There are various techniques like psychotherapy, breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, and drugs that can help you overcome these attacks. However, it is sad to know that most of the people never seek medical help, making the matter more worse.

Just remember, you are not mad or mental, your mind is giving you false alarms and you need to just learn to calm it down, which is absolutely possible. Social Anxiety Disorder Social anxiety disorder or social phobia, is the most common mental disorder that can affect people of all ages. This article will tell you the reasons and possible solutions to overcome this fear. TAGGED UNDER: Social Anxiety Advertisement It is quite normal to feel anxious before making a public speech or presentation. However, there are people who easily get anxious even with the thought of making a public appearance. Such people are said to have social phobia. People with this mental condition are scared of facing and interacting with unknown people. They think that people are constantly judging them, or, that they may create some embarrassing situation for themselves in front of others. They become so anxious that their anxiety leads to panic attacks. Causes Social anxiety disorder does not have a definitive cause, however, certain biological, psychological, and environmental factors are claimed to be responsible for it. It is said that, it is caused due to an imbalance of a neurotransmitter that sends information from one nerve cell to another in the human brain. This mental condition is also believed to be a hereditary. It can also be seen in people who have had an overprotective childhood or a deeply humiliating experience in the past. 

Symptoms The major symptom of Zymbiotix this mental state is a person avoiding social situations totally. The individual starts making excuses for not attending functions, giving presentations, or meeting unknown people. The idea of attending such events becomes so scary, that it affects the individual's daily life and routine. Some physical symptoms which include shivering, muscle tension, diarrhea, excessive sweating, stammering, cold and shaky hands, no eye contact, etc., are also observed. Diagnosis and Treatment People having this problem should consult a doctor. If left untreated, it can have an adverse effect on their lives. Actually, there are no medical tests to determine if an individual suffers from this disorder. The doctor, however, may ask the patient certain questions and conduct certain psychological tests, to gauge if he/she is affected by this mental disorder. Once the situation is diagnosed, it can be fully cured with proper treatment. The most effective treatment is cognitive-behavior therapy, along with drug therapy. The therapist, working with the individual, should motivate him/her to think in a positive way and help him/her to face real life situations. Antidepressants are sometimes given to the patient to control the physical symptoms. The individual may also have to attend counseling sessions, where the counselor helps in boosting the self-esteem of the patient. Social anxiety is a serious problem. A person diagnosed with it could be avoided by others around him for being a loser. The resulting loneliness may lead the individual to the ways of alcohol or drug addiction. If a friend or family member is suffering from it, you should try your best to support and help him/her out. 

You should try to make them understand that even though life is full of challenges, it is beautiful and worth living! 40 Weeks Pregnant and No Signs of Labor Your body starts preparing for labor at least a month before your due date. However, what induces labor and why is it different (in terms of duration) for expecting mothers, is a question not yet answered. TAGGED UNDER: Pregnancy Advertisement According to the doctors, post-term births are more likely due to irregular menstrual cycles. Also, since the due date is calculated on the basis of ultrasound scan, there are less likely chances of miscalculation and this possibility can be safely ruled out. Although, generally speaking, the third trimester is from 37 to 42 weeks, and a pregnancy is not considered overdue until after 42 weeks. So, the only possibility is that your little stubborn baby is simply taking his/her own sweet time. Your Baby - at 40 Weeks At officially full-term, your baby weighs around seven and a half pounds and measures 19-22 inches. Your baby can be smaller but equally and perfectly healthy. He/she is completely developed and his/her hair and nails are growing everyday. The skull bones haven't fused together so that they can overlap and assist in coming through the birth canal, during the labor. Your baby is preparing to adjust with the outside world. He/she can search for the thumb and also suck it. The immune system of your baby is also strengthening. 

