Anxiety Lightweight Management

Anxiety Symptoms, Causes, Types, Signs and Treatment.

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Psychologist Expert Spills the Secrets of Health and Happiness, Alternative Psychology Solutions that Reduce Anxiety and Depression without Drugs.

By Anonymous

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Contact: Doris Jeanette, drjeanette@aol.com, 215-732-6197

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Psychologist Expert Spills the Secrets of Health and Happiness, Alternative Psychology Solutions that Reduce Anxiety and Depression without Drugs.

Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 11, 2003 - Living in a world where changes are happening faster than we can keep up with them, it becomes more important than ever to know the difference between a real fear and neurotic anxiety. This can be the difference between getting out of the fire and staying in it, according to Philadelphia based licensed psychologist, Dr. Doris Jeanette. (drjeanette.com/pressrelease.html.)

"If we learn the difference between fear and anxiety in terms of our thoughts, emotions and physical feelings and apply it to our daily life, we can eliminate anxiety without having to use any sort of drugs." says Jeanette. She recently authored and produced Dr. Jeanette's Natural Process for Opening the Heart, a set of three audio cassette, self improvement tapes that lead the listener step by step through this fear and anxiety maze. Her work is influenced by Dr. Joe Wolpe's learning theory knowledge, which she learned while studying with him, and her own intensive self-exploration into the nature of authentic emotional and physical feelings.

Jeanette recommends that health and happiness seekers begin by noticing the content and speed of their own thoughts and how much these thoughts lead them into meaningless activities. "When people are not in touch with their physical body or their emotional feelings they are unconscious. This lack of awareness means they are stuck in the small space between their two ears, which of course makes for misery and sickness," she says.

Besides showing us how to eliminate anxiety, Jeanette's self improvement tapes lead the listener into finding and loving the authentic self and resolving old emotional, mental health patterns of hurt. This is the reason Elisabeth Kubler-Ross highly recommends Dr. Jeanette's tapes as an aid in self-improvement.

Doris Jeanette is a licensed psychologist and writer, who has published and taught her alternative psychology internationally since 1976. She is author of a regular column on Sex & Love for New Visions Magazine and the Spiritual and Sexuality Journal.

For more information and reviews about Dr. Jeanette's Natural Process for Opening the Heart, audiocassette, self-improvement tapes, anyone can go to:
http://www.drjeanette.com/tapes.html or Call 215-732-6197




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How to Conquer Mental Maladies: Coping with Anxiety (Part 1 of Maladies Series)

By Anonymous

A normal reaction to stress is to take action & cope or run away. However, if excessive fear, worry or nervousness creates anxiety, these daily reactions can be can be distorted. Danger can be perceived in a simple outing to the grocery store, immobilizing a person. How can you tell if your reactions are normal or excessive? Aaron T. Beck, Gary Emery and Ruth L. Greenberg share the following in their book Anxiety Disorders and Phobias: A Cognitive Perspective(New York: Basic Books, 1985):



               Anxiety is generally considered a normal reaction if it is roused by a realistic danger and if it dissipates when the danger is no longer present. If the degree of anxiety is greatly disproportionate to the risk and severity of possible danger, and if it continues even though no objective danger exists, then the reaction is considered abnormal.





What causes anxiety? Several factors can cause this; among them, genetic predisposition, negative self-talk, inner conflicts, early childhood learned/social environment, physical/medical symptoms – illness, new medications, etc, coping and social behaviors. To learn more, let’s look at the symptoms and the different forms anxiety can take.





Symptoms


If you have at least 4 of the following physical symptoms more than once in a four-week period, you may be suffering anxiety attacks:



Numbness in the hands & feet
Racing heartbeat or palpitations
Trembling hands
Hot flashes or chills
Choking
Upset stomach
Profuse sweating
Strong fears about dying
Lose control or fear of going crazy
Chest pain
Feelings of unreality or being detached


The fourth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s “Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder” (also known as the DSM-IV) lists these major types of anxiety disorders with the following symptoms for each:



Panic Disorder – Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks (intense fear or discomfort that suddenly begins as if out of nowhere).



Phobias - An irrational, recurring fear of an object, activity or situation (for example fear of spiders, flying, or leaving your house).



Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – An extreme fear or horror resulting from a traumatic experience (for example having flashbacks from past child abuse or war).


Acute Stress Disorder – Similar to Posttraumatic Stress, but this is not as long term in effect (for instance feeling extreme guilt for surviving after a loved one has died).



Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – Persistent thoughts or repetitive behaviors that you feel absolutely MUST be performed (for instance washing your hand 25 times every day).



