Page 356hormonal imbalances, 31hyperthyroidism, 31hyperventilation, 30hypoglycemia, 31inner ear problems, 3436mitral valve prolapse, 31nonprescription medication, 33poor diet, 3637prescription drugs, 32serious illnesses, 32<strong>to</strong>xic chemicals, 38warm weather, 3941nonpsychological causes, 2930onset (age), 17Panic Attack Worksheets, 219222physical symp<strong>to</strong>ms, 215predisposed panic, 18Scott, Willard, 16selffulfilling aspect of, 218severity, 1727spontaneous panic, 18symp<strong>to</strong>ms, 1617teenagers, 329treatments, 12EMDR, 97vs. generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), 23vs. worry, 236women, 136see also anxiety; social phobiapanic disorder, see panic attacksparasympathetic nervous system, responses <strong>to</strong> fear, 5parent/child relationshipchildren's fears, conquering, 285overprotecting children, 284285parents' guidelines, 283responding appropriately, 284taking seriously, 283284generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), 231232stage frightened victims, 182183perfectionimperfect feelings, 195196imposter syndrome, 196Shine (movie), 195pessimistsbiological fac<strong>to</strong>rs, 202success <strong>and</strong> attitudeimperfect feelings, 195196imposter syndrome, 196197pessimistic thoughts, 194Shine (movie), 195undeserving thoughts, 194Phobia Free, 34phobias, 7, 9acrophobia (fear of heights), 1819, 149 intervention, 154agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), 2122, 131136avoidance, 134135biological fac<strong>to</strong>rs, 136137bright lights <strong>and</strong> agoraphobia, 139depression, 135drug abuse, 135food allergies, 139intervention, 138145life modifications, 134135marijuana, 137men/women, 22panic attacks, 133psychological fac<strong>to</strong>rs, 137separation anxiety, 138severity levels, 135138animal phobias, 19aviophobia (fear of flying), 4, 148152balance impairment symp<strong>to</strong>ms, 151152childhood, 150cost of, 152153Flying Without <strong>Fear</strong>, 151genetic disposition, 150intervention, 153159fantasy hierarchy, 156group therapy, 159reality desensitization, 157158relaxation training, 155156Madden, John, 4post trauma, 150stress, 150blood phobia, 20booksThe FiveMinute Phobia Cure, 98The Good News about Panic, <strong>Anxiety</strong> & Phobias, 30, 38Phobia Free, 34claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), 20, 149intervention, 154Poe, Edgar Allen, 3doc<strong>to</strong>r/dentist phobia, 20illness phobia, 20school phobiacauses (underlying), 298
Page 357confronting fears, 301conquering, 298, 300parental anxiety, 299play time, 302professional help, 302symp<strong>to</strong>ms, 298taking seriously, 299teenagers, 328test anxiety, 196vs. separation anxiety disorder (SAD), 299social phobia, 161163, 327avoidance, 163167intervention, 172177maladaptive coping, 171quiz, 171172shyness, 168171symp<strong>to</strong>ms, 166167teenagers, 327328statistics, 4trauma aftermath, 40treatments, 12, 9495, 98zelophobia (fear of jealousy), 18physical abuse, traumatic events, 310311physical symp<strong>to</strong>ms, 8panic attacks, 215stage fright, 180Poe, Edgar Allen, 3posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), see PSTD (posttraumatic stress disorder)powerlessness/helplessness (feelings of), childhood fears, 65predisposed panic, 18preschoolersposttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), 313315sexual abuse, 313, 315see also childhood fears; childrenprescription drugsanxiety/panic mimics, 32preservatives, foods/substances <strong>to</strong> avoid, 116progressive relaxationguidelines, 81steps, 8183prone <strong>to</strong> fearsnaturalborn tendencies, 4647nature/nurture relationships, 4753cerebellarvestibular system (CVS) stimulation, 5253insecure anxious ambivalent attachments, 4849insecure anxious avoidant attachments, 4951overcoming fears, 5354secure attachments, 48stress, 5152parents' fears, 4647ProzacBeyond Prozac, 257herbal equivalent, 110PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder)causes, 261childrenposttraumatic play, 313314preschoolers, 313315sexual abuse, 313, 315signs, 314315Too Scared <strong>to</strong> Cry, 306duration, 27eye movement desensitization <strong>and</strong> reprocessing (EMDR), 267268light therapy, 268risk fac<strong>to</strong>rs for developing, 263264schoolage children, 316symp<strong>to</strong>ms, 2627, 261262teenagers, 317318treatmentscognitivebehavior therapy, 267EMDR, 97light therapy, 268medications, 267see also traumatic eventspsychoanalysis, 88psychoanalytic theories, 13psychoactive drugsantianxiety medications, 106, 109antidepressants, 105, 108benzodiazepines, 105, 108109beta blockers, 106, 109110Monoamine Oxidase Inhibi<strong>to</strong>rs (MAOIs), 105, 107108Sero<strong>to</strong>nin Specific Reuptake Inhibi<strong>to</strong>rs (SSRIs), 105108tricyclics, 107108vs. therapies, 110psychodynamic therapy, 9293psychological symp<strong>to</strong>msagoraphobia (fear of open spaces), 137panic attacks, 17psychotherapy, 8889, 91abreaction, 91anxiety, drawbacks, 9293applied kinesiology, 9899behavioral therapy, 9496benefits, 89catharsis, 91
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THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S REFERENCE CARD
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