Dental visits often mean enduring discomfort and pain. Most people bear the soreness as the price for good oral hygiene. Others, however, cannot rationalize away the pain and they experience dental phobia. In extreme cases, people with dental...
Social Anxiety Disorder is the condition of having a social phobia. The phobia is specific to performance, where you are exposed to people that are unfamiliar or you fear will be critical or scrutinize you. Because of the phobia, you may...
Stress can occur when you're sitting in traffic, working all night to meet a deadline or when your daughter throws a temper tantrum in the grocery store. Experiencing stress and anxiety is normal and can be helpful in certain situations; however,...
Affective disorders are mental illnesses characterized by disturbances of emotion, thought and behavior. According to the International Society for Affective Disorders, affective disorders include anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety...
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with the tensions of everyday life in coping with challenging situations. However, when anxiety becomes extreme, and when the symptoms interfere with daily life and the ability to function,...
Mental disorders like depression and anxiety are more common or familiar to the general public than others. Rare mental disorders, like obsessive-compulsive disorder, have become popular in the media. Monica, one of the main characters of the...
Hemophobia is the fear of blood. Hemophobia shares many characteristics of other phobias, which are classified as an anxiety disorder. People with phobias experience strong physical and psychological reactions to whatever triggers their phobia....
Paranoia refers to a symptom in which people become very aware of their environment and develop an unfounded observation about something. For example, an individual may think someone is following him. Sometimes, paranoia can be a sign of an...
Meeting new people can be a challenge, especially if you suffer from social phobia or anxiety. If you feel nervous when faced with the prospect of having to introduce yourself in an unfamiliar situation or talk about yourself with strangers,...
Anyone who suffers from a fear or phobia knows what a terrifying ordeal it can be. Many anxiety disorders are associated with fears and phobias. Some people even panic when facing a fear, which can sometimes be mistaken for a heart attack. There...
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...
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...
The fear of flying is a common phobia that many people struggle with. You should probably get professional help if you have panic attacks when trying to fly, feel extremely overwhelmed or haven't flown in a long period of time due to fear, but...
Meeting new people can be a challenge. If you're newly single, have moved to a new city or just want to expand your social circle, connecting with others can seem like a daunting task. It can be easy to avoid by making excuses and procrastinating....
Social Anxiety Disorder (social phobia) is the third-largest mental health problem in the world. The latest U.S. government epidemiological data show social phobia affects over 7 percent of the population at any given time. The lifetime prevalence...
No parent wants her child to scream at bath time. Babies may cry at their first bath but they quickly adjust and enjoy the experience. Other children, however, never get over their fear of water. Fear of water can severely limit a child’s...
Anxiety that can arise from simple everyday activities is considered a normal part of life. But anxiety can grow into more serious disorders for some people, disrupting their lives and requiring professional help. Treatment that involves therapy...
Social anxiety, also called social phobia, and depression often co-exist with each other. People who suffer from social anxiety may have fears of being in public places or crowds. The may avoid situations where they think people are judging them...
Panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, are types of anxiety disorders. These conditions may cause panic attacks, compulsive behaviors and obsessive thoughts, sometimes resulting in a disabling impact on one's life. These...
Communicating properly and effectively is an essential element in developing and maintaining any relationship, yet many people find it difficult to express themselves at work, at home and in social situations. Improving the manner in which you...
Inaccurate nutrition information may confuse consumers and make it difficult to follow a healthy lifestyle and maintain a healthy weight. Reliable sources of nutrition information include the American Dietetic Association, the American Diabetes...
People who suffer from a fear of flying greatly limit their work options and ability to see friends and family members. Some people become so immobilized and anxious about flying that they miss out on important life events, such as a best friend's...
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress or preparation for important events. But when anxiety becomes persistent and uncontrollable from irrational fears about everyday situations, it indicates anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety Disorders...
While most people suffering from social phobia require support from qualified physicians and psychotherapists, it's helpful to verbalize or write a list of things that elevate your anxiety levels. People who suffer from social phobia generally...
Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness that can arise from phobias, depression or anxiety disorders. Most people experience anxiety when they feel they are in danger or are extremely uncomfortable. However, according to the National Institute of...
Facial blushing occurs when an individual feels that they are being judged by another, even if it is only imagined, according to researcher Ruy Miranda. This feeling of criticism can be experienced with complete strangers or even close family...
Anxiety---also known as nervousness or fear---is a feeling of uneasiness characterized by rapid heartbeat, racing thoughts and other troubling symptoms. Anxiety is a key feature of mental health conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)...
If you suffer from symptoms of anxiety or have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you're not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect approximately 40 million American adults each year. Occasional...
Social anxiety is a disorder that can be extremely debilitating, isolating those who suffer with the condition, creating a life ruled by fear and worry. Unlike occasional shyness or nervousness in public situations, the symptoms of social anxiety...