Anxiety Disorder What Student Should Know

Anxiety Disorder What Student Should Know Mental Health Issues. Anxiety Stress and anxiety are a common part of life for most people. However, when your anxiety impedes your ability to perform everyday activities and causes immense stress and fear, probably you have a mental disorder. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, it is the most common mental issue that affects 40 million individuals aged over 18. 75% of them experience it before they turn 22. Unfortunately, only one-third of these people seek help. Specialists know about different types of anxiety disorders, such as:Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): severe one that impedes everyday activities Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): irrational fears, thoughts, and obsessions that result in compulsions and repetitive behaviors Panic disorder: fearfulness, frequent bouts of panic and terror Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): alarming symptoms after witnessing a shocking event Social anxiety disorder (SAD): everyday feelings of irrational fear, anxiety, and embarrassmentSymptoms Symptoms of all types of anxiety disorders can be mistaken for stress or other physical ailments. In order to treat them properly, these disorders have to be diagnosed correctly. The common symptoms of anxiety disorders that need attention of a specialist include:Excessive everyday stress Trouble concentrating Fearfulness Irritability Shortness of breath Muscle pains Headaches Frequent diarrhea or upset stomachIn case you regularly experience these symptoms, you should see a specialist in your campus. They will determine how serious is your anxiety and assign a treatment, if necessary. Recognizing The Signs Its essential to timely recognize the symptoms of anxiety in yourself or your friend to implement actions and treat it. Remember: in case your or your friends anxious feelings are brief and occasional, it doesnt necessarily mean an ailment. But if they persist and worsen, the professional help is required. How to Notice Signs of an Anxiety Disorder in a Friend? See if your friend has any of the following signs:Living in a constant fear of failing socially or academically Being extremely anxious and embarrassed in social situations Having difficulty with concentrating Being overwhelmed with stress or guilt Having panic attacks Being unable to cope with a recent tragic eventIn case you see any of these symptoms in your friend, provide him with your support. Talk to him, listen attentively and help find professional assistance. Never criticize or judge him. If your friend doesnt want to seek treatment, consult a specialist yourself to see how you can help. How Do You Notice Signs of an Anxiety Disorder in Yourself? If your anxiety is minor and caused by your exams, probably you dont have to worry. But you have to distinguish the difference and correctly detect the alarming symptoms, such as:Having the symptoms that impede your school and social life Avoiding social activities Having anxiety or troublesome thoughts daily Being riddled with guilt Having irrational fears Experiencing sudden panic attacksIn case you have any of the above mentioned signs, dont hesitate to consult a healthcare provider. Remember that you have to be serious about your mental wellness. Anxiety Resources People who need help in coping with their anxiety disorder might consider the assistance provided by the following organizations:Anxiety and Depression Association of America aims to prevent, treat, and help better understand anxiety and depression; offers special mobile applications for coping with the disorder American Psychological Association aims to benefit society by contributing to the psychological awareness and giving insight into the innovative treatment of anxiety disorders Anxiety Resource Center offers a blog, a large amount of education materials and newsletters to keep you aware of innovations in treatment and prevention of anxiety Social Anxiety Association provides information on the treatment of anxiety, advice on finding a specialist, updates on relevant researches and links to support groups Beyond OCD aims to support individuals who suffer from OCDPersistent anxiety can be an alarming sign. So pay attention to yourself and your friends to get timely help. Remember that your mental health is in your hands.

