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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
The goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is to regain control of reactions to stress and stimuli, thus reducing the feeling of helplessness that often accompanies anxiety disorders. CBT works on the principle that the thoughts that produce and maintain anxiety can be recognized and altered using various techniques that change behavioral responses and eliminate the anxiety reaction. Many studies have shown that a combination of CBT and medication ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Denial, Rationalization and Anxiety
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert...not have an alternative method for completing an anxiety-provoking task? We may choose to simply... Read more »
Anxiety in Bipolar Disorder
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertAnxiety is a natural part of the human condition and it's certainly a feature of bipolar disorder.... Read more »
The Link Between Anxiety and Sleep Disorders Part 2
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health ExpertRecap from Part One: For those living with an anxiety disorder, insomnia can be part of a vicious... Read more »
Stress, Anxiety, and Your Sleep
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert...in the United States say they experience stress or anxiety daily—and most say it interferes at... Read more »
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Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes
...particularly diuretics and beta-blockers.Most drugs used for psychological disorders, including anti-anxiety drugs, anti-psychotic drugs, and antidepressants, especially selective serotonin... Read more »Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment
...placebo (an inactive substance).Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stress ManagementResearch indicates that anxiety, depression, and even pain related to CTS can be relieved to some extent with... Read more »Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis
...conditions can skew the results of either test:Obesity can slow the speed of electrical conduction.Anxiety can slow the speed of electrical conduction.Women and the elderly normally have slower... Read more »Stress: Lifestyle Changes
...studies have found it beneficial for many conditions in which stress is an important factor, such as anxiety, headaches, high blood pressure, and asthma. It also elevates mood and improves... Read more »Insomnia: Risk Factors
...easily long after the children have grown.Women are at higher risk than men are for depression and anxiety, which are known risk factors for insomnia. In fact, some researchers believe that this... Read more »Images
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