Article by Madelynan Doyle

Live and Learn: Anxiety Disorder Knowledge

Anxiety disorders are varied and include agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and a number of other medical conditions. Most people do not learn about anxiety disorder normally, so it is important to put effort into learning about anxiety disorders if you or a loved one is diagnosed with one of these medical conditions.

The first place you can start when looking for information about anxiety disorders is, of course, your medical professional. If you think that you may have a problem with anxiety to the point where it is disrupting your life, you should see a doctor immediately and describe your symptoms. Your doctor will run tests and check your health in order to make a diagnosis, and be sure to save enough time during your appointment to ask questions about your anxiety disorder and your treatment options. If you feel rushed, make sure that you make another appointment in order to go over your anxiety disorder. If your doctor seems too rushed to talk to you, you are probably better off finding a new doctor who will make the time to help you.

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Article by Richard J. Kennedy

Panic and anxiety disorder affects close to 40 million people in the United States, and those totals reflect only the adult population. It is also estimated that 1 in every 10 children and adolescents will also struggle with some form of anxiety. So, where exactly can you turn for information and support if you suspect that you or a loved one may be affected?

Anxiety is a perfectly normal human emotion, but when anxiety becomes severe, persistent and gets in the way of normal functioning it could be an indication of an anxiety disorder. While there are many different types of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Snxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Agoraphobia, the one characteristic that unifies all of them is a pervasive sense of fear and unwanted, uncomfortable thoughts. These thoughts and fears, when left untreated can cause serious problems – both personally and professionally – for the anxiety or panic sufferer.

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Article by Tims Sentinel

If you suspect that you have agoraphobia and are looking for information on how to stop anxiety related to it, then read the facts below.

Today, people are afflicted by a range of anxiety disorders. These disorders are generally characterized by severe anxiety. Under the umbrella of anxiety disorders fall the group of phobias. Phobias are severe and irrational fears that lead to panic. Agoraphobia is one example of such phobias. It is the most commonly treated phobia in mental health. Its signs and symptoms are severe enough to need treatment.

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Article by Canada Drug Stop

The term PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) refers to a wide range of emotional and psychological symptons that are noticed after a stressful situation. Researches have revealed that most people easily recover from post traumatic stress disorder but one in three people suffer from it for years or months.

There are certain causes of PTSD that include:MistreatmentAbuseHaving a critical road accidentGetting diagnosed with a crucial illnessInjury or violent death of someone very closeTaken as a prisoner or hostageWitness violence and shootouts

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Phobias are when someone has an irrational fear of a specific situation, object or activity.
Examples are; fear of driving, fear of snakes, fear of public speaking, performance anxiety and stage fright. Sufferers recognize that their fear is out of proportion to any actual danger but are unable to control it or even explain it.

Phobias are the most common form of anxiety disorder being present in between 9% and 18% of the population. Taken together phobias are the most common form of mental illness in women and the second most common in men over 25. Phobias in children are also quite common, severe fears are present in about 10-15% of children and specific phobias are found in about 5% of children.

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Well, anxiety may be a feeling of uneasiness. Everybody feels anxious when placed under traumatic things as an example an exam or an interview. On the other hand anxiety is only thought of to be a mental health problem when it’s long lasting, severe and is interfering with every day activities.

There are five major types of anxiety disorder:- Generalized anxiety disorder, Obsessive- Compulsive disorder, Panic disorder, Post Traumatic Pressure disorder, and Social Phobia. All the types come with very totally different anxiety disorder symptoms.

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Okay, so I am currently taking 10 mg Prozac for Panic disorder (I just started taking it), and in addition my doctor prescribed me to take .5 mg Klonopin twice daily. I am really scared to take the Klonopin (I have already been taking the Prozac), will the Klonopin make me hallucinate (that is my greatest fear) and also is .5 mg a strong dose to take for a first time–should I take just .25 mg? I have taken Xanax once before and I think Klonopin and Xanax are pretty similar (correct me if I’m wrong) and I only took .25 mg of Xanax and it kinda made me feel drunk and loopy, will Klonopin have that same effect. Thank you! By the way, I am 17 and a girl if that makes any difference.

I suffered from anxiety- panic disorder in high school and it really limited my social growth and effected my overall academic performance. Fortunately, after some dedication and hard work I grew both socially and academically and pulled myself up. I chose to attend a college near my home due to fear of fitting in, living with other people, and to save money (and boost my GPA). Now I’ve been accepted to a better college, but I’m afraid to go- it’s about 2 hours away (not too bad), but I don’t really enjoy living with others as I prefer my own space and I’m not sure if I’m quite “ready” for it yet.

I think it may be wise if I stay at my current institution and continue doing what I’m doing and grow more independent and possibly even transfer in the Spring that might be good. I might even find that another much smaller liberal arts college suits my interest in the time I spend whilst at home for another semester or year.
Please let me know what you think. I feel like the anxiety keeps me from living, but I can’t tell if that’s clouding my overall judgment too much. Do you think it would be wise if I stayed at home for just one more semester (at least) and prepared my self? I’d could also to take 1 more general ed course that would aid me in a much easier transition. Thanks so very much in advance!

Ever since I was a little girl I have been afraid of dying. First it used to just be death but as I grew up it became more about the end of time and what will happen after I die. If I think about it too much I go into a full blown panic and run around aimlessly screaming for help, though I know there is none. The doctors say its a panic disorder mixed with anxiety. I take medicine but it hasnt helped much. I also am religious, I try to be faithful and follow God’s word but for some reason I still freak out. I feel alone in the universe and I’m debating on whether or not I should just check myself into a crazy house. Is there anyone else out there who feels or knows what I am talking about? Is there a way to stop it? Is there anything I can do to ease my phobias?

I have social anxiety disorder which causes me anxiety and panic attacks on a daily basis. Lately they’ve become so overpowering and frequent that I can’t even leave my apartment (for work, to go to the store, etc). I have tried antidepressants in the past, but they made me suicidal.

I am scheduled to see a psychiatrist but where I live it usually takes weeks of waiting to get in. What can I do?