| Alcoholism Recovery Issues | The Condition
"...The symptoms include anxiety, agitation, increased blood pressure and, in extreme cases, seizures..."
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Alcohol-related Problems |
Relationship to Pyroluria
"When anxiety is a factor promoting the consumption of alcohol, Pyroluria should be investigated as a possibility..."
Relationship to Multiple Vitamin Need
"An interesting study showed significantly decreased levels of anxiety among a group of alcoholics treated with megavitamins..."
Recommendation GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate)
"...In Europe, one of its primary uses is to relieve withdrawal symptoms, cravings and anxiety among alcoholics..."
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Amantadine |
As A Treatment
"...Side-Effects Amantadine has been associated with several CNS side-effects, including nervousness, anxiety, agitation, insomnia, difficulty in concentrating, and exacerbations of pre-existing seizure disorders and psychiatric symptoms in patients with Schizophrenia or Parkinson's disease..."
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Anancastic |
Related Topic
"Pertaining to any form of repetitious stereotyped behavior that causes anxiety if prevented..."
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Angina |
The Condition
"...Signs that a person is having a heart attack and should get emergency attention include: pain lasting more than 30 minutes, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, severe anxiety, and fatigue..."
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Anorexia / Starvation Tendency |
Recommendation St John's Wort
"Used for depression or anxiety that leads to fatigue and adrenal gland exhaustion..."
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Anxiety |
The Condition
"Anxiety can be an appropriate or inappropriate response to threats of many types..."
Our Question about facial burning or tingling
"Anxiety conditions can cause adrenaline surges which result in tingling of the face, as well as other parts of the body..."
Relationship to Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome
"Depression or anxiety may occur as a result of the chronic pain and fatigue, or the frustration felt with this condition..."
Relationship to Magnesium Requirement
"Magnesium deficiency causes increased levels of adrenaline, which can lead to a feeling of anxiety..."
Relationship to Pyroluria
"Pyroluria is a known biochemical marker for life long anxiety symptoms..."
Relationship to Low Serotonin Level
"Serotonin levels are often low among people with anxiety disorders..."
Relationship to Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency
"Adrenal insufficiency can lead to a host of problems, including a weakened immune response, anxiety and panic attacks..."
Relationship to Atherosclerosis
"Researchers conclude that chronically high levels of anxiety are a risk factor for the progression of atherosclerosis, especially in men..."
Recommendation Frankincense
"Frankincense oil can help to fortify a mind burdened with mental anxiety, nervous tension or stress..."
Recommendation GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate)
"GHB’s efficacy for treating anxiety has been positively demonstrated in tests involving schizophrenic subjects [Laborit, 1964]..."
Recommendation Magnesium
"Because of its nerve and muscle support, magnesium may also be helpful for nervousness and anxiety..."
Recommendation Tryptophan / 5HTP
"...Serotonin levels are often low among people with anxiety disorders..."
Recommendation Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)
"Low B12 levels have been found to be related to self-reported overall distress level and specifically to depression, anxiety, confusion, and possibly nervousness as well as to clinically rated depressed and anxious mood..."
Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
"A deficiency of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) causes extreme anxiety, nervousness, confusion, and melancholy..."
Recommendation Vitamin Niacinamide
"The textbook description of anxiety neurosis exactly matches the symptoms of vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency: hyperactivity, depression, fatigue, apprehension, headache, and insomnia..."
Recommendation Kava
"Kava appears to be as effective as the class of synthetic pharmaceuticals called benzodiazepenes (such as Valium) for treating anxiety, but without their dangerous side-effects of sedation and addiction..."
Recommendation Vitamin B-Complex
"Several of the B-vitamins are indicated in anxiety treatment..."
Recommendation Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance
"Caffeine can cause adrenal insufficiency which in turn can lead to anxiety..."
Recommendation Passion Flower
"...extract over a one month period compared favorably to oxazepam (Serax - an antianxiety benzodiazepine drug) in a randomized, double-blind study of 36 outpatients diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder..."
Recommendation Aerobic Exercise
"Exercise is one of the most important coping mechanisms to combat anxiety and stress..."
Recommendation DMAE
"DMAE alleviates anxiety..."
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Asthma |
Recommendation Calming / Stretching Exercises
"...Yoga practice also resulted in greater reduction in anxiety scores than drug therapy..."