Functions of the Apostrophe

Functions of the Apostrophe Functions of the Apostrophe Functions of the Apostrophe By Mark Nichol This post discusses the three primary functions of the apostrophe in the English language: the marking of the possessive case in nouns, the marking of the omission of one or more letters, and the marking of plurals of individual characters. (The obsolescence of apostrophes with abbreviations is also discussed.) Marking Possessives Apostrophes are employed in conjunction with the possessive s, as shown in the following examples: singular common nouns: â€Å"the farmer’s daughter† singular proper nouns that end in s: â€Å"Chris’ job† or â€Å"Chris’s job† (depending on which style one employs) plural common nouns: â€Å"the farmers’ daughters† plural common nouns that end in s: â€Å"the dogs’ bowls† plural proper nouns ending in s: â€Å"the Thompsons’ party† (no s at the end of the name); â€Å"the Simmonses’ car† (s at the end of the name) compound words: â€Å"mother-in-law’s tongue† separate possession: â€Å"John’s and Jane’s houses† joint possession: â€Å"John and Jane’s house† Note, in the case of proper nouns ending in s, the distinction between the first example, which refers to a party hosted by the Thompsons, and the usage Thompson’s, which refers to something belonging to Thompson. Lack of attention to this distinction is the cause of frequent errors in signage, as when a sign referring to the inhabitants of a residence reads, â€Å"The Thompson’s.† This truncation of â€Å"the Thompson’s house† literally indicates that it is the house of the Thompson and therefore is incorrect; it should read, â€Å"The Thompsons’.† Irregular plural nouns such as mice are treated according to the pertinent rule above, as in â€Å"The mice’s whiskers twitched with curiosity.† Also, nouns that are plural in form but singular in meaning technically take an apostrophe with no s (â€Å"the scissors’ handle,† though â€Å"the handle of the scissors† is easier to read and say). This rule applies to similar proper nouns (â€Å"Highland Estates’ bylaws†). Another exception is in the phrase â€Å"for goodness’ sake.† Attributive forms, as opposed to possessive forms, do not take an apostrophe (â€Å"veterans affairs†). The distinction is subtle, but test for the correct form by determining whether the phrase refers to an entity that exists for a given group (â€Å"veterans affairs†) or belongs to it or is organized by it (â€Å"farmers’ market†). Names of holidays should be styled according to who or what they honor: â€Å"Mother’s Day† is treated as such, for example, because although the day is for all mothers, one traditionally honored only one’s own mother, while Presidents’ Day commemorates all presidents. (â€Å"Veterans Day† is an anomaly.) Insertion or omission of apostrophes is also inconsistent in proper names in general, especially in geographical locations (â€Å"Pikes Peak,† but â€Å"Martha’s Vineyard’) or names of entities such as companies and organizations (Barclays, but McDonald’s). When an italicized term takes the possessive form, the apostrophe and the s are not italicized (as in â€Å"The Wizard of Oz’s enduring charm†). Contraction Apostrophes mark elision of one or more letters or numbers, as shown in the following examples: don’t (â€Å"do not†) o’clock (â€Å"of the clock†) c’mon (â€Å"come on†) let’s (â€Å"let us†) l’il (little) OK’d (in place of OKed) ’tis (â€Å"it is†) will-o’-the-wisp (will-of-the-wisp) â€Å"rock ’n’ roll† (â€Å"rock and roll†) f’c’stle (forecastle) O’Hara (â€Å"of the Hara,† from Gaelic Eaghra) ’60s (1960s) Many writers are confused about this function in some usage, erroneously apostrophizing possessive pronouns such as its (resulting in the erroneous it’s) and plural nouns such as apples (confusing them for possessive forms, as in a sign reading â€Å"Apple’s on sale†). Also, plural possessives pertaining to time frames are often mistakenly rendered as singular possessives (â€Å"two week’s notice†) or as plurals (â€Å"two weeks notice†); the proper form is â€Å"two weeks’ notice,† because the notice â€Å"belongs† to two weeks. (Note, however, the absence of an apostrophe in the phrase â€Å"two weeks late† because weeks is plural but not possessive.) Another frequent error is confusion of use of the apostrophe as the first character in a term. When contracting a word by beginning with an apostrophe, as in ’tis and â€Å"rock ’n’ roll,† or when contracting a number representing a four-digit year to the last two digits, as in the last example in the list above, precede it with an apostrophe- not an open single quotation mark (‘)- but indicate a range of years with a plural s alone (1960s), not with an apostrophe and an s; reserve that form for possessives (â€Å"1960’s most significant event,† in which a year, not a decade, is under discussion). Also, an apostrophe should follow a number, whether spelled out or in numeral form, only in a possessive sense or as a contraction, as in â€Å"The 4’s diagonal line is sometimes formed vertically† or â€Å"This hundred’s a counterfeit bill.† Plurals of Individual Characters An exception is made for using possessives to indicate plurals of lowercase letters, as in â€Å"Mind your p’s and q’s,† â€Å"Label the x’s and y’s,† and â€Å"There are two m’s in accommodate.† Also, the first of these examples shows an additional exception, one to the style rule that letters are italicized when employed to refer to themselves, as in â€Å"Write an s in the square and an r in the rectangle.† (Normally, plurals of uppercase letters do not feature an apostrophe- and are not italicized- as in â€Å"the three Rs† and â€Å"I got three As, two Bs, and a C on my report card.†) Apostrophes with Abbreviations Apostrophes at one time were employed with a following s to indicate plurals of nouns styled as initials followed by periods, as in M.D.’s to indicate more than doctor or R.S.V.P.’s to refer to multiple responses to an invitation, because although those forms look awkward, M.D.s and R.S.V.P.s appear even more so. However, use of periods with initials is becoming obsolete, and an apostrophe in MDs and RSVPs is unnecessary. (Many newer coinages such as CDs and DVDs generally postdate widespread usage of periods in initialisms.) Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the Punctuation category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:50 Incorrect Pronunciations That You Should AvoidIs There a Reason â€Å"the Reason Why† Is Considered Wrong?10 Writing Exercises to Tighten Your Writing