Chest Pain and Stress

September 22, 2009

Chest pain can be a scary thing. Even the most rational thinking person can get pains in their chest and fear that they are having a heart attack. Chest pains, however, are also one of the most common symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. Chest pain can also be associated with stress. When chest [...]

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Anxiety: What is it and what causes it?

September 11, 2009

Anxiety, in its simplest form, is a psychological state that can cause a person to have irrational fears and worries. It is similar to stress in that it can have negative effects on a person’s well-being and quality of life and even lead to physical ailments.anxiety form Anxiety can oftentimes be caused by an event [...]

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Separation Anxiety Causes and Symptoms

September 2, 2009

Separation Anxiety is typically an anxiety disorder that occurs in children, although it can also occur in adults as well. The symptoms for both children and adults are similar, usually with the adults throwing tantrums, although the underlying causes are different. Children first start understanding that objects continue to exist even when you can’t see [...]

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Shortness of Breath with Anxiety and Panic Attacks

August 26, 2009

Having shortness of breath is without a doubt the most common symptom of panic and anxiety attacks. It can be an extremely scary feeling since you basically feel as though you can’t breathe, but it’s not actually harmful despite the way it feels. Some people describe the shortness of breath as being accompanied with tightness [...]

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How Stress Can Affect Your Life

August 18, 2009

Most people think that stress is only caused by negative episodes, such as arguing with your partner or getting in trouble at work. Actually, however, there can also be good stress like getting a pay raise or landing a new job. Stress is simply a change to your routine, good or bad. With that being [...]

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Social Anxiety Disorder

August 11, 2009

Social anxiety disorder, also commonly referred to as “social phobia”, is an anxiety disorder in which the person feels as though they are constantly being judged by people. As a result, they often become afraid of leaving the house in fear of embarrassing themselves or drawing attention to themselves. Sometimes, Social Anxiety Disorder can even [...]

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Tightness in Your Chest with Anxiety

August 4, 2009

When it comes to stress and anxiety, every person has a unique chemical make-up and therefore can experience differing symptoms. The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can also differ. One of the most common and scariest symptoms that can occur when a person is feeling stressed and anxious is tightness in the chest. Although [...]

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Symptoms of Mild Anxiety Attack

July 28, 2009

There are many reasons why people suffer from anxiety attacks. However, it is important to remember that some stress is actually good for our bodies. We need stress in order to motivate us, get our adrenalin pumping, and to invigorate our nervous system. Nevertheless, when stress and anxiety become too severe, and our bodies go [...]

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Different Types of Anxiety Disorders

July 21, 2009

Anxiety disorders, although generally specific to each individual, are the most common psychiatric illnesses that affect adults. There are several types of anxiety disorders including panic disorders, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Social Anxiety Disorder. People who have panic disorders usually suffer from panic attacks. Panic [...]

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Anxiety Attack Symptoms

July 14, 2009

Anxiety attack symptoms can range from mild to severe. There are way to many symptoms to be able to list them all. The list I have provided for you below are the most common symptoms. If you have a symptom that is not on the list don’t become alarmed. If you’re uncomfortable not knowing if [...]

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