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Acute stress reaction: Description

Brief overview Course of the disease and prognosis: course depends on the extent, recovery without consequences is possible, sometimes transition to longer-lasting disorders, inability to work possible for the duration of the acute phase Symptoms: Altered perception, nightmares, flashbacks, memory gaps, sleep disorders, emotional disturbances, physical signs such as palpitations, sweating, trembling Therapy: Psychotherapeutic measures, … Acute stress reaction: Description

Dental Phobia (Fear of the Dentist): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

As the name itself suggests, dental phobia is the fear of the dentist. Just the idea of the drill or its sounds causes many people to have mild panic attacks. In order to prevent long-term damage to the oral cavity, a fear of the dentist should be started in time with psychotherapy. What is dental … Dental Phobia (Fear of the Dentist): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Therapy of agoraphobia

This is the continuation of the topic ́s Agoraphobia, general information on the topic is available at Agoraphobia Introduction People suffering from an anxiety disorder should deal with their illness, i.e. the causes, symptoms and consequences. As with all other anxiety disorders, the first step of a successful therapy is to admit the fear to … Therapy of agoraphobia

Confrontation therapy | Therapy of agoraphobia

Confrontation therapy Within behavioral therapy, confrontation with anxiety-inducing situations has proven to be a successful method for losing the fear of situations or objects. The affected person consciously seeks out the situations (often accompanied by the therapist) that he or she has avoided in the past or only sought out with great fear. The aim … Confrontation therapy | Therapy of agoraphobia

Persistent somatoform pain disorder (ASS)

Synonyms Pain disorder, psychalgia English term: pain disorder, somatoform pain disorderA persistent somatoform pain disorder (ASD) is a disorder characterized by persistent severe pain without somatic (physical) cause, so that psychological causes are regarded as triggers (emotional conflicts, psychosocial problems). A variety of causes can cause a persistent somatoform pain disorder. Accordingly, it is less … Persistent somatoform pain disorder (ASS)

Genophobia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Genophobia – also known as pareunophobia or erotophobia – refers to a pathologically exaggerated fear of sexuality and also the fear of eroticism, respectively. Genophobia is one of the specific phobias. The symptoms and complaints can vary, depending on the severity of the genophobia; preventive measures are usually not possible. What is genophobia? Genophobia refers … Genophobia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Homeopathy for fear of darkness

Synonyms Night terrors Nyctophobia Homeopathic medicines For night terrors the following homeopathic medicines are used: Stramonium Phosphorus Stramonium Prescription only up to and including D3! Aggravation of all complaints in the dark. Typical dosage of Stramonium for night terrors: Tablets D6 Fear of the dark causes continuous talking and/or praying Chatty Desire for light and … Homeopathy for fear of darkness

From Palpitations to Panic Attacks: When Anxiety Becomes an Illness

Imagine walking alone through a deserted parking garage at night. With a queasy feeling in your stomach, your steps quicken and you’re glad to be in your car. But does that already make you a morbidly anxious person? Not at all. This reaction is completely normal, as psychologist Frank Meiners explains: “People usually feel fear … From Palpitations to Panic Attacks: When Anxiety Becomes an Illness

Meditation: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Meditation was once the privilege of spiritual people who practiced systematic introspection and spiritual immersion as part of their religious practice. In modern times, there are numerous methods of meditation practiced in numerous religions. There are Buddhist methods of meditation as well as Christian ones – and those developed by a well-known sect leader of … Meditation: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Homeopathy for vertigo

Synonyms Acrophobia Hypsiphobia Homeopathic medicines The following homeopathic medicines are used to treat vertigo: Argentine nitricum Borax Sulphur Argentine nitricum Typical dosage of Argentum nitricum for vertigo: Tablets D6 Fear of heights combined with the impulse to jump down Borax Typical dosage of borax for vertigo: Tablets D6 Fear of heights combined with the feeling … Homeopathy for vertigo

Homeopathy for stage fright

This is the fear of appearing and speaking in front of an audience. In the broadest sense, fear of cameras and microphones is part of it. Homeopathic medicines The following homeopathic medicines are used to treat stage fright: Lycopodium Gel-semium Argentine nitricum Lycopodium Aggravation: by rest and warmth Improvement: in fresh air and by continued … Homeopathy for stage fright

Psychosomatic heart stumbling

Synonyms Heart stumbling psychosomatically Introduction In many cases, the occurrence of a heart stumble can be based on an organic cause. In persons who frequently suffer from heart flutter without an organic cause being detectable, a psychosomatic genesis may be present under certain circumstances. Especially sudden and unexpected anxiety attacks or almost overwhelming anxiety attacks … Psychosomatic heart stumbling