Monthly Archives: February 2014

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co To cope with anxiety disorder, here’s what you can do: •Learn about your disorder. Talk to your doctor or mental health provider. Find out what might be causing your specific condition and what treatments might be best for you. … Continue reading →

Test and diagnosis To help diagnose an anxiety disorder and rule out other conditions, your doctor or mental health provider may have you fill out a psychological questionnaire. Your doctor will probably do a physical exam to look for signs … Continue reading →

You may start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner to find out if your anxiety could be related to your physical health. Your doctor can check for signs of an underlying illness that may need treatment. However, … Continue reading →

RISK FACTORS These factors may increase your risk of developing an anxiety disorder: •Being female. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. •Childhood trauma. Children who endured abuse or trauma or witnessed traumatic events … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Common anxiety signs and symptoms include: •Feeling apprehensive •Feeling powerless •Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom •Having an increased heart rate •Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation) •Sweating •Trembling •Feeling weak or tired Several types of anxiety disorders exist: … Continue reading →

DEFINITION Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive worry and irrational fear about everyday situations. These feelings interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control and can last a … Continue reading →

If you’re regularly having trouble either falling or staying asleep (insomnia), make an appointment with your doctor. Treatment is available — but it depends on what’s causing your insomnia. Sometimes, an underlying medical or sleep disorder can be found and … Continue reading →

Drug addiction treatments include organized inpatient or outpatient treatment programs, counseling, and self-help groups to help you resist using the addictive drug again. Depending on your level of addiction, you may need steps to help you withdraw from using the … Continue reading →

Dependence on drugs can create a number of life-changing complications. They can include: •Health problems. Drug addiction can lead to a range of both short- and long-term mental and physical health problems. These depend on what drug is taken. •Unconsciousness, … Continue reading →

People of any age, sex or economic status can become addicted to a drug. However, certain factors can affect the likelihood of your developing an addiction: •Family history of addiction. Drug addiction is more common in some families and likely … Continue reading →