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www.MeTheDoctor.com — Anxiety Relief — Self Help Methods for Anxiety Relief Anxiety and depression are one of the most common mental illnesses that affect individuals worldwide. The most common form of treatment used today for anxiety relief is antidepressant medications, however, these only treat the symptoms of anxiety and there are numerous side effects associated with these drugs that are the reason why many patients to stop taking them. Anxiety or depression can be effectively treated and even eliminated in many individuals when the root or underlying cause of the disorder is identified and treated. There are many methods to uncover and treat the root cause of anxiety and many individuals who have utilized self help methods for anxiety relief have been successful in overcoming their anxiety. If you suffer from anxiety and would like more information on these anxiety relief methods, please visit us at: www.MeTheDoctor.com
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There was this movie shown way back in 1992 called “Single White Female.” The main characters are played by two famous actresses named Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The character “Allie” is a successful software designer in the “Big Apple” who always found her climb up the career ladder and her personal life as both less than ideal. After asking her boyfriend to move out of the apartment, Allie opened up some space for a possible roommate. After a succession of possible roommates whom she found to be “weirdos”, she was able to settle on having shy lady named “Hedy” as a companion, albeit a paying companion in the apartment.

Hedy turned out to be another weirdo. Hedy became so obsessed with Allie that she even copied her looks, way of dressing, and literally assumed Allie’s identity. Somehow, Hedy found security in assuming the relatively happier life of Allie.

The character of Hedy actually demonstrates the loneliness and perils of a person suffering from inferiority complex. This inferiority complex is nothing new or rare. In fact, many women especially young girls are experiencing this form of low self-esteem. An inferiority complex is a nagging feeling of never being able to be “good enough.” It is being so “uncomfortable” with how one looks, speaks, or moves. It is a total lack of appreciation for one’s self. Inferiority complex is an extreme lack of self-esteem, self-confidence, and having a constant feeling of inadequacy.

For some people their concept of self-worth is based on the affirmation of other people. Affirmation, or confirmation, in the form of a friendly smile, a handshake or simple “hello” decides whether a person with an inferiority complex would feel good about himself or herself. The need for social approval is one underlying needs of persons with low self-esteem. When a person lacks social skills, he or she develops a self-pity mode which may eventually lead to stress and anxiety. According to Alfred Adler, a well known Austrian psychologist, “the inferiority complex” is derived from physical disability or from faulty relationships. This complex is a “need” to validate one’s self.

Some of the causes of inferiority complex include:

l Socio-Economic Causes – This is a common cause and mostly felt by people from a lower socio-economic class or people who worked for wealthy families. Seeing other people living in higher standards makes the person from the lower class blame himself for not being successful or for not being able to provide a better life for his family.

l Physical Causes – This results from a physical defect or lack of appreciation for one’s physical appearance. Some people feel inferior for being overweight, being too skinny, or being too short. Because of their physical conditions, these people think of themselves as less important than others.

To defeat the ill-effects of low self-esteem, here are some tips to feel better about yourself:

1. Never compare yourself to others

2. Work along with others, be a team player

3. Participate in worthwhile activities

4. Don’t neglect yourself-you can improve yourself through going to school, attending workshops, seminars

5. Focus on the positive side of your life- be thankful for what you have

6. Read famous people who had overcome their failures and adversities especially people who becomes rich by sheer hard work and determination

If these tips don’t help, your last resort may probably be to get proper counseling or in extreme cases get the advice and services of a psychiatrist.

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Anxiety – What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder ?

Post-traumatic stress disorder also known as PTSD is a form of anxiety that can occur after the exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm happened or was threatened.

Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include:

- Survivors of devastating earthquakes
- People that witness traumatic events
- Survivors of several accidents on the sea or air
- Physical and sexual abuse or crimes
- Major changes in someone’s life
- Severe accidents car or plane accidents
- Violent personal assaults
- Natural disasters or human causes disasters (bombs)
- People taking part in terrorist rescues
- People affected by racism
- Military combat actions
- PTSD often occurs in soldiers attending wars
- Birth of a child can often cause PTSD (moms usually experience anxiety after birth and even during pregnancy).
- Any type of family violation
- Death of a loved one
- Being fired from work
- Divorce

Usually all the family members of the victim are disposed to develop post traumatic stress disorder. PTSD can occur in people of any age, and that includes children and adolescents.

Symptoms of PTSD

Many PTSD sufferers repeatedly experience flashbacks, memories, nightmares, or frightening thoughts, these symptoms are most likely to happen when they are exposed to objects or objects that remind them of their trauma.

