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One might ask how the topic of fear relates to the liberal arts. Fear, although it manifests itself in physical and physiological symptoms, is an omnipresent force effecting the human race. The symptoms it causes and our responses influence our behavior, thoughts, and decisions. All of which are studied by liberal arts disciplines. To better understand the human response to fear, it helps to understand the body’s response. When a stimulus that triggers fear is encountered, impulses are sent…

I walk back to my dorm from class with a huge smile on my face. Suddenly, my heart starts pounding, and my hands get sweaty and fidgety. Inside, I’m gasping for air while my mind is racing a million miles. I hide it until I shut my door where I break down into a full attack. After eight years, it becomes habit, hiding my attack until I’m away from public eye. I feel like my panic attacks caused by my anxiety holds me back from reaching my full potential. If it continues to occur, I worry that it…

Mindfulness There are both internal and external factors that affect mindfulness. Interpersonal variations refer to the internal differences in people and how they vary in likelihood. Intrapersonal variations refers to the external and environmental factors that affect mindfulness in part, due to the fact that it can be either enhanced or lessened by external experiences and stimuli. Both interpersonal and intrapersonal variations in mindfulness can affect psychological well-being (Brown, 2003).…

Students today experience stress much more than their parents. It can manifest in many different ways. Test anxiety if left untreated can be debilitating for the student. As a teacher, we should foster a safe environment for students to learn. If a teacher could change simple teaching techniques could it lower student test anxiety? Are there coping mechanisms that can be taught to a student that can be used successfully during high anxiety testing situations? The purpose of this study is…

My interest in learning more about social anxiety, came about during my first interaction with one of my former students at my field site MAAC Charter High school (i.e. a school located at Chula Vista). I was observing a biology class in hopes of building a presence in the school. I was walking around helping students with their class assignments. As I was going around the classroom I came across groups of students laughing and sharing conversations from left to right. In the corner of the…

Sleep Paralysis and Anxiety Disorders Studies have suggested that individuals who suffer from an anxiety disorder are more likely to experience isolated sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is the inability to make voluntary movements during the onset of sleep called hypnagogic sleep paralysis or upon awakening called hypnopompic sleep paralysis. During sleep, the body alternates between REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement). During REM sleep, the body goes into a state of…

Have you ever had a moment where you were nervous and anxious, and you said to yourself, “I think I have anxiety?” If so, a feeling of anxiety is normal every now and then, and everyone experiences it at some point in their life. However, an anxiety disorder “can cause such distress that it interferes with a person 's ability to lead a normal life” (Anxiety Disorders). While there are several types of anxiety disorders, the most common is Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The article goes on to say…

I really enjoyed this week’s group, I felt like I really connected and bonded to my group members. Speaking about my anxiety is something that I really don’t enjoy doing. Only a handful of people know I have generalized anxiety and social anxiety and those people are either my family are super close friends. I find it really weird that there are other people out there that know how much my anxiety is such a difficult aspect of my family. However, it’s not a bad feeling that there are other…

Identify the Problem Bradley Mavin is 12-year-old European American male. Bradley’s was referred to specialized clinic for youth because of social anxiety and withdraw difficulties while at school and within his community. Bradley recently transition from elementary school to middle school was extremely difficult. The symptoms of social anxiety and withdrawal intensified when Bradley had difficulties assimilating into new school district. Brief Summary of Individual and Background…

The Disastrous Influences of Social Media In the duration of time that it takes you to read this paper, there will be thirty-eight successful suicides world-wide (according to figures provided by Luxton). Over the past decade, there has been uprising questions and debates that question if excessive use of social media contributes to addictive behaviors, violence and mental health issues. With ninety-four percent of teenagers using the internet every day, studies show links between social…