Article by Jim M. Smith

A Panic attack is the sudden appearance of an episode of intense fear or anxiety, which includes four or more symptoms: rapid heartbeat (pounding heart), trembling, sweating, a feeling of suffocation, chest pain, dizziness and nausea.

It is estimated that up to 4% of the population suffers from severe and frequent panic attacks. In women the disease is 2 to 3 times more frequent than in men.

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Question by : Is there any other non-prescribed drug for depression/anxiety other than alcohol?
I abuse alcohol frequently because of my untreated depression/anxiety. Are there any other alternatives to alcohol without having to see a doctor? I am afraid to have to see a doctor because I am a male and I hate feeling like I can’t handle things on my own. I have had some recent problems with short term memory which I believe is from the prolonged alcohol abuse. I am 19 years old and have been drinking for years. I really like it, but I know it is not good for me and is only a temporary cure for my depression.

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Most people often wonder whether there is a connection between panic attacks and depression. Researchers and analysts feel that there is indeed a strong connection between both the conditions.

Here is a detailed description to make you understand better:

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In youth culture, both are huge topics now-a-days.

Going through school, I did have ‘small lessons’ about the effects of drugs and alcohol, but never in depth. I also think depression should be something that is covered in school. Especially considering now in youth culture, 1 minor kills themselves approx. every 2 hours in the US, more adolescents have died per. year from suicide than AIDS, Cancer, Heart Disease, Birth Defects and Lung Disease Victims.

Although I am not from the US – I would definitely like a greater understanding of all three within the education system even though I no longer attend any form of education.

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Ive read, and been told by therapists that shyness is genetic. As a big believer in Genetic Determinism, i have concluded that i will never be able to overcome my shyness, just like most genetic disorders cant be cured or overcome. I don’t much are for therapists(too much mumbo jumbo, no hard science), and im crippled by shyness. So my question is, are there any meds out there that can help over come this? If so what? I used to take meds for anxiety and depression, but they didn’t do much to get rid of my shyness. Only thing that does is BOOZE, and im fine with that. But im curious, is there any other chemical out there, or pill that can treat shyness. Alcohol can be expensive, but its the only thing that works so far.
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They say 1 in 8 kids are sexually abused and 1 in 5 are abused in some way. How many pedofiles are there in the world? How many of these abuses are just alcohol fueled ?

I was abused and i find it strange that there are so many like me … what causes it? Is it caused by:

Being abused as a kid then u grow up like a pedofile?
Alcohol and Drugs?
Mental Illness ?
Anger or Hate or Depression?

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ther someone i know in the hospital with a mental disorder 25 years no drugs or alcohol. this disorder, there is no cure. just meds n therapy. yes things can get better but it will always be there. I believe in GOD and i pray evryday to heals this person. its a really difficult matter to deal with i refuse to let this person do it alone. i know that ive read that some post that not even God would be able to heal him that this is something that will continue, what can i do ?is this really true is he really gonna stay like this that his pstd an major depression will be a part of his life no matter what. he has social anxiety so we dont go to church do you have an answer. im soo out of it drained i need help

Ive read, and been told by therapists that shyness is genetic. As a big believer in Genetic Determinism, i have concluded that i will never be able to overcome my shyness, just like most genetic disorders cant be cured or overcome. I don’t much are for therapists(too much mumbo jumbo, no hard science), and im crippled by shyness. So my question is, are there any meds out there that can help over come this? If so what? I used to take meds for anxiety and depression, but they didn’t do much to get rid of my shyness. Only thing that does is BOOZE, and im fine with that. But im curious, is there any other chemical out there, or pill that can treat shyness. Alcohol can be expensive, but its the only thing that works so far.