Anticipatory Anxiety One type of anxiety that is common for all people but can be more pronounced and uncomfortable for people with generalized anxiety disorder is anticipatory anxiety. This is a type of anxiety that occurs leading up to a predicted event or occurrence. You can get anticipatory anxiety anytime you are waiting for things, ranging from something as simple as a phone call to something more important like your wedding day....

The Spanish phrase literally translates as “attack of the nerves,” and often resembles a panic attack, but the two disorders are not precisely the same. Symptoms Like all fear responses, ataque de nervios may present differently in different individuals. In general, however, most cases show similar symptoms including: Intense fear and an inability to moveUncontrollable screaming or cryingFainting or seizureSensation of heat rising from chest to headVerbal attacks and physical aggressionChest tightness or heart palpitations...

The disorder is more than just shyness, and it requires diagnosis and treatment by a mental health professional. Whether you are fearful of just one type of situation (such as public speaking) or most social situations, social anxiety can severely affect your life. Symptoms If you are afraid of social situations, the fear can manifest with a range of symptoms, including: Avoiding certain places or social situationsAvoiding eye contactBlushingFeeling afraid that people will judge youFeeling nauseous or sick to your stomachFeeling very self-consciousRacing heartShaking handsShortness of breathSweating...

What the CBCL Measures The CBCL is used to assess a wide variety of behaviors and emotions in children, including depression. It’s particularly useful when it is unclear what might be causing a child’s problem behaviors or symptoms. Psychologist Thomas M. Achenbach, PhD, developed the CBCL in 1966. He studied common problematic behaviors in children and used his findings to create a questionnaire that describes and detects those behaviors. These behaviors are meant to be easily identifiable by parents, caregivers, teachers, and others....

Overview Since it is an opiate-based drug, Vicodin withdrawal is similar to withdrawing from heroin, morphine, methadone, or codeine. Anyone can experience withdrawal symptoms if they have taken Vicodin over a period of time, usually several weeks or more. Although the symptoms vary by person, most people experience some withdrawal discomfort when they attempt to quit or cut down. Even patients who took Vicodin exactly as prescribed for pain while recovering from injury or surgery can experience withdrawal....

How Vivitrol Works Vivitrol is most often prescribed to treat alcohol and opioid addiction. It is administered in the form of an intramuscular injection—the standard dosage is 380 milligrams injected into the buttocks once a month. It is part of medication assisted treatment (MAT) programs for substance use disorder that combine medication along with other treatment modalities such as counseling and social support. Vivitrol helps treat substance use disorders by blocking the effect of alcohol or opioids and reducing cravings and urges to use the substance....

Over one in three Americans believe that global warming is a hoax. A full 49% of New Yorkers believe that the United States government was complicit in the 9/11 attacks. Over 50% of Americans believe that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone in the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Approximately 37% of Americans believe that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is deliberately keeping the public from getting natural cures for cancer....

History of the ICD-10 Criteria for Depression The ICD-10 criteria for depression were developed in 1990 by the World Health Organization (WHO). They are similar to those of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is used to diagnose mental disorders in the United States. While the ICD-10 criteria for depression are similar to those in the DSM, there are some important differences. For example, the ICD-10 does not recognize premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a separate depression diagnosis, whereas the DSM does....

Acronyms and abbreviations are a popular way for users to express themselves and add context to their posts. One acronym you may have seen on Instagram is “TB,” but you may be wondering what it means. Find out about the meaning of “TB” on Instagram and how users use it. Explore other popular acronyms and abbreviations used on the platform. If you’re new to Instagram or a seasoned user, this will provide valuable insights on effectively using acronyms and abbreviations on the platform....

Experimenters utilize variables to make comparisons between an experimental group and a control group. A variable is something that researchers can manipulate, measure, and control in an experiment. The independent variable is the aspect of the experiment that the researchers manipulate (or the treatment). The dependent variable is what the researchers measure to see if the independent variable had an effect. While they do not receive the treatment, the control group does play a vital role in the research process....

