November 6th, 2010

Todd Snyder asked:
THE CAUSE OF SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER
Who experiences social anxiety symptoms? Is it only people who have some deeply repressed unconscious psychological trauma? NO! Is it only people who are shy or people who have low self-esteem? NO! Is it due to some sort of failure to develop good social skills? NO! People who have social anxiety that reaches the point that it is interfering with their enjoyment of life are simply those among us who have a very powerful ability to practice what is called mind-sight, combined with a self-perpetuating process of avoidance and anxiety. The ultimate cause of both of these underlying mental processes is genetics. You didn’t do anything wrong. It’s not your fault, and yes, you CAN improve your lot in life by focusing on tactics that recognize the true underlying cause of social anxiety.
Who else recognizes the following patterns?
1. More anxiety about someone noticing your anxiety than about having the anxiety in the first place.
2. Dread of situations in which you could not easily disappear from the spot light if you needed to.
3. People thinking you are, “quiet,” when that’s not the real you.
4. Being afraid that someone will notice that your voice is shaking, your hand is sweating, your face is blushing, or some other physical sign of anxiety.
5. Wanting to speak up and show people how interesting and smart you can be, only to find that the thought of speaking up is enough to start your heart pounding or your breath to feel like it’s been ****** out of you.
These patterns are complex, but the cause of social anxiety disorder is caused by your genetically inherited personality traits more than anything else. Over time, what happens is that your hypersensitivity to the way others are perceiving you leads to situations that are very uncomfortable or embarrassing (though to someone else it would seem like a normal life experience). Normal life experiences like blushing in front of others and having someone point this out and laugh can lead someone with a social anxiety disorder trait to become hyper vigilant to the normal experience of blushing. As you mind begins to label blushing as a threat, you may begin to become super tuned-in to the slightest inkling of blushing, which then causes you to feel embarrassed at the thought that you might blush…and BAM…you are blushing out of nowhere and you look at the floor instead of making eye contact, and before you know it, you’ve been labeled, “quiet.” This is just one tiny example of the many variations that social anxiety disorder can take. Yours will be unique.
The mind-sight issue is at the root of all of the symptoms. Mind-sight is the process by which you mentally project yourself into the other person’s perspective and then look back at yourself through their eyes. This gives you a great social advantage (unless it takes over as in social anxiety disorder). You are able to self-monitor to present yourself in a positive light to others. People who are low on this ability are the are at a great disadvantage in relationships and business ( Think of someone you have known who seems clueless about how they talk on and on without checking to see if the listener is still interested. Or think of someone who doesn’t seem to realize that other people brush their hair and don’t start personal conversations in the grocery store line). Mind-sight allows you to predict what others are thinking about you. If the mind-sight ability is genetically wired into you to a very strong degree, all it takes is one or two situations that cause you anxiety about how others are perceiving you, and then the process of feeling anxious about a recurrence of those situations sets in. Once you begin to consciously or unconsciously anticipate a certain kind of situation with fear, you will become more aware of the first signs that the situation is approaching.
Trying to “not feel anxious” doesn’t work. In fact, to stick with the example from above, trying to not feel anxious can lead a person who fears blushing to become more likely to blush out of anxiety that they might be approaching a situation that would be embarrassing if they blushed. Translate this to a more general “feeling of anxiety” in social situations and you get a sensation of increasing quiet feelings that seem to take over and suppress your natural spontaneity even before you arrive at the destination where you begin to anxiously anticipate that you might get that “quiet feeling” with all the unwanted judgements of others about seeming shy and quiet. Avoiding the sensation you don’t want ends up creating it. And for a person who wants to know the cause of social anxiety disorder, that’s the crucial point to understand beyond genetics. It’s this point that allows people with social anxiety disorder to make a change in the way their mind and body reacts, and that’s what the site, www.anxiety-counselor.com is all about. See that page: the cause of social anxiety disorder for more information on how to put these ideas to practical use in reversing the effects of social anxiety on your life.
Madan
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November 1st, 2010

GregFrost asked: Stress, which is the main trigger for anxiety attack comes in two categories: (i) physical causes and (ii) environmental causes.
