Understanding neurochemistry, clinical symptoms, and interpersonal strategies is vital for managing PTSD, narcissism, and various mood disorders.
Kava kava has long been used to treat anxiety and stress, and scientific trials reviewed by the Cochrane Collaboration show that there may be some truth behind the claims. Kava kava can reduce anxiety in most people and has few side effects.
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Beta-adrenergic blockers, or beta blockers, are a class of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. Because these drugs work by blocking the nerves that cause the heart to beat fast, they are also used to treat the physical symptoms of anxiety.
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Ulcers, lactose intolerance and ulcerative colitis are just a few examples of conditions that can upset your stomach. If you’ve run the gauntlet of medical treatments for your stomach disorder without success, you may be skeptical of the effectiveness of something as innocuous as yogurt in easing your symptoms.
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Depression is a debilitating mental health issue that can significantly impact a person socially and occupationally. Treatment for depression includes individual therapy, family therapy, support groups and medication.
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No anti-anxiety medication is completely safe during pregnancy, but some are much safer than others. The least safe anti-anxiety medications during pregnancy are benzodiazepines, such as Xanax and Valium. They inhibit brain function by enhancing the potency of the neurotransmitter GABA.
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Klonopin can be an effective short-term treatment for the symptoms of anxiety, but Mayo Clinic notes that it can cause serious side effects, including drowsiness, addiction, memory problems and muscle disorders. Klonopin is a member of the class of drugs known benzodiazepines, which also includes Xanax and Valium.
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Hives (urticaria) are quite common in children. They may occur in response to a variety of substances, such as food, latex, medications or insect bites. Most hives are acute, meaning they disappear within a few days, but some cases are chronic and last weeks or longer.
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Anxiety disorders affect one in eight American children, and are often associated with depression, eating disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
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ADHD -- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- is one of the most common disorders of childhood. Its symptoms often persist into adulthood as well, and may negatively impact learning, work and home life. There are three types of ADHD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
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Autism, according to the Autism Society of America, is one of the five pervasive developmental disorder (PDDs). These neurological disorders cause severe impairment in several areas of development. Considered one of the most common PDDs, autism occurs in approximately one out of every 100 births.
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The use of birth control pills, oral contraceptives, to help prevent pregnancy is widespread. Oral contraceptives contain progestin or synthetic progesterone.
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Asperger syndrome, sometimes referred to as Asperger's or AS, is part of a group of autism spectrum disorders that is usually noticeable in children by the age of 3. Being part of a spectrum disorder means that symptoms of Asperger's can range from very mild to extreme.
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The human brain is a complex organ and why you do what you do, at any given time, depends on the circumstances and how you feel about them. To examine why you may feel anxiety after exercise, you have to look at the various theories on how human beings interpret experiences and emotions.
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Serotonin and norepinephrine are two neurotransmitters that are involved in mood, and are thought to be connected to depression. The Mayo Clinic notes that it is hypothesized that a deficit in either neurotransmitter can cause depression.
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Anxiety can range from an occasional mild feeling of emotional discomfort to daily occurrences of disabling emotions. The National Institute of Mental Health says that approximately 40 million Americans aged 18 or older have an anxiety disorder. There are many situational causes of anxiety.
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Biologists explain stress as a negative feeling you experience when your body does not appropriately respond to a threat. Psychosocial stress refers to a specific type you experience that originates from any type of interaction with people.
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If you're concerned that your teen might have attention deficit disorder, or ADD, you have probably noticed he has difficulty getting organized and staying on task. His grades may be dropping, or he may complain that he has difficulty focusing.
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All medications have the potential to make people drowsy, anti-anxiety medications included. However, some anti-anxiety medications are also prescribed as sleeping pills or muscle relaxants. These include the benzodiazepines alprazolam, or Xanax, and diazepam, or Valium.
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, and serotonin are neurotransmitters that help regulate your body’s anxiety level and mood. Although no foods contain GABA or serotonin, you can stimulate your body to produce more of these vital brain chemicals through dietary means.
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Intestinal or stomach noise can be a normal part of digestion. Your brain sends a signal to your intestines that triggers the release of digestive fluids as a series of muscle contractions called peristalsis begins. This growling or rumbling lets you know it is time to eat.
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