Phobias/Anxiety
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Effects of Media Violence on Children
In a world where kids like Jaycee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart are snatched from their bus stops and beds, how can parents and children not be swamped by anxiety?
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Systematic Desensitization vs. Flooding
Joseph Wolpe's systematic desensitization is used in the treatment of phobias. Understanding how it differs from flooding is key to its successful use in overcoming fear.
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Systematic Desensitization and Phobia Treatment
Systematic desensitization, developed by Joseph Wolpe, is a behavioral therapy that is used in the treatment of phobias. It helps people overcome fear and anxiety.
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Causes of Specific Phobias
Fear of heights, spiders, closed spaces (claustrophobia) and other specific or simple phobias are sometimes caused by a type of learning known as classical conditioning.
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Contributing Articles in Phobias/Anxiety
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What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
A person with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) frequently feels anxious and worried for no particular reason. GAD has various symptoms, causes and treatments.
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The Benefits and How-Tos of Abdominal Breathing
Your breath is directly related to one's level of relaxation and self-confidence. Practice the following breathing exercises to make abdominal breathing a habit.
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Needle Phobia in Blood-Injection-Injury DSM-IV
Under-acknowledged and under-treated, needle phobia often results in needle phobics' avoidance of dentists and doctors because of extreme fear of medical procedures.
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How to Overcome the Fear of Insomnia
People with insomnia can develop a fear of not sleeping, or insomnia phobia. But by practicing these techniques, they can learn to manage bedtime anxiety.
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What is Postpartum Anxiety Disorder?
While many new moms are instructed to watch for symptoms of the baby blues and postpartum depression, many cases of postpartum anxiety go undiagnosed.
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Coulrophobia – The Fear of Clowns
Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is an odd phenomenon. Clown phobia is found in adults as well as children. But why are people scared of clowns?
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Social Networking Phobia
Even outgoing people can be wary of building social networks in the virtual world. The trick is to keep business and personal topics separate, and don't reveal too much.
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Personality and Anxiety Disorder
There are many symptoms associated with anxiety disorders as well as different personality traits that are more prone to developing anxiety illnesses.
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Managing Anxiety
When thoughts are focused in the present moment, the awareness of what is current enables the appropriate action to take place in response to the situation at hand.
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Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder
Use the steps in this article to ease into dealing with social situations that are commonly avoided when one has social anxiety disorder.
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Helpful Hints to Become Free from Fear
Everyone experiences anxiety at some time, but some people's fear overwhelms them and makes life miserable. These hints can help sufferers take control of their fears.
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Stress and Anxiety on London Underground
Travelling on London Underground can be an ordeal for some. Yet symptoms of anxiety may be embedded in our collective unconscious.
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Living with Anxiety
Anxiety attacks can be debilitating to the sufferer, causing untold distress to them as well as to their loved ones who feel powerless to help.
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Breathing Practice for Natural Anxiety Relief
Whether suffering from acute anxiety, stress, or chronic panic attacks, learning to make your breath deeper, slower, and more relaxed will provide desired relief.
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Use Your Mind to Defeat Panic
When anxiety becomes so severe that panic attacks ruin your life, don't despair. Changing your thoughts can change the way you face stressful situations.
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Manage Your Panic Attacks
Anxiety is a normal response to the stresses of life. But when anxiety becomes so severe that panic attacks ruin your life, don't panic! It is possible to take control.
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Common and Unusual Types of Phobias
Fear is one of the most powerful of all human emotions. A phobia is a type of fear that is excessive, and often it is so overpowering that it can paralyze an individual.
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Afraid of the Dark?
Fear of the dark occurs in toddlers, older children, and even adults! This normal anxiety can certainly turn into a phobia if not lovingly and consistently dealt with.
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Dealing with News-Induced Anxiety
An avalanche of bad news can trigger anxiety. One effective defense is consciously balanced thought.
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How to Overcome the Fear of Blood
Do you suffer from hemophobia? Are you afraid of blood? Does the sight of blood make you cringe or worse? It's time to put an end to your blood fear.
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Natural Anxiety Remedies
There are many natural remedies that are recommended for anxiety. Some of these are supported by empirical research, while others are likely to be ineffective.
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Fear of Death
Many quietly suffer from an extreme fear of death, or thanatophobia. This phobia prevents people from living fully in the present and engaging in daily life.
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Travel Anxiety
Do jitters, anxiety and fear make it unpleasant to travel? Don't let that stop you. Learn a few simple steps to reducing anxiety and enjoying your travel time.
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Benzodiazepines for Anxiety
Benzodiazepines may be an effective short-term treatment for people with severe anxiety. However, these drugs do carry a significant risk of dependency.
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Introduction to Emetophobia
This snapshot of emetophobia looks at the prevalence, causes and behaviors associated with the extreme fear of being sick.
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