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Fear of H1N1 Amplifies Ordinary Anxiety About School

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:58:53 +0000

For school students, anxiety about grades is nothing new. But this year, scholars also could be concerned about the H1N1 influenza pathogen and missing classes.

Dorinda Lambert, associate director of Kansas State University’s’s support services, asserts that scholars could be worried about getting sick, but only insofar as it’ll affect their capability to perform their academic obligations.

“Stress about the H1N1 is probably stress that’s mainly from fogeys who worry about their kids,” Lambert expounded. “Most of the scholars themselves are feeling pressure about college and not wanting to miss anything.”

To handle this anxiety, Lambert expounded that the very first thing scholars should do is get the facts about the H1N1 pathogen, including the best practices in prevention.

“Listen to what the doctors are telling you, listen to what public health officials are enlightening you and follow those instructions,” she announced.

=> Source: newswire.ascribe.org

Veterans and Anxiety

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:13:58 +0000

November 11 is the day we pause and remember the tremendous sacrifice our women and men in the army have made for us. What we sometimes don’t understand is some of the combat related issues these brave souls have.

Previous to the Vietnam experience, we referred to battle fatigue and shell shock. Today, we’ve got a term that became common in the Vietnam time, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or more commonly PTSD.

We all have anxiety when something atrocious happens. What’s different about PTSD is the anxiety comes back after the fact. That can be in 1 or 2 days, weeks, years or decades.

There are veterans of WW II who still have fear and anxiety just hearing a gun go off. Veterans infrequently have horrible nightmares where they relive their war experience time after time, night after night. They may all of a sudden have what we call a flashback, where it seems like they are right back in the middle of a battle. They are shocked all over again. Depression, anger, marital issues, drug use, sudden upset when reminded of the event (like in a picture or TV show) are just some of the things that will happen to a vet with PTSD.

When you or a friend has PTSD related to battle injury, the most important thing to do is be aware of what it is. Realize it’s not real. It’s a memory. Remember the person must stop and keep respiring. Wait for the flashback or feeling to pass. Target the now.

Say to yourself, I know this is a flashback ( or dream or a TV show ) . By talking to oneself, you can work your way out of the anxiety. If your loved one is experiencing a PTSD event, just sit there with them. It’s not helpful to try and talk them out of it or give advice. Just sit there, and your presence will reassure them. If they are speaking, listen.

Our hope should always be that the vet will gradually return to his ( or her ) former state and advance in their life. We want to be ever so grateful. If you’ve got the opportunity, say thank you to a vet this week. Our lives are miles better for what they did for us.

Thanks to all who have served.

Source: The Argus Observer

Pregabalin Benefits Patients With Treatment-Resistant Generalised Anxiety Disorder

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:29:50 +0000

The 22^nd European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress has discussed findings about the treatment of gerneralised anxiety disorder (GAD). The conclusion was that Pregablin is effective as adjunctive therapy if the patients have not responded optimally to 2 previous treatments.

50% More Cases of Anxiety and Depression?

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:53:43 +0000

Depression, anxiety and drug and alcohol dependency cases are most likely twice as high as professionals have assumed.

The journal Psycholigical Science published a study on September 10, 2009 that finds that over 40 percent of young adults are suffering from anxiety disorder and/or major depression. Drug companies could all of a suffen enjoy a boom during these economical tough times.

Overall, it becomes clear that depression and anxiety are under-diagnosed and under-treated. If you think you suffer from anxiety and depression act now. Click here to find out more how you can cure anxiety depression without medication.

Source: The Herald Monterey

Obesity Caused by Anxiety

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:53:09 +0000

BMC Medicine has reported that scientists in the UK has followed 10-year old children in 1970 into adulthood. They found a link between anxiety, depression, and weight gain.The children who felt worried and anxious were more likely to become obese. Girls were way more affected than boys.

It is crucial to address emotional issues at a young age. Children need support and help before it gets critical. Furthermore, obesity bears a high risk of further diseases such as diabetis and heart diseases.

Instead of just focusing on healthier food, parents and schools need to also focus on the mental state and emotions of the kids.

Source: Women’s Health Online

Library Instead of Medication – UK’s new Approach to Cure Anxiety and Depression.

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:53:37 +0000

For a test period of 6 months patients with minor anxiety and depression in Westminster area (UK) are being sent to the library for self-help books instead of a medial treatment. Sometimes medication is needed, but many cases of anxiety depression can be cured without.

21 titles have been approved by a panel of mental health professionals. The books can be checked out for 6 weeks from the library and be re-newed upon request.

Another great example where natural cures for depression anxiety is favored over the traditional medication.

Source: ThisIsLondon.co.uk