Fear of Public Speaking
Fear of Public Speaking Glossophobia, stage fright, or fear of public speaking — by any name, difficulty with speaking to a group of people is very common. Even experienced public speakers will admit to having “butterflies” in anticipation of a speaking event, but for some people, the fear can be paralyzing. When the fear is […]
Fear of Flying
Fear of Flying Flying anxiety, or the fear of flying, is actually a type of phobia and is part of the spectrum of anxiety disorders. This type of anxiety is linked to the fear of what might happen, as opposed to the fright one would experience in the middle of an actual flight emergency. In other words, […]
Carcinophobia
Carcinophobia Carcinophobia, or the fear of getting cancer, may develop when a person has had the disease or known someone else who had cancer. At first glance, it may seem easy to understand this fear: We are constantly encountering information about a newly discovered carcinogen or the possibility that something in our environment may cause […]
Phobias
Phobias Phobias are the most common type of anxiety disorder, with the National Institute of Mental Health estimating that about 10 percent of people in the U.S. suffer from some type of phobia. Through this disorder, a person experiences an extreme or irrational fear of a place, object, animal, or situation. Most people develop subtle […]
ADHD / ADD
ADHD / ADD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), previously referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), represents a broad spectrum of complaints regarding problems with focus, attention, concentration, and distractions that usually present in childhood. When hyperactivity and impulsivity are present, it’s called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Mixed or Combined Type. Suspicions of ADHD commonly […]
Panic Disorder Treatment
Panic Disorder Treatment Panic Disorder Therapy Feelings of terror that occur suddenly and without warning The feeling that you are having a heart attack or that death is imminent Your fear or terror is out-of-proportion to the true situation you are experiencing What Are The Symptoms of a Panic Attack? The typical panic attack begins […]
Other addictions and disorders
Other addictions and disorders Bipolar Mood Disorder is also known as manic-depressive illness. It is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, including the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. It is characterized by intense emotional states that occur in distinct periods known as “mood episodes.” Symptoms and Behavior Change […]
HOCD
HOCD The Differences Between Being Homosexual and Having HOCD If you are questioning your sexuality, how do you know the difference between having HOCD and actually being gay? Typical HOCD symptoms include: Currently suffering from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Recurring unwanted or intrusive thoughts about your own sexuality Constantly reassuring yourself that you are straight […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often become the subject of a lack of understanding that focuses on the particular rituals they perform as a part of their disorder. The truth of the matter is that this particular anxiety disorder represents a very serious condition that often grips the victim’s […]
Mood Disorders Treatment and Therapy
Mood Disorders Treatment and Therapy What is a Mood Disorder? The phrase “Mood Disorder” is the term which designates a group of diagnoses in which the person’s mood is believed to be the main underlying feature of the disorder. The “mood” that is expressed by the person is unusual for the situation. Whether the individual […]