and other illnesses causing chronic pain often... Read more »
Nightmares Are a Treatable Disorder, Too
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertLately, I have been talking a lot about difficulty sleeping, particularly insomnia. We have covered... Read more »
Health Guide
Stress: Complications
In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even in the modern world, the stress response can be an asset... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis
A physical examination and medical and personal history is essential. Because anxiety accompanies so many medical conditions, some serious, it is extremely important for the doctor to... Read more »Depression Risk
According to a major surveys, more than 13% of Americans experience major depression disorder over the course of their lifetimes. Furthermore, an estimated 18 million Americans experience... Read more »Stress: Lifestyle Changes
A healthy lifestyle is an essential companion to any stress-reduction program. General health and stress resistance can be enhanced by regular exercise, a diet rich in a variety of... Read more »Bipolar Disorder: Therapy and Lifestyle Changes
Therapy and Lifestyle ChangesClassic psychotherapy does not help most patients with bipolar disorder. Nevertheless, many newer approaches are proving to be very useful. Trained mental health... Read more »
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