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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 major depression each year. Depression is second only to high blood pressure as a chronic condition encountered by primary care doctors. Depression is an illness that can afflict anyone, regardless of age, race, class, or gender. A third of all depressed people consider suicide, and 9% attempt it.
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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 »
Does Holiday Socializing Make You Want To Run and Hide?
By beth irvine , Health Expert...every eight people experience some degree of social anxiety. Take a moment, and visualize eight... Read more »
The Anatomy of Anxiety Part I
By Dr. Kleiner , Health ExpertIn the next four sections, I will discuss anxiety from a biological and evolutionary perspective.... Read more »
Is Anxiety the Operative Mood of Our Young Adults
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...enough - so more debt is contemplated. And the anxiety levels that are already at moderate... Read more »
Taking Steps to Overcome Social Anxiety
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health ExpertPeople often mistake social anxiety disorder for shyness. But the 15 million adults suffering from... Read more »
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Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal
...paralysisInsomniaMental confusion, vagueness, or difficulty concentratingIrritability, restlessness, impatience, or angerAnxietyDepressionThe first signs of nicotine withdrawal seem to appear... 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 »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 »Narcolepsy: Treatment
...voluntary naps during the day or with the quantity or quality of nighttime sleep.It does not cause anxiety to the degree that the standard stimulants do.It does not cause a rebound effect as... Read more »Images
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