You - at 40 Weeks You are irritated by all the questions your friends and family are asking you, anxious because of the delay, and irritated waiting for "the day" to finally arrive. And with no contraction at 40 weeks pregnancy, you have the liberty to be slightly stressed. But, you need to understand that even if you and your baby are ready, your body might just need that extra week. So, you need to relax and consult your doctor. Signs of Labor As there is no knowledge of what might trigger labor, there are few signs that you can observe. Nesting: You may find the sudden urge to clean your house and also end up doing so. It is Mother Nature's way of telling that you are ready to bring your baby to a clean house. Also, once the baby is delivered, you may not have time to clean your house and baby-proof it. House-work is a good exercise and can induce labor. Dropping or Lightening: A few weeks before labor, you may have less heartburn. But, you may also feel more pressure in your pelvic area. You may notice some swelling in your legs and your abdomen will look lowered. This is caused due to 'lightening' or 'dropping', that is, your baby settling down nearer to the cervix. It releases pressure from your diaphragm and you can breathe easily and eat more. In case this is not your first baby, dropping may occur just before labor. Braxton Hicks Contraction: A cramped, menstrual like feeling, along with intense contractions, are often signs of pre-labor. If you have contractions every 5 minutes and it lasts for one minute, you must go to your nearest hospital. 

Sometimes, as the labor is nearing, you may feel strong and painful but consistent contractions, and wonder if you are already in labor. If the intensity of contractions is not increasing, you may be experiencing what is known as 'false labor'. Breathing in a rhythm, or lying down on your left side, can relieve the discomfort caused due to contractions. Drink a lot of water and try urinating. It will release some pressure and reduce cramping. Change in Cervix: In your prenatal check-up in the third trimester, your physician may do a vaginal exam to check for changes in your cervix. You will notice that during the 40th week of pregnancy, your cervix starts to soften. This is to assist in delivery. If you have given birth before, your cervix may be dilated to 1 - 2 centimeter, and may not mean start of labor. Bloody Show: A jelly-like substance called mucus, seals your cervical canal during the nine months of pregnancy, to avoid any kind of bacteria from entering into the uterus. Loosening of this mucus plug, often referred to as 'bloody show', can be a sign for onset of labor. The plug may come out as a lump or as increased discharge over several days. A vaginal exam can also cause you to loosen the plug, and may not actually indicate labor. Baby Monitoring Tests It is always best to consult your doctor if you detect any of the above-mentioned signs. Your doctor will suggest some tests to monitor fetal development. Kick-count: A Cardiff Count to Ten is the most common method that the doctors resort to, for checking baby movements in the 40th week of pregnancy. In this method, you monitor your baby's movement and record the start and stop time on the kick chart, until you reach ten kicks. On an average, if your baby's kicks reaches ten movements in less than two hours, you can relax. Your baby is absolutely healthy. 

Biophysical Profile: The doctor will measure your baby's heart rate, movements, breathing, muscle tone, and the amount of amniotic fluid around him/her, through a non-stress test and an ultrasound. Non-stress Test: Two belts will be placed on your abdomen to monitor the baby's heart rate and your contractions. You will be given a button to press whenever you have a contraction, and a paper will simultaneously print out your baby's reaction. This will help the doctor to gain an insight of your baby's well-being. Inducing Labor or Contractions There are many medical and natural ways to induce labor. However, before you resort to any of these methods, do not forget to consult your physician. 

After 40 weeks of pregnancy, if you still have no signs of labor, your doctor may suggest inducing labor medically by: Stripping the membrane Breaking water using a plastic hook Hormone prostaglandin through IV Hormone pitocin through IV However, the choice is yours. You can refuse, and wait to start contractions naturally. Walking: Gravity, moving of your hips, and pressure of the baby's weight might induce your cervix to efface. But, remember not to tire yourself out, you need the energy for the D-day (delivery day). Sex: May seem impossible, but it can actually assist in starting labor. Sperms contain the hormone prostaglandin, that can dilate the cervix and trigger contractions. Alternative Therapies: Acupuncture or Acupressure can also stimulate contractions. Massage: Studies show that massages release Oxycontin, a hormone that is very important to kick start a labor. If it doesn't work for you, at least you will feel relaxed and refreshed just in time to face the gruesome labor.