Common Symptoms :

- General Anxiety Disorder
- Irritability or anger
- Intense guilt or fear for no apparent reason
- Emotional numbness and sleep problems
- Severe Depression
- Mood Swings

Lets have a closer look at the most common physical symptoms in (PTSD) :

- Weak Immune System
- Dizziness and numbness
- Chest pain
- Discomfort in other parts of the body, muscular tension
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Long term headaches

Sufferers often are treated for other causes than anxiety disorder. It happens often that sufferers think they have heart diseases, muscular problems or lack of minerals and vitamins.

Post-traumatic anxiety disorder can only be diagnosed if the symptoms last for more than one month. Symptoms do not occur immediately after the trauma, it usually varies, but they are most likely to occur within 3 months, it varies from one to another.

However some people recover in less than six months, others experience these symptoms a lot longer. Often PTSD may become chronic, and general anxiety disorder occurs. It can last for years if not treated in time.

There are lots of treatments available now, such as one to one coaching programs, which are completely natural and guaranteed, medication does help but they usually have bad side effects, they may reduce the level of anxiety, but in most of the cases it is not the cure.

General Statistics of PTSD

Studies have shown that 6.2 million adults in the US ages 18 to 58, approximately 4.6 percent of the people between these ages, have PTSD, the number is continuing to grow due to the high level of stress in urban areas. There are more women than men suffering from PTSD.

Treatment

One successful treatment that has worked for more than 40,000 people already is the Panic Away program which is a one-to-one coaching, complete natural anxiety program mainly based on relaxation techniques and ways to master your thoughts to overcome PTSD and anxiety.

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how would you operationally define “anxiety”
and “student alcohol use” ?

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An operational definition of ‘anxiety’ would be scores from an anxiety scale.

For alcohol use, it would be scores on a scale looking at alcohol consumption.

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A day’s work ends not at “quitting time.” After a hard day’s work, one cannot just rush home and immediately sit back on the sofa with feet raised. After long hours of paper sorting, tedious analysis and hours more of report writing, the average worker cannot simply relax knowing that there are are still more things to done in the house.  Eight hours at the office is followed by more domestic tasks such as cleaning the living room, washing the dishes, or doing the laundry.  Being at home is just like doing another work shift, but this time, without the need to wear that tie or long-heeled pair of Prada.  

There is, however, a great consolation to doing housework. Unlike being in the office, doing more work at home allows one to enjoy the benefits of being in the company of loved ones. As a bonus, a pet lover can also enjoy being with a congenial companion that helps one get over all the stress and anxiety at the office.  Having a pet, like having a family, can be a real stress-buster.

Medical studies show that petting an animal can act as anxiety relief.   Having a pet helps lower blood pressure and soothes the emotions after a hectic day.  The company of pets gives a person a state of serenity and relaxation.  Endorphins, the human hormone that kills pain, are easier released when a person enjoys the company of a pet animal.   Other research clearly prove that petting a dog can help reduce stress and anxiety.  The act of petting is not only comforting to the dog but for the owner as well.  

Studies also say that dolphin vocalizations, or the sound being produced by these continental shelf dwellers, act as anxiety relief which can also lower blood pressures and induce calm thoughts.  These specialized dolphin organs located below their blow-holes can treat mild depression, psychological problems, and developmental disabilities. These carnivorous mammals that actually feed on squid and fish are not your usual household pets.  Still, they are used to conduct studies on animal-assisted therapy for human beings.  Dolphin vocalizations are now being fused to classical music to produce mind-relaxing audio in CD and DVD forms.

Bird songs are also natural anxiety relief as those sounds bring incomparable sense of calm to the listener. Listening to the chirping birds can also relieve one’s mind from stress and anxiety.  Psychiatrists and  behavioral experts point out that petting such animals or listening to their natural sounds can be an effective way to promote emotional health and physical rejuvenation.

However, there are still some quarters that criticize the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy. They say that therapy using animals are not as effective as taking anxiety medications. They contend that “there is still no compelling scientific evidence that proves that animal-assisted therapy is a legitimate therapy or just an answer to a fleeting mood.”

Science may not yet hold concrete proof of the benefits of animal-assisted therapy.  But it is important to know that millions have already benefited emotionally and physically by having a pet as a companion.  Still, no matter how tedious and tiring your office day was, having a relaxed moment with your family and pets should be considered as an alternative “therapeutic” method to promote one’s health.

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www.thelindenmethod.co.uk What causes chest and heart pain during anxiety and panic attacks? Charles Linden explains.
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