Panic of 1907

Anxiety stops people from doing things every day, such as giving a presentation or going to a social event, because of the fear and panic that it causes them. I am interested in this question because I have experienced anxiety multiple times. Simple things, such as school basketball games or an overload of work, cause anxiety for me. I know what it is like to have a panic attack. I have always wanted to understand more about why this happens to me when I become stressed. To know why I may be…

Borkovec and Roemer (1995) concluded from their study that individuals with anxiety disorders viewed their anxiety as something that motivates them, prepares them for all possibilities, and helps them to problem solve ways of avoiding negative events. The authors recognize that this might be the subject’s post hoc explanation for their anxiety. I believe that this could absolutely be the case. Anxious people tend to overthink everything, examining all possible scenarios. By rationalizing their…

happening. At the time, I had not yet realized what was actually happening, I only knew something was wrong. To my shock, Katherine dismissed my concern and started to talk about the small frustrations of her day. How could she not see the state of pure panic I was in? I was clearly hyperventilating! How could she go on about her dog hiding a sock when I was almost to the point of blacking out from lack of oxygen? She was completely selfish, inconsiderate, and oblivious. When I tried to further…

Routine Cynicism: “Cynicism, an unceasing attitude of negativity, has become an interpersonal epidemic that limits lives in organizations and families” (Arnett, 1999, p. 13). “Cynicism…‘contempt for whatever is or might be proposed; it is a constant act of fault finding, a general rejection of the pleasure of life”’ (Arnett, 1999, p. 13). Three key ways to develop a cynical outlook: 1. The formulation of unrealistically high expectations, of oneself and/or other people. 2. The experience of…

Two minutes left in the game and we are a goal away from winning the first game of the season for my sister’s soccer team. The clock is ticking and time is running out. I sprint down the field with the ball as fast as I can when suddenly BAM! Lights out. After a minute of blacking out, all I can hear is screaming and crying with people hovering over me. I open my eyes and I try to talk and move and get back up to keep playing but I cannot. It is like I have forgotten the basic things in life…

I never thought about mental illness and how it affected me. I thought my heart beating out my chest from a simple social encounter happened to everyone. I was formally diagnosed last year with PTSD, Social anxiety, Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, a sprinkle of OCD, and severe depression. There’s a lot more but I haven’t had a definite answer. I’m suppose to be taking Prozac and going to therapy but screw that. Contrary to what many people think, PTSD comes from many different…

Fear is considered a basic healthy emotion induced by a threat which causes a change in the brain and organ function and ultimately a change in behavior . However, there exists destructive properties of excess fear. This destructive value of fear has been observed in animals and human models of psychopathology. This excess fear can be categorized as pathological fear when exaggerated behavioural and automatic responses are observed. This happens when fear circuits of the brain have become…

Early adulthood is the time in a person’s life when they are between the ages of 20 and 40 years old. This time period is often one of significant role changes, such as beginning a career, entering a long-term relationship or marriage, or having children. Physically, early adults are fully mature. The senses, brain growth, and physical capabilities are all at their peak of development. Because so many life changes and new roles present themselves during early adulthood, stress, and coping become…

There is 324,910,116 people currently in the United States of America, with a child being born every eight second. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, one out of five Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness. That’s 64,910,116 people just in the U.S. with a mental illness. However, many are still un-treated or not given the medical assistance they need. Many more are still In order to solve this problem, an Act should be passed that guarantees health care/insurance and…

stress-free. When anxiety reaches to a severe level, it can damage the students’ well-being. This is defined as an anxiety disorder, which is one of the most common mental problems that comprises social phobia, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and so on. They may result in panic attacks and depression. Australian Bureau of Statistic reported, “one in six young Australians are currently experiencing anxiety conditions.” Despite this is treatable, very few people seek help. We…