Physical Causes of Anxiety
1. Age – Physical causes for anxiety are those which are triggered by tangible changes in your body. One of the most often quoted factors under this category is middle age. Though more commonly identified with women and menopause, men too experience anxiety symptoms in their mid-to-late 40s.? This is because of sudden changes in hormone production which affect the functions of all the systems in the body. Doctors normally prescribe HRT or hormone replacement therapy for women who experience extreme anxiety levels during menopause. For men, the only way out is counseling and symptomatic treatment.
2. Andropause as in the male-menopause – Did you know that men go through a similar phase (though not directly connected to fertility) in their late 40s to mid 50s? It is called andropause and exhibits almost all the symptoms of menopause including anxiety and panic attacks. These are usually treated on the merit of each case, though imbalance of hormones plays a major role here as well.
3. Drug effects and side effects – Other physical causes of anxiety are related to drugs and their absorption in the body.? Say, you were a regular smoker and decide to quit; or you realize that coffee and caffeinated products are making you edgy and you eliminate from your diet. The result in both these cases would be anxiety attacks due to withdrawal symptoms caused by suddenly stopping the intake of such substances. You would also experience anxiety attacks if certain drugs are stopped suddenly, such as anti-depressants, abuse of OTC (over-the-counter) drugs, and so on.
4. Thyroid problems – Anxiety can also be triggered by a malfunctioning thyroid gland, which once again causes chemical imbalances in the brain. Unfortunately, this is one of the most difficult conditions to diagnose because tests usually come negative when the thyroid is tested for abnormal function.
Environmental Causes of Anxiety
Internal factors that cause imbalance of hormones and other chemicals account for one side of the story. The other one pertains to external factors or stressors, such as:
1.??? Job loss or the threat of loosing your job
2.??? Death of someone loved
3.??? Prolonged illness
4.??? Sudden change in lifestyles – marriage, life after death of a spouse, having a baby, new job, moving to a new town/ country, and so on
5.??? Relationship problems
6.??? Knowledge that you are suffering from a fatal disease
7.??? Extreme conditions at workplace
8.??? Inability to generate adequate finances to support self and family
9.??? Physical and/or mental abuse
10.??? Physical challenges to cope with situations or life styles
Before we go any further you need to know one less known fact – stress can be positive, too. The Oxford dictionary defines stress as, “a state of affairs involving demand on physical or mental energy”, which leaves out any allusion to the negative connotation we are so used to hear about. Medically, stress is “perturbation of the body’s homeostasis” or simply put a state where both body and mind need to work constantly to cope with the demands from environment. Therefore, it is easy to infer from here that stress does not become a negative factor unless it cannot be managed. As long as you are able to manage stress, you are likely to benefit rather than suffer because of it. How?
Consider a scenario where you have a tight deadline. In order to meet it, you draw upon all your inner potential and strength and push yourself to overachieve. The result is that you do make the deadline and you feel good about your success. Inventions, people juggling successfully careers and homes, athletic feats, and so on are only a few example of how stress can be a positive vehicle to fulfill your potential.? It becomes negative and harmful when sustained over a prolonged period, long enough to cause gross malfunction of the major systems within your body.
Donna
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October 18th, 2010

Matt Collins asked:
Depersonalization Symptoms: How anxiety factors into symptoms of depersonalization
Depersonalization can be a terrifying experience for one who suffers from it. It can be defined as something in your self-awareness that causes you to perceive your reality as not being reality. Depersonalization symptoms include a feeling of detachment from your body and your mind. The body and mind may seem like they belong to someone else, or it may feel like the person’s soul has somehow died and the body is just “going through the motions” of everyday life.
People who suffer from depersonalization often describe some of the following symptoms: feelings of being strange, alien, unattached, one-dimensional, robotic, disembodied, unreal, or surreal.
The causes behind depersonalization are purely psychological, there is nothing actually physically wrong with the sufferer. Depersonalization symptoms are simply symptoms of anxiety or a mild panic. This is only known because if the sufferer is cured of panic, depersonalization also disappears. In other words, it is possible to experience depersonalization symptoms along with other anxiety symptoms, but anxiety doesn’t necessarily result in depersonalization.
Although my very first anxiety symptoms involved stomach pains and nausea, it wasn’t until many years of being an anxiety sufferer that I started feeling depersonalization symptoms. I remember being at work (where most of my anxiety occurred) and looking around me and having a sudden sensation that none if it was real. Everyone seemed like some sort of subject in a painting, yet I had the uncanny feeling that they were the real ones and I was imaginary.
