Gephyrophobia and the fear of bridges explained
Gephyrophobia stems from Greek for bridge and fear and is linked to bridge collapse fears. Dr Jorge Casariego notes trauma like 9/11 can trigger phobias, with symptoms including avoidance, elevated vitals, heightened vigilance, and panic around bridges. Treatments include psychotherapy, desensitization, medications such as Xanax Prozac Paxil, and sometimes hypnosis.
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Minnesota
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Department of Psychiatry
Mercy Hospital
Miami
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Casariego
McClatchy-Tribune News
Recovery Month Events Highlight Hope For Addiction Help
Community groups in Jackson County plan a candlelight vigil at Shryock Auditorium from 7 30 to 8 30 p m Thursday and a Recovery Month Walk at Illinois Centre mall in Marion from 9 a m to noon Saturday One mile begins at 10 a m with speakers testimonials and information tables The effort stresses celebration of recovery and a safer healthier future and notes the high societal cost of addiction with potential savings from treatment supported by local health leaders.
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Kris Sherrill
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Shryock Auditorium
Illinois Centre Mall
National Institute For Drug Abuse
Sherrill
Colleen Flanagan
Shane Koch
Rehabilitation Institute
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Koch
Marion
Alternatives Antiperspirant to the Max Product
The article reviews a $5.99 1.2 fl oz antiperspirant from major retailers. It uses 12 percent aluminum chloride with water and sodium bicarbonate, applied at bedtime to shrink underarm pores and reduce sweat. It notes high success rates with higher aluminum chloride levels, potential skin irritation, and the need to pair with deodorant.
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Target
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Medications raise heat risk in hot weather Q&A
Q A explains how heat raises hyperthermia risk and how anticholinergic drugs impair sweating. It lists antihistamines antidepressants antipsychotics anti-Parkinson's agents anti nausea drugs anti diarrheal agents antispasmodics anti asthma drugs and antiarrhythmics, plus dehydration from diuretics laxatives magnesium antacids and certain diabetes meds. It notes elderly confusion and memory effects, and urges pharmacist guidance.
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