Archive for September 7th, 2009
Panic Attacks and Mitral Valve Prolapse: A Mimicker’s Deception?
A mimicker is a symptom or disorder that fools its victim, as well as medical and psych professionals, into believing he/she is suffering from something other than the true cause of the problem. And the likeness is so striking that the mimicked issue gets all the attention, allowing the real culprit to remain a mystery. Obviously, mimickers can [...]
Are You Anxious About Your Anxiety – The Activation of Core Schemas
Excessive anxiety is troublesome. For many, it can be an immobilizing experience. Anxiousness can be associated with social avoidance and withdrawal, can be a factor in relationship difficulties, can create painful symptoms, and trigger a need to rehash issues related to our past and future. Anxiety activates the "fight or flight" response, [...]
