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“Now There Is A New And Simple Way To Fully Recover From Gripping Social Anxiety Disorder”

July 22nd, 2010

How many times have you been lured by the flashy promise of a cure from panic attacks (social anxiety disorder)? It seems almost too good to be true, but what are the chances of curing you from what these nerve racking situations bring on you: from panic attacks to being fearful of strangers to simply being tongue tied at or feared of social events?

All of these packages are in essence designed to tempt you to give them a try. They pitch to you that they too suffered from the same disorder and miraculously discovered through trial and error the very fix you desire. And from thereon in you’re hooked! In all fairness, most of the stuff you are downloading is little more than wasteful bulk, giving you the impression you have something for your money!

In truth these products are of little worth and not even worth using to prop open a door. To add to your already bulging downloads, you can opt in for the special once in a lifetime offer of purchasing a special set of… OK, you get the message.

When you read what leading global self-improvement and mind power author Stephen Richards says about certain methods of treatment you may well reach the conclusion that most of these treatments are just a farce. Stephen Richards says, “If you are looking for a total and permanent fix for social anxiety disorder and are not receiving any treatment at present, you can forget about cognitive hypnotherapy or even electro stimulation offered by so-called therapists. They are just opportunists posing as therapists. I am not saying certain therapies do not work, but you would certainly need prolonged treatment and a huge wallet to fully undergo the desired changes.”

The self-help industry, especially in the curative therapies, has made a good living off exploiting the weaknesses of those in need. The first step to overcoming social phobia is an acceptance that you have now started work on reversing it.

Some of these treatments on offer are so protracted that it is like two crabs in a bucket fighting each other to get out. Yes you want to escape the dysfunction social phobia brings on, but by being immersed in prolonged therapy it self perpetuates and you just seem to go around in circles. A few days of feeling good then back to the stages of spiralling back to where you stared from: tightness of the chest, difficulty breathing in a normal way, feeling nauseous, compulsive thoughts, etc, etc.

You see the smiling faces of past anxiety sufferers, saying they did everything and anything before trying the product on offer and voila! It worked, amazingly! No doubt these people are all good honest folk, and all the testimonies are no doubt all real, too. It all lends itself to the support of the product and for garnering your belief that it works. Of course, it all leads to the bottom of the web page, building up to the big sell. So it is simple to be trapped in the belief that what is on offer is the real deal.

With some of the methods on offer, that supposedly cure panic attacks, you could actually fill a shoe box up with the paraphernalia that goes with it. The real situation is that medication, relaxation exercises, hypnotherapy, psychiatry or other such treatments are not the solution to anxiety and panic attacks. Yet some audio CDs use what is called embedded subliminals, these go below the level of your conscious awareness.

Now for the good news, what if we could do away with these hard to hear subliminals and replace them with something that was audible? What about hypnosis? Hmm, just try using that when you are in a fix. Hypnosis has to be administered over many sessions to get the desired results for a social phobia fix!

Forget self-hypnosis, cognitive hypnotherapy and listening to subliminal messaging. The real leap forward in fixing social anxiety disorder is indeed quite uncomplicated. Just imagine listening to one audio track for 20 minutes and then seeing immediate results! This is exactly what happens to most when they use the “Releasing You From Social Anxiety CD”, which was designed and developed by best selling author and self-help guru Stephen Richards. There is absolutely no subliminal messaging or hypnosis used, as all of that has been dumped by the wayside as worthless in helping to fix social anxiety disorder.

One of the main gripes many people have had with using social anxiety products is the use of hypnosis, they do not feel that they have benefited. The answer to this problem is that it takes many, many hours of hypnosis to fix such deep-seated problems. It is not like fixing one part of the mind … there are many zones to repair and during the course of hypnosis all these zones are tackled … one session at a time! A long and drawn out process! This is where the “Releasing You From Social Anxiety CD” differs, it actually zones in on the exact area needing help. With advanced technology it tackles the area most in need, and all in an above board way. You get to hear everything what is being said.

