About Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia: What It Is and What You Can Do About It Agoraphobia, translated roughly from Greek, literally means ‘fear of the marketplace.’  In the past, it was believed to be the debilitating fear of open spaces and public places.  As more studies and research have shown, it is now thought as a result of continued ( Read More…)

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What Are the Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Everything You Need To Know About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized as a person’s obsession with rituals in order to neutralize intrusive thoughts. This is a major anxiety disorder. There are recurrent and constant impulses, thoughts or images that the person experiences at any given time. The person tries to suppress or ignore ( Read More…)

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What Are the Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder

Everything You Need To Know About Social Anxiety Disorder Social anxiety disorder manifests as apprehension, fear or worry at a heightened level.  This is confirmed if the person is easily embarrassed and is often anxious of practically every situation. Anxiety, fear and worry when speaking in public is normal but if this reaction is heightened, ( Read More…)

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What Are the Symptoms of Panic Disorder

  Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder that can be treated successfully.  Symptoms of panic disorder can be characterized by attacks of fear and terror that are usually accompanied by sweatiness, pounding heart, faintness, dizziness and weakness. During these attacks, the people with panic disorder feel flushed or chilled and their hands tingle and feel ( Read More…)

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What Are the Different Anxiety Disorders

Kinds of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorder is a common chronic disorder, affecting women more than men. This can lead to impairment. It is long-lasting anxiety that is not specific to any object or scenario. Therefore, it is free-floating. People suffering from this disorder often feel nervous, worried or afraid of something but they cannot articulate ( Read More…)

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