One of the signs of emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and identify your own emotions and what others are feeling. A greater understanding of emotions can lead to better communication skills, improved relationships, and healthier coping abilities. An emotion wheel is a tool that can be used to identify and understand feelings. Find out more about the history of the emotion wheel, different versions of it and how to use it in your life....

Signs of Emotional Validation An emotionally validated person feels that others not only see and hear their emotions but also accept the existence of those feelings. A person who feels that their emotions are not “wrong” or inappropriate is more apt to have a solid sense of identity and worth and can manage emotions more effectively. Furthermore, emotional validation helps open the door to self-compassion: Feeling that our emotions are valid helps us avoid shame and self-blame, so we can respond to them with confidence....

Characteristics of Exercise Addiction Several characteristics distinguish healthy regular exercise from exercise addiction. Firstly, exercise addiction is maladaptive, so instead of improving a person’s life, it causes more problems. Exercise addiction can threaten health, causing injuries, physical damage due to inadequate rest, and in some instances (particularly when co-occurring with an eating disorder), malnutrition and other problems. Secondly, it is persistent, so an exercise addict exercises too much and for too long without giving the body a chance to recover....

Light therapy may also be helpful as a therapy for other forms of depression, sleep disorders, or other conditions. What to Know Since gaining recognition as a treatment in the 1980s, light therapy has been a first-line treatment for SAD, which is a subset of depression that impacts women more often than men and tends to occur from the teen years through menopause. Lethargy, weight gain, disinterest in socializing, poor concentration, and feeling unhappy, irritable, and agitated are common symptoms of the condition....

In other words, if you’re saying to yourself, “I can’t do this anymore,” you might be experiencing the symptoms of burnout. Reaching a breaking point like this isn’t enjoyable, but when looked at the right way, it can be thought of as a wake-up call to make some changes in your life, and to figure out new ways of managing your stress. Let’s take a look at what burnout may look like, what the causes are, how to cope, and when it may become necessary to seek out mental health support....

1. Trust Your Parental Instincts It is common for individuals with eating disorders to not even be aware they have a problem. This is called anosognosia. Your child is likely to deny there is a problem when asked directly. Do not let this throw you off. Watch and observe them closely. Review potential warning signs in children and signs in older individuals. 2. Do Not Blame Yourself A common parental response to learning their child has any problem or illness is to blame oneself....

While it is a great idea to quit drinking, you should also think through whether you might experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and how to manage them, before quitting cold turkey. Depending on how much you have been drinking and for how long, alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be severe and even life-threatening, so talk to your doctor for individual advice. This article will help you to understand what could happen when you quit drinking but it is not a substitute for medical advice....

The milk crate challenge certainly isn’t the first dangerous social media trend to go viral, especially among teens. There have also been ones that dared people to swallow spoonfuls of dry cinnamon, ingest a laundry detergent pod, or choke themselves until they passed out—all of which can have serious health consequences. So why do people continue to put themselves in harm’s way for likes and followers? Let’s take a look at the psychology of dangerous viral social media trends and why young people are at increased risk of trying them....

Specifically, they are interconnected globally with a diverse range of people and largely communicate through technology and social media. This generation of over 60 million people in the United States is slowly starting to face real world challenges like paying for school, finding a job, and managing stress of daily life as an adult. This raises the question: How is Gen Z handling their mental health compared to previous generations?...

Better understanding shortness of breath and its link to panic attacks and anxiety may help you or a loved one find appropriate resources, support, and strategies that aim to reduce and/or eliminate symptoms. Characteristics When experiencing a change in your breathing pattern during a panic attack, you may feel as if: You are gasping for airYour breathing feels shallow and restrictedYour breathing pace is quicker than usualYou can’t slow your rapid breathing downYou feel as if you are choking or being suffocated...