Season Change and Anxiety

Forum member, trd22 wrote, ?I seem to see a pattern in my anxiety when it really peaks as the seasons change. I don't know why that would be but it is a pretty clear pattern for me. Not just summer to fall with decreasing daylight but every seasonal change. Does anyone else experience that??

Several readers wrote that they could relate to season change anxiety. For some it?s any season change, for others only certain times of year. Visit our support forum for more discussions about this and other panic and anxiety topics

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Anxiety and Depression - It is a Lot More Common Than You Think

It is only natural to feel sad or worried sometimes. Anyone who is a parent worries about their children. Anyone who has lost someone would have a shed a tear. That is normal and unavoidable. It happens to everyone and if you can say 'not me mate' then all I can say to you is 'It will, just as sure as God made little green apples'.

However, when you worry all the time about every little thing and you are always sad then maybe, just maybe, you have a concern with anxiety and or depression. It can affect how you act, how you think, how you feel about yourself and how you relate to others. It is only when you realize what the heck is going on and recognize some of the signs, can you start to do something about it.

You might think to yourself that you are the only one who is feeling or experiencing these feelings of depression and or anxiety. However, depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health issues experienced by young people today. Experts estimate that about 20% to 25% of people in the world will at some stage in their lives experience anxiety or surrender to the battle with depression. Some poor souls go through both.You are not alone.

What thoughts are going through your head on a daily basis? Are you a positive or negative thinker? I will sometimes have a chat with someone and come away feeling exhausted. The reason is the everything they talk about is dark and dreary. Things were getting worse for them and they could see nothing improving in the future. They regret so many things they have done in the past and feel they are an absolute failure.

Others I come across are so worried about what others think of them that they have trouble enjoying life. They are too scared to say "boo" around people or to try to do something new in case they make a mistake. It is how you think that affects the way you feel. It also affects the way you behave.

Someone who wanders around thinking negatively all day is going to behave in a similar fashion. They will tend to move around slowly, lack motivation to do anything and tend to withdraw from their friends and family. Someone who is worried about everything will be fidgety, nervous looking and tend to avoid mixing with people or going into crowds.

Thinking like that all the time is eventually going to take its toll on the body. Some of the more common physical symptoms are the change in sleep patterns, change in appetite, bodily functions and energy levels. These symptoms may not be so obvious to others but everyone knows their own body and when things are amiss.

Odds are that when you are down, troubled, bothered, agitated or distressed for any length of time, people around you are going to be affected whether you intend it to happen or not. Without knowing it, you could be more sensitive about what people say to you. You may be irritable all the time. You tend not to communicate. You are so shy that you tend to avoid social activities all together. It takes its toll on the people you know and usually more so on the people you love the most.

If you can relate to anything that has been mentioned above then the first task is to sort out the signs of your depression and anxiety. When you figure out how it affects your thinking, your feelings, your relationships and your physical being then you can begin to meet the challenge of overcoming the obstacles or the reasons for your problems. If you struggle with anxiety or depression or both then just remember that you are not the lone stranger in all of this. This malady is a lot more common and widespread than you think.

Tips to Manage Stress and Feel Good About You

Is stress causing your heart to pound and your head to ache? It's easy to let stress get the best of us. It gains power when we feel most  vulnerable, and its influence can complicate just about every area of our lives. If you're stressed out, you may feel frustrated, angry, nervous and worried. These feelings are likely to have a negative affect on your family, work and social life.

Persistent and unhealthy stress often leads to increased anxiety. If you have panic disorder, more anxiety is the last thing you probably need. In the long-term, unchecked stress has also been indicated in a variety of physical illnesses, such as heart disease, stomach problems, and pain.

The good news is you can learn to manage your stress. There are a variety of effective stress management techniques that are just right for you.

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Panic Attack Or Heart Attack Can You Tell?

Panic Attack Or Heart Attack Can You Tell?
By Lee Coppin

When I had my first panic attack I was convinced that I was dying of a heart attack. After speaking to many suffers I found that this was a common misconception for people suffering panic attacks.

In this short article we will look at the physical symptoms of a panic attack so that you can become familiar with the physical effect a Panic attack will have on your body. There is a saying that there is nothing to fear but fear its self. By understanding the physical symptoms you will be able to tackle the fear of a panic attack much better.

So what are the physical symptoms? Here are 19 of the most commonly felt physical symptoms of a panic attack.

A sensation of adrenaline going through your entire body

Sweating

Shortness of breath (dyspnea)

Racing or pounding heartbeat or palpitations

Chest pain

Dizziness or vertigo

Lightheadedness

Nausea / stomach pains

Hyperventilation

Choking or smothering sensations

Uncontrollable itching

Tingling or numbness in the hands, face, feet or mouth (paresthesia)

Hot/cold flashes

Trembling or shaking

Feeling of claustrophobia

Exhaustion

Feeling of physical weakness or limpness of the body

Uncontrollable crying

Grinding teeth or tensing other muscles repeatedly or for prolonged periods of time
It is easy to see why when people suffer a panic attack, especially for the first time, they believe it is something much more terminal. If you are experiencing the physical symptoms such as shortness of breath (dyspnea), racing or pounding heartbeat palpitations, dizziness or vertigo, and / or chest pain it could be easy to assume it's a heart attack. Unfortunately this often makes the attacks much worse.

