Almost everyone will experience anxiety at some point in their lifetime. It’s actually easiest to explain what anxiety is by comparing it to fear. These are both mood states, but with fear, there is a very real threat to the safety and well being of someone. With anxiety, the threat is only “perceived”; usually it isn’t real.

We become anxious because we feel threatened. We have no control over a situation. There are physical symptoms such as chest pains, labored breathing, and/or a sick feeling. We feel uneasy, as if there’s some unavoidable danger ahead in the road and there’s nothing we can do about it.

What is an Adrenaline Rush?

It is what happens in the body when the adrenal gland releases epinephrine. This occurs as a result of the “fight or flight” response to a threatening or stimulating situation. it causes the muscles to perform fermentation at an increased rate thus improving strength.

We’ve all heard stories of a mother being able to lift a car off her child after an automobile accident. Adrenaline makes this possible. It temporarily puts superhuman strength in the muscles.

What’s the Difference?

Many people are curious about the difference is between anxiety and an adrenaline rush.

While chronic hyper-adrenaline is a common symptom of anxiety disorder, the root cause of each is much different.

Anxiety is a fear-based response to a percieved threat. But an adrenaline rush usually occurs when someone is unexpectedly involved in some type of accident or other frightening, unpredictable event. Anxiety is a negative response while Adrenaline rush is often positive and has no lasting harmful affects.

The difference between anxiety and an adrenaline rush really becomes pronounced when you consider that prolonged anxiety can cause serious health issues. We can develop high blood pressure or heart trouble.

On the other hand, an occasional adrenaline rush can actually be fun and stimulating. It has no prolonged negative affects in most cases.

Compulsive hair pulling or trichotillomania is a surprisingly common problem affecting as many as 2% of the population.

Those suffering with this problem tend to feel an uncontrollable urge to pull their hair out. They may pull hair from anywhere from their head to their eyebrows or pubic regions.

Not surprisingly people can be left feeling very distressed and out of control and need to start to look around for help.

If you are suffering with this problem the tips outlined below will help you.

1)If you are a hair puller next time you’re about to pull hair try asking yourself why am I doing this? Every behaviour we do has a positive intention no matter how maladaptive it may seem. Believe it or not your hair pulling is doing something for you. So ask your question and wait for the answer. Your subconscious mind will help you.

2) Just as your about to hair pull ask yourself what am I really feeling? Alot of compulsive behaviour tends to cover up suppressed emotions so begin to ask yourself what you are really feeling. Start to breath into the feelings and you will notice the compulsion changing in intensity.

3)Consider for a minute what the future will look like as a hair puller a year from now or 2 years from now?. See yourself with bald patches if you don’t already have them. See and feel yourself still living in this uncontrollable state. Is this how you really want to live or do you want to change? Don’t be afraid to attach as much pain to this image as possible. You need to have enough pain attached to the idea of continuing this way in order to stop the habit.

4) Go inside for a moment and ask yourself what you need to do to stop this habit now. Wait for the answer to come. Trust what comes up for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that often impairs motor skills, speech, and other functions. It belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders and it typically affects movement and thus the day to day functioning of the patient.

 Rehabilitation has an important impact on reducing functional limitations and disability and promoting optimal health in a patient with Parkinson’s disease. The enhancement of quality of life is the most important outcome for individuals with a chronic Parkinsonism.

 

Restorative rehabilitation or the rehabilitation aimed at restoring the functions is focused on improvement of strength, Range of motion (ROM), functional performance, endurance and so forth using remedial and compensatory training strategies.

 

Individuals from Parkinson’s also benefit a lot from “Functional maintenance programs”. These programs are designed to manage the effects of progressive disease. Strategies are developed to prevent or slow decline of function, and promote regular exercise, good health, and self management skills.

 

For optimal management of a Parkinson’s patient a coordinated team of health professionals, including the physician, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech/ language pathologist work in close unison. Consultation to other specialists like nutritionist, gastroenterologist, urologist, pulmonologist, is also done, if need be. This dedicated team has a focus on long range planning which is critical for effective management.

 

The patient and the family member are considered the key members of the team in the rehabilitation of a parkinson’s patient who are fully involved in all aspects of the treatment planning process.

 

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