Stephen Richards has developed a method to help overcome social anxiety disorder that is so simple. Just one 20 minute session can do what others claim to do in tens of hours. One other criterion he stipulated was that it had to be inexpensive so that anyone could afford it. After working on this project and fine tuning it, Stephen Richards was happy to proceed to the stage of where it became available to the public for less than the cost of a film DVD.

After listening for just 20 minutes of track two, the “Releasing You From Social Anxiety CD” does away with hours and hours of listening to boring MP3 downloads. The other great piece of news is that Stephen Richards is not taking advantage of those in need by charging way over the top for the CD. It is with this in mind that prompted him to go into action to design such a product that would do away with the less than reasonable stance these others had taken on what he considered to be a fair price. As well as this, he wanted a genuine ‘fast fix’, not just something that promised all but delivered nothing.

“The way that some social anxiety treatments are dispensed by ruthless sellers is exploitation of those desperate for help. It is chaotic that anyone without a background in therapy can just put these things together, and they are then taken on trust that the product is ‘good to go’. It is obvious to me that there is a clear objective to why they do this. It is not with the sufferer of social anxiety in mind, that is for sure. I believe in a low-cost, but professional, fix,” says Stephen Richards.

Before going any further check out the “Releasing You From Social Anxiety CD” by globally recognised self help writer and former clinical hypnotherapist Stephen Richards for the most up to date non-hypnosis fix for social anxiety phobia.

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How To Manage Social Anxiety Symptoms

July 9th, 2010

Did you ever wonder why you have trouble meeting new people or feel uncomfortable during a social event? Thousands of people suffer from the same problem, and most of them are not aware that they have a form of social anxiety disorder which can be treated. There is a fine line that draws the difference between social anxiety disorder and general anxiety disorders. A person has social anxiety disorder when they feel intensely fearful about certain social situations and when they are extremely worried about making a mistake in front of other people.

The sad fact is that the underlying cause of this kind of anxiety disorder is unknown but it has been recorded that that many of those who suffer from this have had an embarrassing or humiliating experience in front of other people. The typical reaction of those who have social anxiety disorder is to avoid situations similar to the one where they had the incident. This sort of withdrawal from social situations is unhealthy and will affect the way a person deals with day to day life.

Another term for social anxiety disorder is social phobia. There are certain things that trigger this phobia in many people. Fears such as being made fun of or being judged, meeting new people, being the center of attention, dealing with authority, public speaking, performing in front of a crowd and even ordinary incidents like having to do small talk or making a phone call, can bring about the feeling of overwhelming anxiety.

For a lot of people, anxiety and stress levels increase when they are required to perform in a social situation, such as when giving a speech or being watched while doing something. While it’s perfectly normal to feel slightly nervous or jittery before an important event, people with social anxiety disorder often experience extreme forms of nervousness, and in some cases, this is enough to disrupt their daily routines and causes a lot of anxiety and distress.

Knowing the physical and psychological symptoms of social anxiety disorder can help you identify if you or anyone you know might have it. Some of the physical symptoms are breathing difficulties, dry mouth, change in speech pattern, rapid heart beat, trembling, hot flashes and clammy hands. There are a couple of other more visible signs such as facial twitching and sweating. Psychological symptoms include excessive self-consciousness, fear of being noticed, ridiculed or judged, avoiding social situations and even intense worrying over an extended period of time before an certain event.

While the effects of social anxiety disorder can severely limit the individual’s ability to relate to others and enjoy a higher quality of life, there are certain things they can do to overcome their disorder. Lifestyle changes such as getting enough sleep, drinking in moderation and quitting smoking are a few ways the individual can enjoy a better quality of life and start socializing with less anxiety. Self-help strategies may include journaling, undertaking a consistent exercise regimen, and meditating regularly to reduce anxiety and stress that may be causing the high levels of discomfort.

