PsyTrace -- ANXIETY

Saradnici naseg psihoterapeutskog savetovalista Humano Urbane mreze su nam obratili paznju da bar dva puta nedeljno primaju pozive sa pitanjem da objasne sta je to anksioznost ?

          Tako da ustedimo i njima ,a i neobavestenim osobama, koje ne znaju sta je ANKSIOZNOST dajemo uprosceno objasnjenje ove pojave

Anksioznost –ANXIETY je normalno ljudsko osecanje.Svi mi imamo iskustvo suocavanja sa situacijam pretnje(opasnosti) ili teskoca.Da bi sto bolje razumele osobe neupucene u materiju najbolji primer je situacija naseg susreta sa besnim psom .U tom trenutku osecamo strah I dobro je imati taj mehanizam (jer je on osnov za samoodrzanje) ,dok ima osoba koje kada zacuju lavez u blizini ne izlaze iz kuce plaseci se moguceg susreta sa psom koji je mozda besan, taj konstantni strah je nezdrav I grubo nam docarava stanje anksioznosti to jest stanje produzenog straha , brige ili ugrozenosti.

KAKO CE te prepoznati anksioznost

MENTALNI SIMPTOMI su:                     TELESNI SIMPTOMI SU:

1)osecanje brige sve vreme

2)osecanje straha                                     1)Nepravilan ritam srca

3)Nemogucnost koncentracije             2)Misicna tenzija i bol

4)Problem sa spavanjem                     3Teskoce sa disanjem

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Empty Nest Syndrome refers to feelings of depression, sadness, and/or grief experienced by parents and caregivers after children come of age and leave their childhood homes. This may occur when children go to college or get married. Women are more likely than men to be affected; often, when the nest is emptying, mothers are going through other significant life events as well, such as menopause or caring for elderly parents.

More mothers work these days and therefore feel less emptiness when their children leave home. Also, an increasing number of adult children between 25 and 34 are now living at home. Psychologist Allan Scheinberg notes that these "boomerang kids" want the "limited responsibility of childhood and the privileges of adulthood." Children may also return home due to economics, divorce, extended education, drug or alcohol problems or temporary transitions.

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Symptoms

Feelings of sadness are normal at this time. It is also normal to spend time in the absent child's bedroom to feel closer to him or her.

If you are experiencing empty nest syndrome, monitor your reactions and their duration. If you are feeling that your useful life has ended, or if you are crying excessively or are so sad that you don't want to see friends or go to work, you should consider seeking professional help.

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Causes

As noted earlier, when a woman is at the stage in life when her kids are leaving, she may also be going through other major changes, like dealing with menopause or coping with increasingly dependent elderly parents.

Recent research suggests that the quality of the parent-child relationship may have important consequences for both at this time. Parents gain the greatest psychological benefit from the transition to an empty nest when they have developed and maintain good relations with their children. Extreme hostility, conflict, or detachment in parent-child relations may reduce intergenerational support when it is most needed by youth during early adulthood and by parents facing the disabilities of old age.

At one time, it was commonly thought that women were particularly vulnerable to depression when their children left home, experiencing a profound loss of purpose and identity. However, studies show no increase in depressive illness among women at this stage of life.

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Treatment

When a child's departure unleashes overwhelming sadness, treatment is definitely needed. Discuss your feelings with your general practitioner as soon as possible. You may need antidepressants, and you almost certainly could use some counseling to get your feelings into perspective.

Meanwhile, look to your friends for support and be kind to yourself. There are practical things to help you feel better. For instance:

·                           Buy some pay-as-you-go mobile phone vouchers or prepaid calling cards for your son or daughter so that keeping in contact is financially viable.

·                           Try to schedule a weekly chat on the phone.

·                           Send your child brief e-mails of what's happening at home.

·                           Make care packages for your child with anything from groceries to a set of towels for her new apartment. Try not to overdo it in the beginning, and don't attach any strings to the gifts.

Time and energy that you directed toward your child can now be spent on different areas of your life. This might be an opportune time to explore or return to hobbies, leisure activities or career pursuits.

