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» Symptoms

• Loss of breath and racing heart rate
• A feeling of vertigo and disorientation
• An intense need to remove themselves from the current situation
• The belief that you may be judged negatively in social situations
• Avoiding social situations entirely

» Definition Sociaphobia is an extreme anxiety pertaining to social situations, manifesting in a variety of symptoms including those usually associated with anxiety disorder. Counseling and therapy are good treatment options for sociaphobia.

» Symptoms

• Dread of certain objects
• Extreme fear of certain situations
• Shortness of breath
• Fast heart rate
• Irrational fears

» Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.

» Symptoms

• An irrational fear of flying, whether it be in airplanes, helicopters, or any kind of levitating machine
• Anxiety when confronted with the possibility of flying or boarding an aircraft of any kind
• A racing heart rate, blood pressure, or panic attacks while on or boarding an airplane
• The inability to even enter an airport without feeling anxious

» Definition Aviophobia is a fear of flight in a plane or any other mode of aerial travel to the extent that the sufferer will actively avoid travel even to their own detriment and inconvenience. Counseling and therapy are both recommended for treatment of aviophobia.

» Symptoms

• An intense dislike of being closed in
• A need to be free to move around
• Panic attacks that involve

» Definition Claustrophobia is defined as an extreme and even pathological fear of enclosed spaces and being confined, often related to the fear of being trapped or suffocated. Therapy and counseling are two good ways to get help with claustrophobia.

» Symptoms

• Personal problems
• Work problems
• Relationship problems
• Health and fitness help
• Romance and love assistance
• Learning to control debt
• Low self-image and self-esteem

» Definition Life coaching is a process in which people assist others in learning how to set and achieve specific goals in life. There are many areas that life coaching may prove useful in a person's life.

» Symptoms

• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Detached feelings
• Feelings that the world is unreal
• Trembling or twitching

» Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.

» Symptoms

• Calling in sick to work
• Dreading going to work every day
• Verbal lashing out at co-workers or bosses
• Insomnia 
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Substance abuse
• Burnout or breakdown

» Definition Work stress is an intense emotional strain caused primarily by matter with a person's job. Because having a career - or even just a job - is so important, learning to deal with work stress is important so that it does not interfere with a person's ability to do their job.

» Symptoms

• Nonverbal communication skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Public speaking
• Making the sale or negotiation
• Managing time
• Starting a business
• Improving performance
• Being a better manager

» Definition Business coaching is counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in the business world. There are many specific areas that a business coach can help, but business coaching is recommended for those who want to accomplish more in their career.

» Symptoms

• Communication
• Time management
• Employee motivation
• Negotiation

» Definition Executive coaching is counseling that targets executives and the skills they will need to achieve in the modern business world. These will be different for people, but a business coach can help isolate areas that need improvement, helping an executive achieve more.

» Symptoms

• Delegation
• Types of management
• Disciplining workers
• Rewarding workers
• Listening but leading

» Definition Management coaching is a type of counseling that centers around helping a person become a better manager. The specifics that are taught may differ for people because of different strengths and weaknesses they may possess, but a business coach can help a manager become a better leader.

» Symptoms

• Sleep disturbances
• Muscle tension
• Headaches
• Stomach trouble
• Fatigue
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Overeating
• Loss of energy and enthusiasm
• Mood changes

» Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.