The length of time it takes to overcome social anxiety disorder will vary from person to person, but there are several drug-free strategies that can help. From making lifestyle changes to employing self-help anxiety relief techniques, most people experiencing social anxiety can overcome their disorder.

A lot of people suffer from anxiety attacks that can occur when in public or just travelling away from home. Now there is a drug free anxiety treatment that can help you to free yourself from the unsettling thoughts that may lead to a panic attack.

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Important Pros And Cons Advice For Panic Disorder Drugs

July 4th, 2010

Several present day drugs can be used in the treatment of Panic Disorder. Aside from the fact that they only temporarily alleviate the symptoms and don’t repress the disorder, several of them can affect patients negatively, and are not suitable for all people. This article gives some basic information on drugs that are known to be helpful.

Benzodiazepines – Referred to as Valium or Diazepam. Benzodiazepines are known as sedatives, and can hold back the body’s cognitive functions for awhile. Those who are driving shouldn’t use them because it can cause poor judgment while on the road. Do not drink alcohol while on Benzodiazepines. There is a risk of injury as this drug can cause light-headedness and loss of coordination and reflexes. For this reason, Benzodiazepines are used short term. The use of CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy will help to minimize the length of time these are used.

SSRI – the acronym stands for Serotonin-Specific Reuptake Iinhibitor but most people know these drugs as anti-depressants. They include Dapoxetine, Citalopram, Fluoxetine, Fscitalopram, Paroxetine, Fluvoxamine and Sertraline. All SSRIs have side effects, some of them severe and long term. SSRIs are also unsuitable for treating pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as they can pass through the placenta and affect a developing fetus. Hemophilia sufferers and those already in high risk groups for cardiac problems should also avoid taking SSRIs. SSRIs do not treat the cause of Panic Disorder; they only help in suppressing the symptoms.

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) – These are powerful antidepressants which can also be used to treat Panic Disorder, but are generally not prescribed long term. They also have a long list of side effects, although they do not cross the placenta so may be prescribed short term for pregnant women. As with SSRIs, alcohol can increase their toxicity. TCAs are known to cause powerful withdrawal symptoms. As with SSRIs, they do not treat the cause; CBT should be undertaken for that.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) – The most powerful antidepressants, MAOIs are not used to treat Panic Disorder unless all other drugs have failed. These drugs block the ability to digest some foods which can lead to complications. They also have severe withdrawal symptoms and are not compatible with a number of other drugs and with alcohol. Like all suppressants MAOIs lessen the impact of symptoms but do not treat the cause; as such CBT may be essential to address the cause of the Panic Disorder to allow the discontinuation of MAOI treatment at the earliest possible point.

As always with medical or psychological issues, the best person to discuss potential treatment with is the family practitioner. People who believe they are suffering from any form of phobia, particularly panic symptoms with no apparent cause, should seek the advice of their doctors before undergoing any form of treatment. The doctor can refer patients to specialists in the relevant areas.

Find out more how to Stop Panic Attacks by visiting Yuval Harpaz’s site at www.stressfreeport.com, where you can download a FREE self-help guide on how to Start Reducing Stress NOW for your needs.

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Living With Anxiety Disorder – Symptoms, Drugs And Options

July 4th, 2010

Steve (not his real name) is a vocalist who sings with his brother. Steve is usually at ease while performing. Occasionally, Steve will feel like he is on the brink of a panic attack for no reason at all. Although singing is something he loves, Steve admits that sometimes he feels like running off the stage – and away from this brother as well.

Steve is a sufferer of Panic Disorder, a condition that affects 96 in every 100,000 Americans today. The number may not seem high, but it is on the rise, from less than 10 in every 100,000 in a study conducted in 1996.

A variety of causes have been reported for the condition, from hereditary inheritance to behavioral patterns including separation anxiety learned from a very early age.