This also marks a time to adjust to your new role in your child's life as well as changes in your identity as a parent. Your relationship with your child may become more peerlike, and you will have to get used to giving your children more privacy.

Many suggest preparing for an empty nest while your children are still living with you. Develop friendships, hobbies, career, and educational opportunities. Make plans with the family while everyone is still under the same roof, so you don't regret lost opportunities: Plan family vacations, enjoy long talks, take time off from work. And make specific plans for the extra money, time, and space that will become available when children are no longer dependent on you and living at home.

Source: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Metaphysical

CONTROLE Anxiety in Times of Crisis

Recognizing and Reducing Anxiety in Times of Crisis

No one who sees or hears about a tragedy of this kind is untouched by it - and in an era of instant mass communications, the numbers of people exposed to such violence in one way or another is significant. Most of us will experience some related anxiety and stress that will fade over time. For some, however, such feelings may not go away on their own. We need to recognize the difference and understand that,

if needed, help is available and effective.

What are Common Reactions?

Mass tragedies can affect us in many ways: physically, emotionally and mentally. They can make people feel angry, enraged, confused, sad, or even guilty. When those feelings don't go away over a few weeks, or when they seem to get worse, it may be appropriate to seek help for yourself or the person in your life who is experiencing these difficulties. Among the signs to look for over time are:

Feeling tense and nervous
Being tired all the time
Having sleep problems
Crying often or easily
Wanting to be alone most of the time
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs more often or execessively
Feeling numb
Being angry or irritable
Having problems concentrating and remembering things

What Can You Do to Help?

Everyone can take one simple step: get in touch with     your emotions and how you are feeling and how your family and loved ones are doing as well. If you think there may be a problem, get advice from someone trained to recognize signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Pay special attention to children's needs and talk with them in a calm, supportive way about their fears. Don't neglect or let anyone you know neglect his or her other health care needs at this time.

You should get immediate help from a trained mental health professional if you or a loved one is experiencing any one or more of these problems: inability to return to normal routine; feeling extremely helpless; having thoughts of hurting one's self or others; using alcohol and drugs excessively; thinking about or being abusive or violent; or having noticeable symptoms of mental illness.

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Stress prevention and management should be addressed in two critical contexts: the organization and the individual.

Adopting a preventive perspective allows both workers and organizations to anticipate stressors and shape responses,

   rather than simply reacting to a crisis when it occurs.

   Suggestions for organizational and individual  stress prevention and management approaches are presented below.

Organizational Approaches for Stress Prevention and management

      1. Provide effective management structure and  leadership.

   Elements include:

     Clear chain of command and reporting relationships.

     Available and accessible supervisors.

Disaster orientation for all workers.

Shifts of no longer than 12 hours, followed  by12 hours off.

Briefings at the beginning of shifts as workers enter

the operation. Shifts should overlap so that outgoing

workers brief incoming workers.

Necessary supplies (e.g., paper, forms, pens,educational materials). Communication tools (e.g., cell phones, radios,).

2. Define a clear purpose and goals.

3. Define clear intervention goals

    and strategies appropriate to assignment setting.

4. Define roles by function.

5. Orient and train staff with written role   descriptions for each assignment setting. When setting is under the jurisdiction of another agency (e.g., Red Cross ), inform workers of each agency’s role, contact people, and expectations.

6. Nurture team support.

7. Create a buddy system to support and monitor stress

reactions. Promote a positive atmosphere of support and

tolerance with frequent praise.

8. Develop a plan for stress management.

For example: Assess workers’ functioningregularly.

Rotate workers between low-/mid-/ and high-stress tasks.

Encourage breaks and time away from assignment.

Engaging in rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of a   disaster or traumatic event is inevitably stressful for rescue workers. While the work is personally rewarding and challenging, it also has the potential for affecting workers in harmful ways. The long hours, breadth of needs and demands, ambiguous roles, and exposure to human suffering can adversely affect even the most experienced professional. Too often, the stress experienced by rescue workers is addressed as an afterthought. With a little effort, however, steps can be taken to minimize the effects of stress.

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