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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety And Depression

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When Perfectionism Interferes with Schoolwork

By Eileen Bailey Health Expert

Perfectionism is pursuing an ideal rather than a reality. Perfectionism may be a type of anxiety, some experts believe that the pursuit of "perfect" is itself an anxiety disorder. Other experts believe that perfectionism is a symptom of an anxiety disorder, such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Either way, when a student worries constantly about whether their work is "good enough" it can interfere with their abilities to succeed in school.

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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...likely than the general population to experience depression because the painful limitations of... Read more »

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Signs and Warnings of Teen Anxiety in High School
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...cases. If there is a history of anxiety disorders or depression in your family, your teen may... Read more »

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When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress Part 3: Coping With Severe Distress
By Rick Wirtz , Health Expert

...reduce or alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. These are not addictive and... Read more »

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Treating Anxiety Disorders with Medications
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...participation in CBT.   Considering Medication Depression often complicates chronic anxiety.... Read more »

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

...anxiety can lead to other mental disorders, such as depression or substance abuse. People with... Read more »

Health Guide

Symptoms of Anxiety
... Restlessness Feeling as if you are going crazy (most often during a panic attack) Depression or mood swings Physical Symptoms There are a number of different... Read more »
ADHD and Anxiety: Self Help Tips
...distress.  Some of the emotional symptoms of anxiety:  Trouble concentratingIrritabilityRestlessnessDepression/Mood Swings Some of the physical symptoms of anxiety: ... Read more »
Anxiety in the Elderly
...likely to discuss psychiatric or emotional problems, leading these to go untreated and increase anxiety. Depression, a concern for many elderly people, is often accompanied by anxiety. Increase in... Read more »
When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress: Part III
...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 once a day. These... Read more »
How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
...are currently used to treat anxiety disorders. Antidepressants, although originally intended to treat depression, have been found to be effective in relieving symptoms of anxiety. Medication does... Read more »

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