A phobia is an intense fear. Often this fear is irrational and causes immobilizing terror. A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder and is usually treatable. The most common type of phobia is a simple phobia, or the fear of a specific object. A...
Almost everyone is afraid of something, whether it's heights, flying in an airplane or seeing a big hairy spider. Most of the time these fears don't affect a person's daily life or keep them from doing things they need or want to do. But some...
Treating Phobias It's natural at times to be fearful. If a known bully is headed your way, there should be a sense of nervousness and apprehension. But if that fear is irrational and you are seized with panic at the mere thought of going to the...
Anxiety disorders are characterized by overwhelming worry and fear, trouble concentrating, fatigue, and restlessness. Other physical symptoms may include nausea, headaches and sweaty palms. Anxiety disorders impact a person's ability to be...
Everybody experiences fear. It can creep up on you when you hear a strange noise when you're home alone or when you give a presentation in front of your colleagues. When your fear becomes overwhelming, impeding your sleep, ability to succeed at...
Cognitive therapy, also known as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), is a short-term psychotherapy used in treating many mental health disorders including anxiety, according to The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Unlike other forms of...
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, fear is a natural feeling in young children. When children turn 2-years-old, they may develop fears that were not present in earlier life. These new fears may be due to negative experiences or the...
Each year, dogs bite 4.5 million people in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of that number, the American Society of Plastic Surgery reports that 60 percent are children. Children ages 5 to 9 have the highest...
Pets and kids can be a wonderful combination. Pets, which often become virtual members of the family, offer unconditional love and companionship, and can teach valuable lessons about commitment, nurturing, responsibility and reverence for life....
Dr. Edward Bach developed his flower remedies in England in the 1930s and included 38 different flowers in his healing system. The Bach flower remedies work on an emotional level, with each flower linked to a separate feeling or mental state. The...
Using flower essence therapy is one way of using flower remedies for emotional healing, including anxiety. Dr. Edward Bach, an English physician rediscovered the use of the 'essence' of flowers for healing in the 1930s. Ian White, a fifth...
The term "panic attack" is commonly used to describe a sudden rush of anxiety. However, these attacks involve a variety of adverse conditions. In addition to a sudden onset of intense fear, panic attacks are typically accompanied by difficulty...
Babies can benefit from Bach flower remedies, which work on emotional and mental states rather than physical symptoms. The remedies traditionally contain brandy as a preservative, but some stores carry remedies preserved with glycerin. Dissolve...
A panic attack can precede or follow a specific event, such as a public speech, or it may develop for no apparent reason. While these kind of attacks often manifest with physical symptoms, psychological symptoms and conditions can also be...
You should treat dog bites as soon as they happen. When you quickly treat the wound, you drastically reduce your chance of infection. You'll want to first call for help and get safely away from the dog to prevent further attacks. You should then...
If you are pregnant and happen to like to eat hot dogs, you probably have heard a few warnings. Hot dogs are an American favorite at barbecues, baseball games and social gatherings alike. Also known as frankfurters or wieners, hot dogs are cured...
North Carolina lays claim to mountains, lakes and coastal plains. Whether you enjoy a campground in the Great Smoky Mountains, fishing on Fontana Lake or breathing the salt air at Croatan National Forest; RV resorts and campgrounds abound in North...
Fears are common in children and most have at least one situation or object that they fear at some point as they grow. Fear is one thing, but as a child's fear turns debilitating and prevents her from interacting in everyday situations, she may be...
Two emotional states, fear and anxiety, that once helped humans survive now set off physical and emotional responses that seem to "mess up" our lives, according to Dr. Robert Leahy, author of "Anxiety Free: Unravel Your Fears Before They Unravel...
Darkness, animals, separation anxiety and fear of shots at the doctor's office are common fears that children have. Fear is normal in children, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), close to 45 percent of children aged 6 to 12...
Animal-assisted therapy is a medically recognized treatment that employs various types of animals to help boost patients' emotional and physical well-being. The most commonly used animals are cats and dogs, but others include fish, dolphins,...
All parents must eventually deal with their child's dreaded--yet normal--"tummy ache," but when your toddler complains of stomach pain on a consistent basis, a greater problem might be to blame. Chronic stomach aches in toddlers often have their...
Emotional numbness often occurs as a response to extreme physical or psychological trauma. According to Psychiatric-disorders.com, it is one of the "avoidance cluster" of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. PTSD may develop immediately...
About one-quarter of all American adults suffer from a mental health disorder in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The psychologist's handbook for diagnosis, the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of...
It can be difficult for parents of teenagers to understand when they should get help for their teens for anxiety, because all adolescents experience stress and anxiety. A teen might get stressed when trying to find the perfect prom dress, before a...
Stress symptoms can occur when a person is faced with a challenge or threat. This challenge can be physical, such as a vicious dog about to attack, or it can be a psychological threat such as the fear of losing a job. Stress is inevitable, but too...