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 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
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)
Products Escitalopram is commercially available as film-coated tablets, drops, and meltable tablets (Cipralex, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Escitalopram (C20H21FN2O, Mr = 324.4 g/mol) is the active -enantiomer of citalopram. It is present in drugs as escitalopram oxalate, a fine, white to slightly yellowish powder that is … Escitalopram
Synonyms Fear Phobia Definition A social phobia is the permanent fear of meeting and interacting with other people and especially the fear of negative evaluation by others. With social phobia, as with any other phobia, the sufferer feels a logically incomprehensible (irrational) fear. In social phobia, as the name suggests, this fear is related to … Social phobia
Therapy The most important approach in the therapy of social phobia is also here the so-called behavior therapy. The therapeutic approach is a very practical one. In various exercises, the patient is guided to the difficult situations. This can be done either by imagining a “dangerous” situation together with the therapist and experiencing it in … Therapy | Social phobia
Products Moclobemide is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Aurorix, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Moclobemide (C13H17ClN2O2, Mr = 268.74 g/mol) is a morpholine and chlorinated benzamide derivative. It exists as a white to yellowish white or reddish powder and is sparingly soluble in water. … Moclobemide
A healthy self-esteem is an important component to mental health. In today’s world, where society is moving more and more towards individualization, it is more important than ever. What is self-esteem? The term self-esteem stands for our own internal assessment in terms of our personality, skills, talents, strengths and weaknesses. The term self-esteem stands for … Self-esteem: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Products Sertraline is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an oral concentrate (Zoloft, generic). It was first released in the United States in 1991 and became a blockbuster. It was approved in many countries in 1993. Structure and properties Sertraline (C17H17Cl2N, Mr = 306.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as sertraline hydrochloride, a white … Sertraline
Synonyms Aerophobia, Aviophobia, Aeroneurosis Symptoms In addition to the symptoms of specific anxiety (link), the following symptoms in particular occur in about 1/3 of all persons affected by the fear of flying: The fear of flying can manifest itself on different levels: Even before a person suffering from fear of flying is in the aircraft, … Fear of flying
Types of fear of flying Slightly- medium pronounced fear of flyingPeople feel uncomfortable in the aircraft and during the flight. However, the above mentioned symptoms occur only very rarely and/or in a very weakened form. Pronounced fear of flyingBefore and during the flight, the affected persons show several of the symptoms mentioned above in addition … Types of fear of flying | Fear of flying
Prophylaxis As a precautionary measure, no specific measures can be taken to prevent the fear of flying. At the slightest sign of anxiety in the context of flying, it is important that these situations are not avoided. Persons who have not yet received psychotherapeutic treatment, but still feel a fear of flying (although they have … Prophylaxis | Fear of flying