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Atherosclerosis |
The Condition
"...stress, sleep deficiency, social isolation, high degrees of negative attitudes (such as hostility and cynical distrust), excessive experience of negative emotions (such as depression, anger, and anxiety), and high ratio of free radical markers to antioxidants..."
Our Question about your disposition - patient or hostile
"Negative attitudes such as anger, hostility, distrust, depression and anxiety are often contributing factors..."
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Boils, Abscesses, Carbuncles |
Recommendation Homeopathic Remedies
"...The person may feel exhausted and ill, yet anxiety and discomfort also make them restless..."
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Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance |
As A Treatment
"...Directions Quitting coffee "cold turkey" can cause mild to severe headaches as well as nausea, anxiety, fatigue and depression, lasting for several days..."
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Calming / Stretching Exercises |
As A Treatment
"...While anxiety and worry tend to keep you "up in your head", a few minutes of deep abdominal breathing will help bring you down into your whole body..."
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Catuaba |
As A Treatment
"...Other uses include aiding memory and forgetfulness, insomnia, nervous system related pain, fatigue, hypertension and anxiety..."
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CBC (Complete Blood Count) Test |
As A Treatment
"...omnivorous); stress or anxiety; or a pregnancy..."
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Chamomile |
As A Treatment
"...More recently, the flavonoid apigenin has been shown to have anxiolytic (anxiety relieving) activity..."
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Chromium Deficiency |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Even mild deficiencies of chromium can produce symptoms other than problems in blood sugar metabolism, such as anxiety or fatigue..."
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Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome |
Recommendation Calming / Stretching Exercises
"Studies from Texas Tech University found that the yoga postures helped increase circulation to the limbs and decreased physically related anxiety..."
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Cluster Headaches |
The Condition
"...Here is a list of commonly reported symptoms associated with this condition ... Feelings of dejection, anxiety and irritability..."
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Cocaine Addiction |
The Condition
"...Psychological effects include feelings of well-being and a grandiose sense of power and ability mixed with anxiety and restlessness..."
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Constipation |
Relationship to Stress
"...All took standard tests that measure psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression, self-image, social functioning and ability to form intimate relationships..."
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DMAE |
As A Treatment
"...Alleviates anxiety (subjects administered 1,200mg of DMAE per day for 5 days exhibited better control of anxious reactivity) Increases assertiveness (subjects reported having a more outspoken personality)..."
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Dysentery |
The Condition
"...The blood- and mucus-filled diarrhea is accompanied by anxiety, weakness and restlessness..."
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Eczema |
The Condition
"...Emotional tension can provoke and aggravate itching in patients with AD and, according to a number of studies, AD patients show higher levels of anxiety, hostility and neurosis than matched controls..."
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Environmental Illness / MCS |
The Condition
"...allergists, psychiatrists and occupational health clinicians suspect that the majority of "MCS" (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) patients suffer from psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety reactions and somatization (bodily reactions to stress)..."
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence) |
The Condition
"...Erection is reversed by contraction of the arteries involved, and that in turn occurs with stimulation by other nerves (sympathetic), either with ejaculation, anxiety or other causes of inhibition..."
Recommendation Yohimbe
"...With the possibility of serious side-effects such as anxiety, panic attacks, hallucinations, elevated blood pressure and heart rate and dizziness, yohimbe bark has been classified by the FDA as an unsafe herb..."
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Esophageal Cancer |
The Condition
"...Because the cause of chronic pain often cannot be altered, your nervous system will adapt, which may cause depression, anxiety and/or insomnia..."
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Excess Sugar Consumption |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms When the body undergoes a sugar overload, a number of symptoms can manifest themselves, including: Anxiety; Congestion; Frequent colds; Migraines; Asthma; Constipation; Headaches; Sinus congestion; Backaches; Depression; Hypoglycemia; Skin itch; Bladder/bowel dysfunction; Diarrhea; Hypothyroidism;..."
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Excessive Sweating |
The Condition
"...Other people may have sweating as a symptom of known medical conditions, such as ... psychiatric disorders such as stress, panic attacks or anxiety disorders..."
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Excessive Yawning |
The Condition
"...Potentially adversive stimuli, such as needle pricks or even generalized anxiety about some future event, can lead to increased activity in the vagus nerve..."