The second instance of this happening (many months after the first), I was at my workstation and suddenly I felt as if either the counter in front of me 10 feet tall or I had somehow shrunk to 3 feet tall. I was speaking to someone at the time and suddenly my voice was caught in my throat and I couldn’t speak anymore. That incident was really the catalyst for me, the catalyst that not only set me off on years of anxiety and panic, but also set me on my quest to rid myself of anxiety and panic, and to get help for agoraphobia…and subsequently helping everyone I could who had the same issues.
Oftentimes, one who experiences depersonalization symptoms will also experience dizziness, as they are both symptoms of anxiety. It is important to address the root problem to rid yourself of both.
Marsha
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September 24th, 2010

Ethan Grays asked:
Anxiety & Panic Attacks are very common in today’s society and many people in every country suffer from them. The severity of the anxiety and panic attacks can differ from person to person and in a lot of cases can completely control lives. Many sufferers do not even believe or know that they even suffer from anxiety and panic attacks which can lead to the ailment really running out of control. So when it actually comes down to it what are the 10 most common Anxiety Panic Attacks Symptoms?
1. Nausea – A feeling of Nausea can come on quite quickly in certain situations and is one of the most common symptoms of Anxiety & Panic Attacks
2. Shaking – Shaking is also another of the most common and can be uncontrollable both on the inside and on the outside.
3. Fear – The fear of losing control or a feeling of “Going Crazy” is also another common symptom for anxiety attack sufferers.
4. Stomach Cramps – Stomach cramps can tie in with the feeling of Nausea and are quite commonly linked with Panic Attacks.
5. Depersonalization – Another feeling of not being in control when you can have an out of body experience.
6. Numbness – Numbness and Tingling especially within the face can be another common symptom amongst Panic Attack sufferers.
7. Hot Flushes – Chills and hot flushes effect almost all Anxiety disorder sufferers and are one of the first signs that an attack is about to happen.
8. Palpitations – A rapid heart beat and palpitations within the chest during before, during and after an attack are very common.
9. Shortness Of Breath – Chest tightening can be a common symptom in Anxiety sufferers resulting in shortness of breath.
10. Skin Colour – Your skin can also lose colour during an attack and is common in most sufferers.
These 10 Anxiety Panic Attacks Symptoms above are generally most common but are just scratching the surface. There are many symptoms that are not as noticeable as the ones above and can creep on at a moments notice striking fear in any sufferer, however severe.
Bob
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September 1st, 2010
soft honesty asked:
this always happens to me at the same time of day..early evening..could it be anxiety?
Beverly
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Tags: Anxiety Symptoms, Extreme Tiredness, Shaking Feeling | 6 Comments
July 5th, 2010
asked:
i have severe anxiety and depression symptoms, i have very bad migraines, an extremely difficult time concentrating, thoughts of suicide, loss of interest, and sadness, and the worst is that i cant even stop myself from having these symptoms, i have tried EVERYTHING in order to stop except prescription meds, but my parents wont let me get tested for it, my difficulty concentrating has caused me to get cut from basketball, be antisocial and do very poorly in other things including school, please help me find a cure to get rid of it forever because i don’t want to resort to doing to bad things to myself, because i have big plans including to join the military, and i don’t want this to get in the at all
Patricia
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Tags: Anxiety Symptoms, Basketball, Depression Symptoms | 2 Comments
March 5th, 2010
dizzydan852 asked:
I sometimes see flashes of light and sometimes slight shadows in my peripherals and i have an anxiety disorder should i be concerned
Ted
Categories: Mental Health |
Tags: Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety Symptoms, Peripherals | 3 Comments
February 25th, 2010
wasppy25 asked: i have been tingling all over for 2 days now, coming and going in different parts of my body, i have also felt weakness in my limbs, is it possible to have these anxiety symptoms without having an anxiety attack? can the physical symptoms last for days?
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February 25th, 2010
adike94 asked: I **** my anxiety. My symptoms for it is feeling sick, feeling like about to vomit, light headed, dizzy, and feeling out of this world. It makes me not enjoy life as much as I use to! Any of you people also **** your anxiety and what do you feel when you have an attack.
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