Posted by Glydin on December 12, 2004, at 7:20:50
In reply to Re: is ANXIETY the same than FEAR ???, posted by cybercafe on December 12, 2004, at 1:19:44
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> are all "anxiety disorders" adrenalin related?
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> i was under the impression that the more bodily related ones (adrenalin) were treated with beta blockers whereas the more psychological ones (just over-firing of the ... amygdala or hippocampus or something ?) were to be treated with GABA-B agonists like benzos (or other psychiatric drugs like SSRIs etc) ?~~~Admittedly, I don't know all the psysiology involved. I feel mine is very related to adrenalin release. There may indeed be other systems at work.... I still think the "spin up stuff" is my problem and that's was just my take for me and my "stuff".
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> if it is indeed an adrenal-related problem, i am wondering
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> a. is there a way to measure adrenalin levels?I would not think so, but again, don't really know. It's a pretty "fluid" level of a hormone and would flucuate a great deal.
> b. are there any long term effects i should be trying to prevent?
Most sources will tell you that the "bursts" like in Panic attacks aren't harmful. Of course, "stress" as the catchall term is a risk factor for just about every disease, so it's a tough question to really know the answer to.
> c. are there any drugs/herbs that can compensate for high adrenalin or it's effects on other hormones, organs, etc etc?
I think it's so different for everyone. I guess whatever helps with emotional "over the top" responses - like stuff that works on the GABA system, is probably the best way to right things and reduce any ill effects long term.
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