Health Tip: Symptoms of a Social Phobia
A social phobia occurs when a person has unusually high anxiety before a social situation, such as going to a party, giving a speech, or going to a job interview.
It may include some or all of these physical symptoms, says the American Academy of Family Physicians:
- Blushing.
- Sweating.
- Feeling nauseous.
- Trembling or shaking.
- Having trouble talking to or making eye contact with another person.
If you have these symptoms, a doctor should evaluate you for a social phobia. The physician can also recommend treatment options, including medication and/or behavioral therapy.
Health Tip: Prepare Yourself for Surgery
In the days before surgery, it's important to make sure that you are physically healthy, and that your mind is relaxed and prepared.
Here are suggestions from the National Women's Health Resource Center on what to do before your operation:
- Maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Be sure to get enough vitamin C, which will help your body heal.
- Quit smoking and avoid alcohol.
- Get regular exercise.
- Don't use blood-thinning medications, including aspirin, for one week before surgery. If you have a need to take such medications, discuss this with your doctor.
- Keep a positive attitude.
- Talk to your doctor about how to control post-surgical pain.
- Try deep breathing techniques and relaxation exercises.
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