Tag: panicattack
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EXPOSURE THERAPY
What Is Exposure Therapy? Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment that was developed to help people confront their fears. When people are fearful of something, they tend to avoid the feared objects, activities or situations. Although this avoidance might help reduce feelings of fear in the short term, over the long term it can make […]
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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY WE FEEL COLD WHEN NERVOUS OR SCARED?
Have you ever wondered why you feel so cold when you are nervous? Scary things like horror movies, job interviews, and first dates can give us the chills. Chills, or feeling cold, refers to the anxiety and fear we experience something scary, and the resulting sensation is chills produced from that fear. Anxiety, nervousness, and fear are often […]
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AGORAPHOBIA
What Is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that involves an extreme and irrational fear of being unable to escape a difficult or embarrassing situation in the event of developing panic-like or other incapacitating symptoms. The disorder is marked by anxiety that causes people to avoid situations where they might feel panicked, trapped, helpless, or […]
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NOMOPHOBIA : THE FEAR OF BEING WITHOUT CELLPHONE
Nomophobia, or “NO Mobile Phone Phobia” is a psychological group of symptoms in which a person experiences fear or anxiety about not having mobile phone connectivity. Do you have trouble putting down your smartphone or feel anxious when you know you’ll lose service for a few hours? Do thoughts of being without your phone cause […]
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Anxiety Attack/Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety can occur when a person fears that something bad is going to happen. It is a non-medical term that refers to a feeling of fear or worry that often relates to a particular issue or concern. Anxiety has been linked to stress. As well as feelings of fear and worry, it often involves physical symptoms, such […]