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Anxiety - Signs/Symptoms
Signs/Symptoms

How to recognise the signs of excess anxiety
Anxiety - Causes
Causes

Anxiety....what are the causes
Anxiety - Treatments
Treatments

Information on treating anxiety

abnormal grieving
- Abnormal grieving occurs when the normally painful emotional reaction is prolonged, delayed, or otherwise unresolved. It is considered abnormal for a person not to grieve at all after a major loss. Grief is also considered abnormal when it is accompanied by thoughts of suicide or psychotic symptoms like a loss of contact with reality.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also called OCD, is a type of anxiety disorder. A person who has OCD has recurring or repeated obsessions and/or compulsions. Obsessions are thoughts, ideas, or images that persist in the mind. Compulsions are mental acts or behaviours that are carried out repeatedly. These obsessions and compulsions are severe enough to be time-consuming. They may also cause a fair amount of distress or impairment. The impairment can interfere with everyday activities.
biofeedback
- Biofeedback refers to methods that allow people to have conscious control over body functions that usually occur automatically. The heartbeat, blood pressure, muscle tension, pain response, and brain waves have all been targeted. An instrument measures changes in these functions. The person is made aware of the measurements. The name biofeedback comes from this biological feedback.
cognitive impairment
chronic pain
- Chronic pain can be described as pain that lasts long enough, or is intense enough, to affect a person's normal activities and well-being. It may continue over a long period of time or come and go. Any area of the body can be affected.
cocaine-related disorders
malaise
- Malaise is a general feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness.
fatigue
- Fatigue is a condition in which a person becomes weary or exhausted. It is usually caused by overdoing some physical activity. It can also occur after a long period of mental stress. In some cases, it may occur for no clear reason.
dizziness
- Dizziness is a term that is used to describe a wide range of symptoms. These include lightheadedness, faintness, confusion, spinning, and feeling giddy or unsteady.
massage therapy
- Massage therapy manipulates the soft tissues of the body to normalise the tissue. The massage therapist uses a systematic application of pressure and movement on the soft tissues of the body. Massage therapy is used: to reduce stress and pain to aid recovery from medical or surgical procedures to provide relaxation to soothe tired and sore muscles to increase circulation of blood and flow of lymph in the bodyMassage is often recommended as part of a treatment plan for sports injuries, repetitive stress disorders, chronic pain, and anxiety.
relaxation therapy
restless leg syndrome
Tourette syndrome
cognitive behavioral therapy
transient tic disorder
irritability in children
- Irritability is a state of being overly sensitive to stimulation. Children who are irritable may, for example, cry easily.
nausea
- Nausea is a feeling of queasiness in the stomach. It is usually associated with the feeling that one is going to throw up, or vomit.
palpitations
rapid heartbeat
selective mutism
body dysmorphic disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
hypochondriasis
panic disorder
grinding of teeth
shortness of breath
sleep walking disorder
vaginismus
stress
- Stress is any factor in a person's life that causes change. It can include emotional, physical, social or economic pressures.
stress and Aged
- Stress is the wear and tear on the body caused by constant adjustment to an individual's changing environment. Anything that causes change in our life causes stress. There are many changes going on in the lives of the elderly.
stress and men
- Stress is the "wear and tear" the body goes through as it adjusts to the constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in a person's life causes stress. Stress can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Acute stress is the reaction to an immediate threat. This is commonly known as the "fight or flight" response. The threat can be any situation that is seen as a danger. Common short-term stressors include: noise crowding being isolated from others illness hunger danger infection Imagining a threat or remembering a dangerous event can also evoke a stress response. Modern life frequently results in ongoing stressful situations. These may include: difficult work or personal situations loneliness financial worries the recent death of a family member or loved one a move to a new home or change in job physical illness, especially long-term conditions difficulty sleeping or inability to obtain enough sleepWhat is the information for this topic?
trembling
respiratory alkalosis
separation anxiety
- Separation anxiety in childhood is the anxiety that goes along with the fear of being separated from parents or parent figures.
antisocial personality disorder
- Antisocial personality disorder is a personality disorder defined by continuous and long-term antisocial behaviour. Early childhood signs include lying, stealing, fighting, and missing school. Before age 15, disrespect for others and violation of other's rights are signs of the disorder. Problems in adolescence can be early or aggressive sexual behaviour. Also, excessive drinking and illicit drug use can occur. These problems continue into adulthood. The diagnosis is not made until the person is over 18.
anxiety disorders
- Anxiety is a vague, uncomfortable feeling of fear, dread, or danger. Anxiety disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions that involve anxiety. The problem may be real or imaginary. Symptoms can vary in severity and length. There are several types of anxiety: acute situational anxiety generalised anxiety disorder panic disorder post-traumatic stress disorder phobias obsessive compulsive disordersWhat is going on in the body?
stress and children
- Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies go through as we adjust to our constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in our lives causes stress. Stress can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Acute stress is the reaction to an immediate threat. This is commonly known as the fight-or-flight response. The threat can be any situation that is perceived, even subconsciously, as a danger.
lichen simplex chronicus
- Lichen simplex chronicus is a skin disorder characterised by an itching inflammation of the top layer of the skin.
suicide
- Suicide is the act of taking one's own life on purpose. Suicidal behaviour can range from thoughts of killing oneself to actually going through with the act.
Hypnosis
- Hypnosis is a therapy that is used to focus a person's attention to a place where he or she feels in control. During hypnosis, a doctor suggests that a person experience a change in sensation, perception, thought, or behaviour. The person's attention is drawn away from the outside world or the area that may be causing problems. Attention is then refocused to the inner self. Someone experiencing hypnosis does not lose control over his or her behaviour. The person's attention and concentration are actually more focused. Participants usually describe hypnosis as: an altered state of consciousness, focused attention, or deep relaxation a pleasant and calming feeling The state of being hypnotised makes it easier to accept and experience suggestions. Hypnosis does not force a person to do anything with these suggestions. It is not a treatment in and of itself. Hypnosis will not cure any underlying physical disorders but it can help with medical treatment.
psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy is a treatment that tries to eliminate or control mental symptoms through talking. It is a relationship between a therapist and a client. Different types of therapy are used. Each is based on different principles, structure, and methods. The therapist may be a psychiatrist, GP, psychologist, social worker, nurse, or other counsellor.
stress and women
- Stress is the "wear and tear" the body goes through as it adjusts to the constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in a person's life causes stress.
stress in adolescents
- Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies go through as we adjust to our constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in our lives causes stress.
excessive thirst
- Excessive thirst is an abnormally strong desire to drink liquids. It can be related to an underlying medical condition.
irritability in adults
- Irritability is a state of being overly sensitive to stimulation. Adults who are irritable may easily become impatient or angry.
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