Social Anxiety Disorder

MLB Deals With Social Anxiety Disorder

In early June, two Major League baseball players were put on the disabled list for social anxiety disorder. The players were from two different teams (and in another twist, the teams played each other on the day the players were put on the disabled list). Both the Cardinals ...

Agoraphobia — Another Recognized Anxiety Disorder

We recently discussed panic attacks, and noted that panic attacks are a recognized social phobia that can be diagnosed and treated using moder medical techniques. Today we discuss "agoraphobia" -- an anxiety disorder that is closely related to panic disorders. Agoraphobia is generally considered to be anxiety about being in ...

Panic Attacks and Their Diagnosis

Do you experience sudden onsets of fearfulness or intense apprehension? When it happens, are you short of breath? Do you have heart palpitations or chest pain? You may be experiencing "panic attacks". Let's learn more about how professionals diagnose this disorder. Here's what the official "manual" ...

Anxiety Disorders — The Officially Recognized Types of Anxiety Disorders

We hear terms like "social anxiety disorder" or "panic attacks" all the time. Do you ever wonder what the "officially" recognized anxiety disorders are? Well, to find out, you need a little history... Psychiatrists in the U.S. (and around the world) use a standard manual of recognized mental disorders ...

Dealing with Financial Anxiety and Angst

For the last year, it seems that everytime we pick up the paper, there is more bad economic news. Let's see, we've had a gas crisis, a housing crisis, a banking crisis, a stock market crisis, an unemployment crisis... what's next? If you suffer from general anxiety disorder, then all ...

Pituitary Gland

The "pituitary gland" is an endocrine gland located just beneath the brain (it is tucked into a bony space below the brain). The pituitary gland receives input and influence from the hypothalamus. It produces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which controls the secretion of cortisol by the adrenal glands. This helps ...

Breakthrough Depression

The term "breakthrough depression" refers to a depressive episode that occurs in someone with bipolar disorder or major depression who has been doing reasonably well with long-term treatment.

Anyone Else Suffering from Financial Anxiety Right Now?

I know this is a little off topic (but not much), but are you suffering from financial anxiety right now (in addition to social anxiety)? I have had a general level of stress about financial matters since the end of the summer of 2008. The anxiety I feel from ...

Social Anxiety Disorder

Meeting new people can be a nerve wracking experience for some people and can be a nightmare for people suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder. Dreading celebrations, shying away from conversation and avoiding social situations all together is part of the suffering associated with Social Anxiety Disorder. The holidays are an ...

Social Anxiety Named One of the Top 10 “Yuppie” Disorders

Social Anxiety Disorder may be met with negative reactions from people who are not aware or have not experienced an anxiety related condition themselves. Social Anxiety Disorder has been named one of the Top 10 “Yuppie” conditions. The disorder is categorized with similar conditions including: Chronic Fatigue, Tennis Elbow, ...