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Exhaustion Caused By Emotional Upsets |
The Condition
"...you have been through a stressful time, watch for these warning signs: disturbed sleep; increased dependence on alcohol or drugs; low self-esteem; feelings of nervousness, irritability, frustration, anxiety, or depression; overwhelming fatigue..."
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease |
The Condition
"...In one study, women who ran forty-five miles per menstrual cycle reported less breast tenderness as well as improvement in other symptoms such as anxiety..."
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Frankincense |
As A Treatment
"...It is excellent for use with stress-related conditions and anxiety, due to its ability to have a calming effect on the nervous system..."
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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) |
As A Treatment
"...Assists niacinamide and inositol in preventing anxiety; works in the body much like a natural tranquilizer..."
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Glutamine |
As A Treatment
"...Glutamine has also been tried, with mixed results, for treating insomnia, depression and anxiety..."
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Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease |
The Condition
"...Symptoms include mood swings (down after eating and up after avoidance), severe depression, anxiety, irritability, compulsive behavior, "schizophrenia" symptoms, and other mental disorders..."
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Heavy Metal Toxicity |
The Condition
"...Mental symptoms include restlessness, insomnia, irritability, confusion, excitement, anxiety, delusions, and disturbing dreams..."
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Hyperbaric Oxygen |
As A Treatment
"...Signs and symptoms of oxygen toxicity include: Nausea and vomiting, dry cough, seizures, substernal chest pain, sweating, bronchitis, pallor, shortness of breath, muscle twitching, pulmonary edema, anxiety and/or respiratory changes, pulmonary fibrosis, visual changes, tinnitus, hallucinations, vertigo, hiccups and decreased level of consciousness..."
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Hypoglycemia |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Symptoms include weakness, shakiness, excess hunger, anxiety, outbursts, faintness, headaches, passing out, delirium, coma, hallucinations, excess sweating, the appearance of intoxication, marked personality changes, irritability, negativism, mood..."
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Insomnia |
The Condition
"...There is also mixed insomnia, conditioned insomnia (chronic disturbance such as a baby in the house), and dream-interruption insomnia (caused by deep anxiety)..."
Recommendation Kava
"...Kava improves sleep by relaxing the body, reducing mental worry and anxiety, and reducing pain..."
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Intoxication Susceptibility |
The Condition
"...However, it also works on the circuits targeted by drugs such as valium - calming, easing anxiety, and acting more like a brake pedal..."
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Kalium phoshoricum Cell Salt |
As A Treatment
"...Reasons For Use May be used for ... Anxiety..."
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Kava |
As A Treatment
"Kava Kava is a best-seller based on its proven ability to relieve stress, anxiety and tension..."
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Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency |
Relationship to Weakened Immune System
"Adrenal insufficiency can lead to a host of problems, including a weakened immune response, anxiety and panic attacks..."
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Low Sex Drive |
The Condition
"...Although men may not want to talk about having a low libido, not doing so may create anxiety and heartbreak in their wives..."
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Low Total Cholesterol |
The Condition
"...Low cholesterol levels have been associated with depression, anxiety, violent behavior, suicide and hemorrhagic stroke..."
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L-Taurine |
As A Treatment
"...Important to the heart muscle, white blood cells, musculo-skeletal system, and central nervous system, it has been used in the treatment of breast cancer, anxiety, poor brain function, epilepsy, and Down syndrome children..."
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L-Tyrosine |
As A Treatment
"A "non-essential" amino acid which acts as a mood elevator and appetite suppressant, and produces melanin in the body so it enhances natural hair color; also used as an anti-depressant and anxiety reliever..."
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Massage |
As A Treatment
"...Good evidence from randomized trials indicates that massage reduces anxiety scores in the short term..."
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Megaloblastic Anemia / Pernicious Anemia |
Relationship to Schizophrenia
"...anemia include: loss of alertness, drive, self-confidence, and independence, social withdrawal, nervous irritability, headaches, insomnia, moodiness, severe agitation, lack of coordination, anxiety, delusions of persecution, and mania..."
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Menopause |
Related Topic
"...used, the word denotes the time of a woman's life, usually between the ages of 45 and 54, when periods cease and any symptoms of low estrogen levels persist, including hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and vaginal dryness..."
