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Treatment


Behavioral Methods

Prevention of sleeplessness depends upon the patient's ability to learn how to relax and sleep well. A number of behavioral methods are aimed at achieving these goals. Behavioral techniques can actually cure chronic insomnia and studies report their effectiveness in nearly all patients with primary chronic insomnia.

Although medications are equally effective for helping people with insomnia to sleep, they can not cure the condition, and prolonged use frequently resulted...

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Expert & Community Posts

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How to Control Your Anxiety, Worry, and Stress
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...during stressful economic times. But we all know that anxiety and stress can take hold... Read more »

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Anxiety and ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Anxiety causes constant worrying and fear. It is estimated that one fourth of people with ADHD also... 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 Does Social Anxiety Disorder Keep You from Doing?
By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

Does socialĀ anxiety disorderĀ keep you from going out with friends, joining clubs, or working out... Read more »

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Taking Steps to Overcome Social Anxiety
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

People often mistake social anxiety disorder for shyness. But the 15 million adults suffering from... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
Anxiety Disorders: Treatment
Anxiety disorders require treatment. Simply trying to talk oneself out of anxiety is as futile as trying to talk oneself out of a heart or stomach problem. Most anxiety disorders, especially... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Other Treatments
...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... 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 »
Anxiety Disorders: Highlights
Anxiety Disorders and Physical HealthAnxiety disorders affect more than emotional health -- they are also associated with many physical illnesses, suggests important new research in the... Read more »

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