Generalized Anxiety Disorder – Excessive worry on several events or activities that lasts at least 6 months (like obsessing over what to make for meals and how to keep the house immaculate while working 90 hours per week).



Anxiety Disorder resulting from another condition - Having excessive anxiety because of another type of medical illness ( for example being over anxious because you’re trying to heal from long term depression).



Substance-induced Anxiety Disorder - Directly related to your being exposed to a substance (like having an anxiety reaction to a new medication your doctor prescribed).



More than 19 million people suffer from an anxiety disorder every year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health and other researchers, these disorders are among the most common mental health problems. Physical problems also arise in conjunction with these anxiety illnesses as well; including cardiovascular disease and suicide.



Coping


Several methods are available to treat anxiety disorders. Let’s take a closer look at some.



TFT
One method of coping with anxiety is using Thought Field Therapy (TFT) discovered in 1981 by a cognitive psychologist Dr. Roger Callahan. He discovered that by treating the blockage in the energy flow created by disturbing thought patterns, the disturbance disappears. TFT eliminates negative feelings previously associated with a thought.



How does it work? Dr. Callahan or your own therapist asks you to think about a situation or event and rate how uncomfortable you feel at the moment on a scale from one to ten; ten is the worst you can feel and one is fine.

Then, at the direction of the therapist, you tap with two fingers on various acupressure points on your body. During this process, you share how you feel. The tapping is done according to a prescribed pattern or algorithm, based on the particular emotions being worked on in therapy.

After the series of tapping, usually lasting only five to six minutes, the treatment is complete and the distress is gone. There is an 80% success rate (90-95% with trained therapists) and NO side effects.

Self-Helps

Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. Try journaling during times of stress, and pinpoint your fears. Then list each fear and delve into the “why’s” and find out what the basis for this fear is. Are you affair to leave your house because your car may break down and strand you? Can you take a bus? Can you walk or ask a friend for traveling help? Then jot down some ways to change your current fearful ideas – slowly. Remember you have to walk before you can run! Maybe concentrate on opening your front door on day 1. Tomorrow put one foot outside. Day 3, maybe both feet can be out. But day 4, perhaps enjoying your progress with an ice cream cone is in order, before trying to make it to the mailbox! Make it an adventure and don’t push yourself. Be your best friend.

And while you’re journaling, add some affirmations to boost your self-esteem and confidence. Write your positives: I am smart. I can do this. I am a good person. Keep going…

How about checking out the library for aids? There are some great books out there with inspirational ways others have coped with their anxiety. Here are a few I like:

·          Anxiety, Phobias and Panic Attacks – by Elaine Sheehan, Element Books, Inc. 1996).

·          Straight Talk About Anxiety & Depression – by Michael Maloney, M.D. & Rachel Kranz, Facts on File, Inc., 1991.

·          Transforming Anxiety Transcending Shame – by Rex Briggs, M.S.W., Health Communications, Inc., 1999.

·          When Anxiety Attacks – by Stan H. Looper, M.A. & Cynthia Scott, M.S., Swan Publishers, 1993.

·          Uneasy Lives: Understanding Anxiety Disorders – by Carol C. Nadelson, M.D., Chelsea House Publishers, 2000.



Audiocassettes are also tools for coping with anxiety. Check your local library for some like:

The Revitalizer II Relaxation Tape and Priming Self-Esteem - by Thomas H. Budzynski, Ph.D.

Anti-Panic & Stop Panic and Fly More Calmly – by Christopher Gilbert, Ph.D.

Some physicians, psychotherapists and psychologists recommend medication; such as Valium, Xanax, Prozac, Paxil, Klonopin, & Imipramine for their patients suffering anxiety disorders. Sometimes different medications need to be tried and dosages re-adjusted to meet individual needs. However in addition to chemical or emotional dependency on these drugs, there are “side effects.” Anxiety can be replaced by nerve numbness, sluggishness, desire to sleep more, loss of sexual feeling and more.     You may have to decide which you’d rather have: anxiety attacks to cope with or side effects to deal with.



Others recommend herbal treatments. Some use Kava Kava, Valerian Root, Gingko and St. John’s Wort in various doses. A good book I recommend for finding out more about herbs is called, “Handbook for Herbal Healing,” by Christopher Hobbs, Interweave Press, Inc, 1990. If you’re already taking medication, check with your physician first before trying any herbs. Some herbs and medicines don’t mix!



Relaxation and physical exercises are also helpful. Practice slowing down your breathing. Take wonderful, deep cleansing breaths, then exhale. Start all over and take it easy. Later make sure you get enough physical exercise as well. Take a walk or work out in the living room with a video or television program. Of course, make sure your doctor ok’s this first. And do take care to maintain a healthy menu of foods.