Why panic attacks are fighting they are, from my experience, not life threatening and can be treated ether through drug therapies of holistic methods. I have found success with drug free holistic methods to manage my panic attacks so I am now attack free.

Finally I am not a Dr or an expert but a fellow suffer and speak from my own experiences. If you believe you are suffering form [http://www.squidoo.com/Panic_Awayreview]panic or anxiety related illness then I would strongly suggest you seek the advice of your Doctor.

The author Lee wants to pass on his experience and success at beating his panic attacks. You can see more on his Blog and Squidoo Page


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Quiz helps dispel myths about panic disorders

By DR. JOYCE BROTHERS
Published on the Seattlepi.com

Many people get nervous or feel anxious during unfamiliar situations or novel experiences. Some people, however, are struck with such irrational fears during daily life that their panic becomes debilitating. This true or false quiz helps you test your knowledge about the symptoms, causes and treatments of these common disorders.

1. Most experts agree that about 10 percent of people suffer from panic disorder .

TRUE ( ) FALSE ( )

2. Agoraphobia, or an intense fear of public places, is a disorder that can commonly occur along with panic attacks.

TRUE ( ) FALSE ( )

3. Oftentimes, a panic attack can be triggered by a person's physical symptoms, such as heartburn or a headache.

TRUE ( ) FALSE ( )

4. Medication is considered the best way to treat panic disorders.

TRUE ( ) FALSE ( )

5. Physical symptoms of panic disorder can include nausea and vomiting, chills or sweats, feeling of choking or shortness of breath, fainting, trembling and numbness or tingling sensations.

TRUE ( ) FALSE ( )

6. There is only one type of anxiety disorder, and it has similar symptoms in all people.

FALSE ( ) FALSE ( )

7. People with severe social phobia may fear being judged or watched by others so much that any interaction with another person can cause them to experience debilitating broad physical and psychological symptoms.

TRUE ( ) FALSE ( )

8. Anxiety disorders can be present from an early age or can begin suddenly. They are most prone to appear during times of high stress.

TRUE ( ) FALSE ( )

ANSWERS:

1. FALSE. Most studies have found that 1 percent to 2 percent of people suffer from panic disorders. The Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that about 0.7 percent of Canadians between ages 15 and 64 suffer from panic. While many people have experienced panic attacks in their lives, panic disorders leave people in constant fear that an attack will strike again at any moment.

2. TRUE. Agoraphobia stems from a fear of being unable to escape to a safe location during a panic attack. Agoraphobics tend to try to avoid the situations that they think may have initiated the panic attack, and thereby close themselves off to new or unusual experiences as well as public locations.

3. TRUE. It is hard for those suffering from panic disorders to recognize the physical triggers that can set off attacks. Instead they associate the attack with the activity they were doing or the location where they were when the attack struck. This can lead them to avoid these circumstances.

4. FALSE. Cognitive behavioral therapy is thought by most in the field to be the most effective treatment for panic disorders. This method encourages those suffering from panic attacks to expose themselves to different experiences in a safe environment. Patients are taught to control their thoughts and actions during panic attacks. SSRI medications can be helpful in certain circumstances, but taking a pill that has short-term anti-anxiety effects every time a panic attack strikes can be counterproductive.

5. TRUE. All of these symptoms can be felt during panic attacks, either alone or in combinations. The physical symptoms go along with the emotional and mental symptoms usually associated with feelings of panic, such as nervousness and fear.

6. FALSE. There are five major types of anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive- compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social phobia. All five of these exhibit slightly different symptoms, and are brought about in different settings.

7. TRUE. Because this disorder can strike anytime a person is in a social setting, it can severely interfere with work, school and other necessary daily activities. This can lead to more extreme forms of the disorder, including agoraphobia.

8. TRUE. Anxiety disorder can be chronic. A family history of mental distress or trouble dealing with anxiety can be signs that you may have an anxiety disorder. Additionally, stress can bring out physical and emotional symptoms usually associated with panic attacks.

If you were able to answer six of the eight questions correctly, you're more informed than most on this subject.

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UMain Research on Women who suffer panic attacks

The University if Maine is investigating the stress response in women who suffer panic attacks.

The research team is looking for women to take part in the study. They are looking for women that suffer panic attacks and the physical symptoms of attacks who are postmenopausal and have a normal menstrual cycle.

Participants will visit Sigmon’s lab twice . The first time, they will be asked questions about their symptoms, complete questionnaires, and give several saliva samples because the researchers are interested in the saliva-borne stress hormone cortisol. This session will take about two hours. Research participants will then monitor their daily symptoms for 30 days and return for a second lab visit, during which they will be asked to complete two brief tasks and give several saliva samples. This part will take about 90 minutes. For each part of the study, participants will be paid and can earn up to $75 for the entire study.
Those who are interested in participating are asked to call Sigmon at 581-2034 and leave a message or email her at sandra.sigmon@umit.maine.edu

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