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Announcements
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Introduce Yourself
Welcome! This is a community-operated support group for people living with anxiety and other related disorders. Please come on in and introduce yourself to us. We'd love to hear your story and get to know you!
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Helpful Things
Here you can discuss what helps you to cope with your specific problems. Whether it be music, religion, hobbies, family, friends, pets, excercise, etc.
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Comments
This is where you can can post your comments, suggestions, or feedback.
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The Lounge
Here you can speak your mind. Chat about your hobbies, sports, pets, food, news, likes, dislikes, etc.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Discussion of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated or excessive worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.
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Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Discussion of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. Panic attacks are sudden episodes of overwhelming anxiety or fear. Agoraphobia occurs when the person is anxious about being in a place or situation where they might have a panic attack and be unable to escape.
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Hypochondria (Health Anxiety)
Discussion about Hypochondriasis (or hypochondria, sometimes referred to as health phobia) which refers to an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured them that their concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, the concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. Many people suffering from this disorder focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue.
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Specific Phobias
Discussion of Phobias. A phobia is an irrational, intense, persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things, or people. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. When the fear is beyond one's control, or if the fear is interfering with daily life, then a diagnosis under one of the anxiety disorders can be made.
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Clinical Depression
Discussion of Clinical Depression. Depression ranges in seriousness from mild, temporary episodes of sadness to severe, persistent depression. Doctors use the term "clinical depression" to describe the more severe, persistent form of depression also known as "major depression" or "major depressive disorder." Signs and symptoms of clinical depression may include: Loss of interest in daily activities, Persistent sadness or feeling of emptiness, Sleep disturbances, Significant weight loss or gain, Loss of concentration, Fatigue, Suicidal thoughts or behavior, etc.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Discussion of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, or military combat.
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Social Anxiety Disorder
Discussion of Social Anxiety Disorder. Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. Anxiety (intense nervousness) and self-consciousness arise from a fear of being closely watched, judged, and criticized by others.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Discussion of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce anxiety, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety, or by combinations of such thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions). The symptoms of this anxiety disorder range from repetitive hand-washing and extensive hoarding to preoccupation with sexual, religious, or aggressive impulses. These symptoms can be alienating and time-consuming, and often cause severe emotional and economic loss. Although the acts of those who have OCD may appear paranoid and come across to others as psychotic, OCD sufferers often recognize their thoughts and subsequent actions as irrational, and they may become further distressed by this realization.
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Other Mental Health Issues
Discussion of other mental health conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Dependence Disorders, Dementia, Delirium, Delusional Disorder, Multiple Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Tourette's Disorder, etc.
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Digestive Disorders
Discussion of Digestive Disorders. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Malabsorption, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), Anal and Rectal Disorders, Gastritis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Ulcerative Colitis, Hiatus Hernia, Bezoars, Lactose Intolerance, Crohn’s Disease, Lactose Intolerance, Ulcerative Colitis, Peptic Ulcers, etc.
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Sleep Disorders
Discussion of Sleep Disorders. A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental and emotional functioning. Here you can discuss: Primary Insomnia, Bruxism, Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), Night terror, Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), Rapid eye movement behavior disorder (RBD), Restless legs syndrome (RLS), Obstructive sleep apnea, Sleepwalking, Nocturia, etc.
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Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Discussion of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Fibromyalgia causes tiredness, muscle pain and "tender points." Tender points are areas of the neck, shoulders, back, hips, legs or arms that are painful when touched. Individuals with fibromyalgia often experience other symptoms as well, including difficulty sleeping, morning stiffness, headaches and problems with thinking clearly or remembering things (sometimes called "fibro fog"). Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) include fatigue and other symptoms such as muscle pain, memory problems, headaches, joint pain, sleeping difficulties, sore throat and tender lymph nodes.
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Medications and Therapy
Discussion of Medications and Therapy used to treat anxiety disorders.
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Addiction and Recovery
Do you suffer from drug, nicotine or alcohol addiction? People suffering from anxiety disorders, depression or other related conditions often self-medicate and find themselves trapped in a vicious cycle of addiction.
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Relationship Issues
Discussion of problems with relationships. Has your anxiety-related disorder affected your relationships?
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Share Your Success Stories.
Have you overcome your anxiety or other condition? Please share your success so others may benefit. What worked for you?
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