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Muscle Cramps / Twitching |
Relationship to Stress
"Small muscle twitching, usually called "tics", are often triggered by stress and anxiety..."
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Negative Ion Generator |
As A Treatment
"...Negative Ions can elevate mood, increase mental alertness and vitality, reduce anxiety and depression..."
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Nervous Breakdown |
Related Topic
"This is an unofficial term for an event experienced by someone when anxiety or depression escalates to the degree that they find themselves suddenly unable to perform normal functions..."
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Nervous Breakdown Tendency |
The Condition
"The term nervous breakdown has faded from medical terminology but the symptoms of the illness have not changed: a sense of utter fatigue, low energy, little motivation, anxiety, agitation, sleeping too little or too much, a loss of appetite, guilty ruminations and hopelessness..."
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Night Eating Syndrome |
The Condition
"...More than 70% of the nighttime eating to combat anxiety involved binging on carbohydrates..."
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder |
Related Topic
"...Obsessions refer to recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are intrusive and cause severe anxiety or distress..."
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
The Condition
"...Obsessions are unwanted, recurrent, and disturbing thoughts which the person cannot suppress and which can cause overwhelming anxiety..."
Recommendation Counseling
"Behavioral therapy teaches people with OCD to confront their fears and reduce the anxiety without performing the rituals..."
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Oxitriptan |
As A Treatment
"...Serotonin is a key factor in mood regulation, eating disorders, and anxiety..."
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Panic Attack |
Related Topic
"...A panic attack can occur in other anxiety states such as agoraphobia and with certain activities and places..."
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Panic Attacks |
The Condition
"Panic disorder is a fairly common condition in which a person has uncomfortable episodes of fear or anxiety that occur suddenly and often without warning..."
Relationship to Chronic Thyroiditis
"Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis has been associated with a range of anxiety symptoms including panic attack..."
Recommendation Test Thyroid Function
"Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis has been associated with a range of anxiety symptoms including panic attack..."
Recommendation Kava
"Germany's Commission E, that country's official herb-regulating body, has authorized the use of kava as a medical treatment for "states of nervous anxiety, tension, and agitation..."
Recommendation Alkalizing Agents/Diet
"For people with chronic anxiety unrelated to life events, injection of an acid such as sodium lactate can trigger a panic attack..."
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Paranoia/Paranoid Personality Disorder |
The Condition
"...They are suggested, however, for the treatment of specific conditions of the disorder, such as severe anxiety or delusion, where these symptoms begin to impede normal functioning..."
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Perimenopausal Issues |
The Condition
"...If a woman has estrogen levels that are too high and progesterone levels that are too low, she may be prone to anxiety, panic, and hyperactivity..."
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Poor Memory |
The Condition
"...Memory is also affected by lack of sleep or by stress and anxiety..."
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Related Topic
"An anxiety disorder in which symptoms develop following a psychologically distressing event that is outside the normal range of human experiences (e..."
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Pregnancy-Related Issues |
Recommendation GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate)
"...GHB causes “spectacular action on the dilation of the cervix”, decreased anxiety, greater intensity and frequency of uterine contractions, increased sensitivity to oxytocic drugs (used to induce contractions), preservation of reflexes, a lack of respiratory depression in..."
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Premature Ejaculation |
Recommendation Counseling
"...Premature ejaculation is most often a function of anxiety and overstimulation..."
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Premenstrual Syndrome |
Recommendation Caffeine/Coffee Avoidance
"Several studies have linked caffeine consumption to a higher incidence of PMS symptoms including tension, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbance and breast tenderness..."
Recommendation Vitex / Chasteberry
"Clinical studies using vitex extract show a reduction in headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, cravings for sweets, and also feelings of anxiety, irritability, depression and mood swings, after only one month..."
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Premenstrual Syndrome PMS A (Anxiety) |
The Condition
"...The effects of these changes on mood and behavior are well documented: epinephrine triggers anxiety; norepinephrine, hostility and irritability; serotonin, at high levels, nervous tension, drowsiness, palpitations, water retention and inability to concentrate and perform..."
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Problems Associated With Lack Of Exercise |
Recommendation Aerobic Exercise
"Even moderate exercise such as a brisk walk for 30 minutes most days helps control weight, cuts stress, anxiety and depression..."