For sufferers, Panic Disorder can be debilitating. Even the most mundane daily tasks can, without warning or reason, induce a panic attack that renders the individual physically incapable of doing anything but sit down, shaking and hyperventilating until the attack passes. Attacks can be as short as 15 – 30 seconds or as long as 15 minutes.

Those who have been diagnosed are taught early on to identify when they are having an attack, and can get some help using prescription medication. Antidepressants are known to aid in limiting the symptoms of anxiety quickly, but can also encourage dependency on these drugs.

Benzodiazepines have also been used in the treatment of Panic Disorder, though controversy still splits the medical community, some of whom believe that Benzodiazepines are ineffective in treating long term sufferers. SSRI drugs can also be used to lessen and even suppress entirely the effects of Panic Disorder in some sufferers.

Undiagnosed sufferers fight the effects of Panic Disorder often without any real idea of what it is, or in some cases that it is even treatable. Later sufferers face other problems; studies suggest menopausal women are at elevated risk of heart attack by almost 300%. Elderly men and women risk Benzodiazepine reacting with analgesic medications to also increase the chance of fatal heart attack.

In some cases, drugs are not necessary to treat the condition. A psychological therapy known as cognitive restructuring can, in some cases, lessen or even totally overcome the condition without the need for drugs. Whether drugs are needed or not, the first step in treatment is to recognize and acknowledge the condition, and this can be an issue in itself with the stigma of potentially being classified as mentally unstable.

The answer to working through and possibly overcoming Panic Disorder is not to silently agonize. Treatments are out there, and those who suspect they have this should consult a doctor.

Learn more about Panic Attack’s Release. Visit Yuval Harpaz’s site where you can download a self-help guide about how to Start Reducing Stress NOW and what it can do for you.

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Are There Benefits To A Painful Massage?

July 2nd, 2010

As the owner and operator of several massage and wellness centers in Tucson, Arizona I am frequently asked many questions about different treatment modalities. Should I feel like this? What is the best treatment for _____. And many others.

The most frequently asked question is, “Does it or should it hurt?”

There is a belief out there that massage should hurt because without the pain there aren’t any therapeutic benefits. There is a contrary belief out there that suggests massage should never hurt and if you are sore after a massage it is the result of a bad therapist. It is my professional conclusion that both of these premises are extreme and therefore false.

Let’s start by defining what “hurt” really means.

A massage therapists’ primary objective is to help alleviate soft tissue problems. This can be an uncomfortable process for many reasons. One important consideration to always look at is if there is already damage to the area in question. Or is there a chronic repetitive movement pattern that is simply over working and fatiguing the muscles causing pain.

It doesn’t matter what the problem is. Any discomfort or “hurt” experienced by the client should be easily breathed through during the therapeutic process.

For example, on a pain scale of 1-10 (ten being excruciating) the “hurt” or pain that you feel from the massage should never be more then a 7 or 8. You should be able to take a deep breath and relax with the pressure helping the muscle to also relax and release the spasm. If you find yourself tensing, or unable to take a breath then the pressure is too much and you should ask the therapist to lighten up if they have not already done so.

Another common question is should people be sore after their massage. Quick answer is sometimes. It is important to note that the soreness should not be acute pain, but more like the discomfort from a good work out or a hard day’s work.

When you get a deep tissue massage, the therapist is separating muscle layers, milking metabolic waste out from between the layers and sometimes breaking up adhesions or scar tissue. These types of sessions may leave you sore, but then after 1-2 days (on rare occasions 3 days) you should feel great and that problem area should feel much better. You may see that you have an increase in your range of motion, reduction of pain or increased muscle stamina, depending of course on what the problem was in the first place.

Massage therapy is like dancing on the edge of the good pain and the bad at times, it is a very thin line.

If you live in Tucson, Arizona visit Peaceful Spirit and discover how massage will improve your health and over all well-being. There you will discover the many benefits of therapeutic massage.

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