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Health Encyclopedia: Anxiety Disorders Introduction
- Anxiety Disorders - Introduction
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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
12 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...Are there lifestyle changes that can help improve symptoms of anxiety? How soon should you... Read more »
When to Seek Therapy for Anxiety
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...less likely. It's important to understand that symptoms of anxiety can sometimes result from... Read more »
Heart Palpitations and Anxiety Attacks: Should You Be Worried?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...anxiety. If you are experiencing heart palpitations along with additional symptoms, such as... Read more »
Can Exercise Really Help Reduce Anxiety?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...studies, to work as well as medication in relieving symptoms of anxiety. When exercise is... Read more »
Ways to Combat Holiday Anxiety: Show Gratitude
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert...they like my basted Turkey? Will the company get along? How late will they stay? People with a... Read more »
Health Guide
Making Holiday Shopping Easier For Children With Anxiety
...trips can be a source of dread. Being in large crowds or in unfamiliar shopping malls can increase symptoms of anxiety and trigger panic attacks. By planning for shopping expeditions, parents can... Read more »When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress: Part III
...likely be one of the many available antidepressant medications that work to reduce or alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. These are not addictive and usually can be taken just... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...(Tenormin), block the nerves that stimulate the heart to beat faster. They affect only the physiologic symptoms of anxiety and are most helpful for phobias, particularly performance anxiety.... Read more »Aviophobia or Fear of Flying
...be beneficial for you to take an anti-anxiety medication before and during your flight to minimize symptoms of anxiety. Avoiding air travel is not always possible or beneficial for people.... Read more »Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal
...Within 3 hours, the non-smoking group showed increases in anxiety, sadness, and difficulty concentrating.Long-Term DepressionDepression is common during withdrawal and over the long term. In the... Read more »Images
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