Posted by yxibow on November 14, 2007, at 9:24:01
In reply to Re: Why do constantly at night need to be on antia, posted by torachan on November 13, 2007, at 23:21:12
> Why won't your mind just be slow? Are you an introvert? Studies show that introverts are essentially compensating in their personality for over-activity in the area of the brain that regulates the effects of the fight or flight response--I believe the amygdala or hippocampus. Your brain is failing to properly shut down the reticular activation system, failing to produce the relaxation response.
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> Try meditation and exercise. If that fails and your condition becomes debilitating, try anti-anxiety meds. For some unfortunate people, fighting anxiety is a losing battle--why suffer?It doesn't have to be a "losing battle" and medication is not necessarily a lifetime sentence with psychotherapy/psychodynamics. Support groups like NAMI can help as well as building social networks and becoming involved in something that interests you.
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