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Jerilyn Ross

posted 08/28/2008, comments (0)

Facing Down Panic Attacks

You’re walking down the street, driving along the highway, or enjoying a movie when suddenly, for no apparent reason, you feel lightheaded, your heart is pounding, and you feel as if you’re losing your mind or going to die. If you have had that experience, then you know what a panic attack is. If the feelings occur again, they may... Read more Chevron

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Tips for a Panic Attack

This blog is actually in response to a question I noticed from a health central "living with it" reader, Angel. She asked for tips and techniques for a panic attack. She said deep breathing techniques only make her feel like she can't catch her breath and she ends up hyperventilating. Does this sound like you too? In my experience with... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/27/2008, comments (0)

Signs of Anxiety in Children

Anxiety disorder includes persistent worry and with children this is also apparent. Children and teens with anxiety may worry about activities, about grades and about receiving adult approval. Children with anxiety may have self-doubts and worry about their acceptance by their peers. They may not be able to stop worrying, even if they... Read more Chevron

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Symptoms of Eating Disorders

There are two main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Some experts have suggested a third type should be binge eating, but this has not been approved as a psychiatric diagnosis. People with anorexia nervosa see themselves as overweight. They may have an intense fear of gaining weight or being fat. People... Read more Chevron

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Treatment of a Specific Phobia - The Case of Karen

I thought it might be interesting for my readers to follow the treatment of a patient from the initial evaluation through the end of treatment. Karen is a 45-year-old married female who found my name on the internet in searching for help with a severe fear of flying. After taking the Fear of Flying Test on the... Read more Chevron

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