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Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier We all struggle with fear from time to time. But when does fear go past anxiety to become a full-fledged disorder? It’s normal to get butterflies in your stomach before giving a big speech , or meeting a blind date. Anxiety is a natural response to stress . It actually prepares the body for threatening situations, and can be a healthy thing. But sometimes fear can lead to phobias or attacks. So, when does natural fear qualify as a disorder? In short, it’s when normal anxiety does the opposite of what it was designed to do. Instead of helping us cope, it actually prevents us from coping, dramatically disrupting our daily lives. They’re the result of a biological illness, usually caused by past experiences. Often it takes professional help to overcome them. If you sense you might have a problem, talk to your doctor about it. From TODAY, Voices - Tuesday, 06-April-2010 ----- Blogged with the Flock Browser Related articles by Zemanta Anx...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier You know what an irrational fear is , don't you? That's a fear that somebody else has. Adults who suffer from phobias usually know that their fears are irrational. But kids don't always understand why things frighten them. Usually, it is caused by a lack of knowledge. We tend to fear what we don't understand. One friend wrote that her daughter was terrified of bees, even though she had never been stung. One idea for this mother is to make a fun project out of helping her daughter overcome this fear. She could read books with her daughter about bees, learning how they live, how they make hives and honey , and how they protect themselves. Her daughter could draw a honeybee and label the different parts of its body. Childhood phobias are best overcome through knowledge and understanding. This might be a good approach if your child has an irrational fear. From TODAY, Voices – Friday, 11-Sep-2009 Related articles by Zemanta Food phobia...