Tag: anxiety self-help
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ARE SLEEP PROBLEMS COMMON WITH ANXIETY?
Yes, sleep problems are a common occurrence in anxiety. For example, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) list sleep disorders as one of the core symptoms of the conditions. Sleep problems in anxiety include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up too early.
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DOG THERAPY HELPS REDUCE ANXIETY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
The acute vulnerability of university students as a group is highlighted by reports of significantly rising levels of psychological distress when starting school and during their entire time in university. Specifically, it appears that the transition to university life is characteristically stressful, marred by anxiety and depression as the most commonly faced psychological issues. These…
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DIET HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE III(DHQ III)
The DHQ is a freely available questionnaire created by the national cancer institute for cancer patients to track down their diet. We adapted the very long DHQ III for use here to help you survey your eating habits and hopefully make some healthy changes. Please keep in mind that the questionnaire below is only a…
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WHAT IS ANXIETY NEUROSIS?
Neurocirculatory asthenia refers to a condition wherein the individual has difficulty performing any muscular work, has very low energy and cannot handle emotional situations. Also called anxiety neurosis, this condition present symptoms of panic attacks and agoraphobia as well.
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WHAT FOODS HELP REDUCE ANXIETY?
The lack of intake of certain nutrients has been associated with increased risk of anxiety and depression.
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HOW DOES THE MOTHER’S ANXIETY LEVEL DURING PREGNANCY AFFECT THE INFANT’S TEMPERAMENT?
Respiratory Sinus Arrythmia (RSA) helps understand why some infants are more affected by their mother’s anxiety during pregnancy than others.
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IS ANXIETY PASSED ON FROM PARENT TO CHILD?
Anxious parents transmit anxiety to their child through various pathways including learning and heritability.
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IF YOU TRAIN YOUR ATTENTION, CAN IT HELP REDUCE ANXIETY?
Training anxious individuals to turn their attention towards positive things in their environment is effective at reducing anxiety.