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Problems Caused By Being Overweight |
The Condition
"...life-style, more energy intake than energy expenditure (taking into account resting metabolic expenditure), environmental factors, salt/potassium retention, hidden food allergies, major depression/anxiety/other psychological, medical illness, medications, during and after pregnancy, cultural (perceptions on obesity), and socioeconomic factors..."
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Prostate Cancer |
The Condition
"...Some people, however, find this approach causes too much anxiety and will prefer to have some sort of treatment..."
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Psychosis |
The Condition
"...and some theories as to its cause include: it is hereditary; there is a 'wiring problem' in the brain; there is a chemical imbalance in the brain or body; it results from extreme stress or anxiety; it is a psychological defence mechanism -- or a combination of these..."
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Pulmonary Embolism |
The Condition
"...Common symptoms include sudden chest pain, excessive perspiring, shock, cyanosis (bluish skin color), anxiety and loss of consciousness..."
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Pyroluria |
The Condition
"...There is a myriad of other symptoms, including severe inner tension, ongoing anxiety, fearfulness, and sometimes episodic anger..."
Our Question about current alcohol consumption
"A higher than normal anxiety level leads many with pyroluria to drink alcohol..."
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Seizure Disorder |
The Condition
"...The pre-seizure stage can last for hours or up to seven days with symptoms of moodiness, depression, anxiety or constant low-level anger, irritation, or annoyance, accompanied by general unhappiness and constant arguments..."
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St John's Wort |
As A Treatment
"...John's Wort is used for depression or anxiety that leads to fatigue and adrenal gland exhaustion..."
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Tendency Toward Postpartum Depression |
The Condition
"...Instead of the normal and relatively mild sadness and anxiety, about 10% of new mothers develop a more troubling condition called postpartum depression..."
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Tremors |
The Condition
"...Causes & Development If shaking or trembling has been present for less than 2 years, it may be caused by temporary conditions such as ... Increased anxiety or stress..."
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Trichotillomania |
The Condition
"...Both conditions are characterized by compulsive behavior that is usually recognized as senseless, is difficult to resist, and is associated with anxiety..."
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Tryptophan / 5HTP |
As A Treatment
"...It is used by the brain to produce serotonin; it is a natural relaxer, helps alleviate insomnia, reduces anxiety and depression and helps treat migraine headaches..."
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Tryptophan Need |
Our Question about blacking out from alcohol
"...Serotonin levels are often low among people with anxiety disorders..."
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Valerian Root |
As A Treatment
"...Valerian helps to relax mind and body and provide temporary relief from anxiety and calms nervous stomach..."
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Vitamin B1 Requirement |
The Condition
"...Deficiency symptoms include ... anxiety..."
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin) |
As A Treatment
"...It is helpful in treating anxiety and possibly depression..."
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Vitamin B3 Requirement |
The Condition
"...The neurological symptoms may begin with irritability, insomnia and headaches, and then progress to tremors, extreme anxiety, depression - all the way to full-blown psychosis..."
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Vitamin B-Complex |
As A Treatment
"...B-complex has been shown to be beneficial in the following conditions ... Anxiety and stress..."
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Vitamin B-Complex Requirement |
The Condition
"...B-Complex vitamins are coenzymes involved in energy production, and may be useful in alleviating depression or anxiety..."
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Vitex / Chasteberry |
As A Treatment
"...Vitex and PMS Clinical studies using vitex extract show a reduction in headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, cravings for sweets, and also feelings of anxiety, irritability, depression and mood swings, after only one month..."
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Weight Loss |
As A Treatment
"...You also will need to tell your health care professional about any existing medical problems before taking these medications, especially thyroid problems, anxiety disorders, epilepsy or other seizure disorders, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, or glaucoma..."
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Wernicke-Korsakoff |
Related Topic
"...Symptoms include anemia, anxiety, depression, and confusion..."
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome |
The Condition
"...Symptoms include anemia, anxiety, depression, and confusion..."
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Yeast / Candida Infection |
The Condition
"...Emotional and Mental ... Anxiety..."
Relationship to Schizophrenia
"...Mental symptoms have included fatigue, inability to concentrate, depression, mood swings, anxiety, hyperactivity, delusions, "manic depression," psychosis, and suicidal or violent tendencies..."
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Yohimbe |
As A Treatment
"...Rarely, yohimbine can lead to over stimulation to the point of nervousness and anxiety..."
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