When to Seek Professionals

If there’s even the slightest thought of suicide, seek help now! If your anxiety has taken over your life for too long and you want help, go get help. It’s ok to want help and seek it. Trained professionals can often guide us to healthier paths in short term or long term therapy. Perhaps one appointment is all you’ll need to get a new program under way. Maybe 4-6 weeks with a support group would help.



If you’ve been noticing that you can’t seem to cope on your own, get help. Maybe journaling has worked for a few years, but lately it’s lost its power. Make an appointment and ask a professional. New books, tapes, treatments, medications, herbs, and online Websites pop up daily offering a variety of aids for anxiety disorders.



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You Can Overcome Panic Attacks and Anxiety

By Glenda M Thomas

How to overcome panic attacks and anxiety.
You Can Overcome panic attacks and anxiety!

That is great news to those who suffer day in and day out, year in and year out. I have and I know that you can too.

THE SYMPTOMS
For me it started with heart palpitations. My thoughts immediately steered to fear. Then my throat would become dry so I could not swallow. Then my body would feel "weird". Dizziness and blurred vision. By this time I was convinced that I was about to die. I kept waiting for the symptoms to get worse and they did. I use to suffer from panic attacks so badly that I had to go to the hospital by ambulance. I was so embarrassed when the doctor checked me and told me that there was nothing wrong with me. When I had to go grocery shopping I would get a funny feeling in my stomach before I left the house. Once I got inside the grocery store I felt like I had to run out or else I would become overwhelmed. I dreaded the thought that I might have a panic attack in public. I had to talk to myself and prayed up and down each and every aisle of the store. I knew that if I ran out, my family would not have food and I would have to start all over again. The people in the store had no idea the personal torture I was experiencing. People at church had no idea how hard it was to sit in a large crowd.

AWARENESS When the symptoms first started, I had no idea what was happening to me. One day I was watching T.V. and some people were on a show talking about the symptoms and the light went on, "That's me! That's what I have been going through". That was the beginning of my healing! Knowledge is power. I thank God that He allowed me to turn to the channel and hear those people talking. I also helped me to know that I was not alone. I suppose that those of you who suffer from the effects of anxiety are glad to hear that you are not alone.

Steps to Overcoming

1) READ Read as much as possible about anxiety and understand what are some of the causes. (Email me for link to books).

2)PROFESSIONAL HELP Go to a counselor or therapist to get to the bottom of the anxiety. The physical discomforts are trying to get your attention - Pay attention to a greater dis-ease within. Pray for God to send you to the right person. He will.

3)RELAXATION Listen to a tape or CD for RELAXATION This was one of the things that helped me tremendously. I needed to reprogram my mind with positive and true statements that were life giving and empowering. Click below for CD's and cassette tapes to help you overcome anxiety and panic attacks. Breathing correctly is a part of relaxation.
Relaxation Tapes

4) EXERCISE Physical excercise has tremendous value. It releases chemicals that generate good feelings, called pheromones. It's good to feel good!

5) HEALING IN GOD'S WORD Meditate on scriptures that enhance your trust in God. One scripture that helps me when I really let it sink in is: Matthew 5:25-34. Am I not more than a bird to God? You better believe it and so are you! Birds don't work or store up food yet God takes care of them. Wow! The next time you see a bird think about that!

6) MAP YOUR JOURNEY Create a time line by drawing on a sheet of paper when your first signs of discomfort started. Write down what major events happened at that same time. Note the year/date. Go back as far as you can. This process helps you to take a bird's eye view of your life. When I did this exercise, I found that the first time I experienced a full panic attack was in 1984 and I had just made a major move from someone very dear to me. I also discovered that there agoraphobia before any panic attack ever appeared. Do this it will help you understand what has been going on and what triggers extreme anxiety. (You may need to use than one piece of paper).

7)God's Power to Heal
Remember,God still heals. We must let go of all the passed disappointments, and betrayals. God is not like any human being with whom we have had a relationship. God faithful and just. Jesus walked this earth so you can talk to Him about yours trials. Pray as the early disciples did, "Lord, increase my faith". FAITH is the opposite of anxiety. Faith not only pleases God but keeps us trusting in God's fatherly care. I am a witness!! Praise God!

If just one person is helped by this article, I will have accomplished what God set me out to do -Help someone along our earthly journey.

Pray for me. I will pray for you.

About the Author

Glenda Thomas has been married for 28 years and is the mother of 3 young adult children, and grandmother to one grandson (age 2). Glenda is the editor of Sister 2 Sister Newsletter. She also is a dynamic public speaker.

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