Common Symptoms
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Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Nervousness
rapid heart beat
dizziness
panicky feelings
diarrhea & stomach problems.
Irrational fears about:
losing control
dying
losing your mind
embarrassing yourself
having a heart attack.
Personality types most associated with anxiety:
extremely analytical
emotionally sensitive
over reacts
sensitive to criticism
low self-esteem
need to appear in control at all times
obsessive thinking
inner nervousness
high expectations
easily irritated
worrier
hypochondriac
sensitive to negative stimuli
Nervousness
rapid heart beat
dizziness
panicky feelings
diarrhea & stomach problems.
Irrational fears about:
losing control
dying
losing your mind
embarrassing yourself
having a heart attack.
Personality types most associated with anxiety:
extremely analytical
emotionally sensitive
over reacts
sensitive to criticism
low self-esteem
need to appear in control at all times
obsessive thinking
inner nervousness
high expectations
easily irritated
worrier
hypochondriac
sensitive to negative stimuli
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10 Ways to Recognize Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is in many ways a normal response to an abnormal situation. Clearly, the tragedies that occurred on September 11th are abnormal. After a tragic event, it is likely that you will experience a variety of symptoms and emotions. Sometimes, however, these symptoms surface several weeks or months after the tragedy. This is called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recognizing these symptoms in yourself or others is the first step toward recovery and finding appropriate treatment.
1) Re-experiencing the event through vivid memories or flash backs
2) Feeling “emotionally numb”
3) Feeling overwhelmed by what would normally be considered everyday situations and diminished interest in performing normal tasks or pursuing usual interests
4) Crying uncontrollably
5) Isolating oneself from family and friends and avoiding social situations
6) Relying increasingly on alcohol or drugs to get through the day
7) Feeling extremely moody, irritable, angry, suspicious or frightened
8) Having difficulty falling or staying asleep, sleeping too much and experiencing nightmares
9) Feeling guilty about surviving the event or being unable to solve the problem, change the event or prevent the disaster
10) Feeling fears and sense of doom about the future
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is in many ways a normal response to an abnormal situation. Clearly, the tragedies that occurred on September 11th are abnormal. After a tragic event, it is likely that you will experience a variety of symptoms and emotions. Sometimes, however, these symptoms surface several weeks or months after the tragedy. This is called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recognizing these symptoms in yourself or others is the first step toward recovery and finding appropriate treatment.
1) Re-experiencing the event through vivid memories or flash backs
2) Feeling “emotionally numb”
3) Feeling overwhelmed by what would normally be considered everyday situations and diminished interest in performing normal tasks or pursuing usual interests
4) Crying uncontrollably
5) Isolating oneself from family and friends and avoiding social situations
6) Relying increasingly on alcohol or drugs to get through the day
7) Feeling extremely moody, irritable, angry, suspicious or frightened
8) Having difficulty falling or staying asleep, sleeping too much and experiencing nightmares
9) Feeling guilty about surviving the event or being unable to solve the problem, change the event or prevent the disaster
10) Feeling fears and sense of doom about the future
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