Taking Control of Your Life

Do you find yourself sniping at your mate more frequently than usual? Are you avoiding social encounters? Have you recently developed feelings of apprehension or fear when there is no logical reason for it? Well, if you can relate it may be advisable to get some answers. You may very well be teetering on the edge of an anxiety disorder. The term "panic attack" has become a "trendy term" for anything that creates feelings of anxiety in a person. Truthfully, there are many different manifestations of anxiety and so-called panic attacks are just one condition. Having an anxiety disorder does not make someone a bad person. Everyone experiences feelings of anxiousness at one time or another. How a person deals with and expresses those feelings is where the challenge lies.

Table of Contents

Please Read This First ........................................................................ 2
Terms of Use............................................................................................................ 2
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................ 4
1. Anxiety Disorders – An Introduction ............................................. 9
Occurrences............................................................................................................. 9
The Different Types of Anxiety Disorders ....................................... 12
Treatments ............................................................................................................. 12
What is an Anxiety Disorder?........................................................... 13
3. Why Do People Get Anxiety Disorders?...................................... 14
Types of Anxiety Disorders .............................................................. 17
Types of Anxiety Disorders.................................................................................. 17
Panic Disorder ................................................................................................... 17
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)........................................................... 18
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ......................................................... 19
Social Phobia ..................................................................................................... 19
Specific Phobia.................................................................................................. 20
Generalized anxiety disorder ........................................................................... 20
Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders .................................... 21
Common Anxiety Disorder Signs and Symptoms ............................................. 21
Panic Disorder ................................................................................... 24
Symptoms of Panic Disorder ............................................................................... 24
Diagnosis of Panic Disorder ................................................................................ 25
Is Treatment Necessary?.................................................................................. 25
Managing Panic ..................................................................................................... 26
Social Anxiety Disorder .................................................................... 28
Occurrence......................................................................................................... 29
Treatment ............................................................................................................... 29
Cognitive-behavioral therapy........................................................................... 29
Generalized Anxiety Disorder .......................................................... 32
Symptoms .......................................................................................................... 32
Diagnosis of the Disorder................................................................................. 33
Treatment Options............................................................................................. 33
Prevention is a Better Option........................................................................... 34
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ..................................................... 35
Common Symptoms.............................................................................................. 35
Compulsive Rituals ............................................................................................... 36
Treatments ......................................................................................................... 36
Specific Phobia.................................................................................. 38
Is Specific Phobia The Same as Fear?............................................................ 38
How to Diagnose Your Specific Phobia .......................................................... 39
Types of Specific Phobia...................................................................................... 39
Treatment ............................................................................................................... 40
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder........................................................ 42
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder ................................................ 42
Treatment ........................................................................................................... 43
Self-Help ................................................................................................................. 44
Agoraphobia ...................................................................................... 45
Diagnosis ............................................................................................................... 45
Symptoms of Agoraphobia .............................................................................. 45
Treatment Options............................................................................................. 46
Medications........................................................................................................ 46
Therapies............................................................................................................ 46
Psychodynamic Treatment............................................................................... 47
Claustrophobia .................................................................................. 48
Causes of Claustrophobia.................................................................................... 48
Symptoms of Claustrophobia .......................................................................... 49
Treatment ........................................................................................................... 49
Anxiety Disorders in Children .......................................................... 51
Occurrence......................................................................................................... 51
Types of Anxiety Disorders in Children.......................................................... 52
Treatments ......................................................................................................... 54
Recent Research on Anxiety Disorders .......................................... 55
Genes and Anxiety Disorders .......................................................................... 55
Progress through Research ............................................................................. 56
How to Know If You Have an Anxiety Disorder .............................. 58
Diagnosis of the Disorder..................................................................................... 58
How to Diagnosis Anxiety Disorders............................................... 60
Tests and Diagnosis.............................................................................................. 61
Symptoms that may Indicate Your Particular Disorder................................. 61
18. Tips to Avoid Anxiety Disorders ................................................ 63
Treatment Options for Anxiety Disorders ....................................... 66
Treatment Options................................................................................................. 67
Therapies................................................................................................................ 67
Medications........................................................................................................ 69
Anti-Anxiety Drugs............................................................................................ 70
How to Make Treatment for Anxiety Disorders More Effective ..... 72
Anxiety Disorder - The Recovery Process ...................................... 75
Diagnosis ............................................................................................................... 75
Acceptance ............................................................................................................ 75
Treatment ............................................................................................................... 76
Setbacks................................................................................................................. 76
Resolving ............................................................................................................... 77
Natural Remedies to Treat Panic Attacks........................................ 78
Natural Remedies for Panic Attacks.................................................................... 78
Herbs and Aromas............................................................................................. 78
Homeopathy....................................................................................................... 79
Self-Help Techniques to Prevent or Cure Anxiety Disorders ........ 80
Self-Help Techniques............................................................................................ 80
Support Groups................................................................................................. 81
Self-Help Books................................................................................................. 81
Optimism ............................................................................................................ 82
Meditation........................................................................................................... 82
Treating Anxiety Disorders with Herbs ........................................... 84
Treating Anxiety Disorders with Vitamins and Supplements........ 88
Source of Vitamins................................................................................................ 88
Necessary Vitamins and Supplements ........................................................... 88
The Impact of Anxiety Disorders ..................................................... 90
Impact on Your Family.......................................................................................... 90
Impact on Economy .............................................................................................. 91
Impact on Relationships....................................................................................... 91
How to Cope with Anxiety Disorders............................................... 92
An Overview........................................................................................................... 92
Factors That Help You to Cope with Anxiety Disorders................................ 93
How to Get Help for Anxiety Disorders ........................................... 96
Ten Easy Ways to Boost Your Mood ............................................... 98
Anxiety Disorders – Frequently Asked Questions ....................... 101
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