- Why do we find it so difficult to control anxiety?
- What triggers an anxiety attack, both emotionally and physically?
- What are the first symptoms?
- Can an anxiety attack be prevented?
- If we start to notice the first symptoms, what should we do?
- Are the symptoms the same for everyone? In other words, if we've had one anxiety attack, should we look for the same symptoms to detect a second one?
- What should we never do if we are having an anxiety attack?
- What should I do to avoid self-harm when I have an anxiety attack?
- How can we help someone having an anxiety attack? Should we give them space, or should we hug and comfort them?
- Can everyone have an anxiety attack, or are some people more prone to it?
- What guidelines do you give to prevent anxiety attacks?
- Are the symptoms of an anxiety attack in children different from those in adults?
- What tools can we apply during an anxiety crisis manifested by stomach pain, vomiting, or crying that can cause a rapid mood improvement in a 12-year-old adolescent girl?
- Is there a phrase or keyword that can help someone experiencing a crisis? If we agree on that phrase or word with them beforehand, can it help?
- Which people are more likely to experience anxiety before an exam or a job interview?
- Can an anxiety attack cause a rise in blood pressure?
- If we have persistent anxiety attacks over time, can we develop heart problems?
- Can an anxiety attack be masking a physical ailment? How can we tell if physical pain is truly caused by anxiety?
- In the event of an anxiety attack during a game or sporting competition, how should the coaches act?
- What is the relationship between anxiety and social phobia?
- As nurses, how can we help in an anxiety crisis?
- Often we're tempted to intervene, but sometimes less is more... And I understand that someone experiencing an anxiety attack also needs their space. What do you recommend not doing? What mistakes do you think healthcare professionals make most frequently?
- How can we manage an anxiety attack in the 10 or 12 minutes we have available in a consultation to see patients? Are there any express tools for professional support and help?
What is the relationship between anxiety and social phobia?
Social phobia is an anxiety disorder that can sometimes cause panic attacks in social situations. For example, you might experience rapid heartbeat, blushing, puffiness, stuttering, trembling, or other sensations typical of a panic attack in social situations such as public speaking, meeting new people, being the center of attention, being in large or small groups, ordering in a restaurant or store, or talking on the phone in front of others.
Another very common disorder in people who experience panic attacks is agoraphobia . Agoraphobia isn't simply a fear of open spaces, as is sometimes thought; it could be defined as "fear of fear"—that is, for fear of having an attack, people stop doing certain things or going to certain places. The situations most frequently avoided include leaving home alone, using public transportation, going to crowded places, open spaces, enclosed spaces, or spaces with a difficult escape route, etc.
Often, it can also be accompanied by high general anxiety (being worried about many things with catastrophic anticipations), insomnia, and even low mood.
