Anxiety, Phobias and Panic Attacks
Normally, fear and anxiety can he helpful, helping us to avoid dangerous situations, making us alert and giving us the motivation to deal with problems. However, if the feelings become…
Depression and Diving
Depressive Disorders (Depression and Manic Depression) (Bipolar disorder)Depressive and manic depressive illnesses are the two major types of depressive illness, also known as affective disorders, or mood disorders, because they…
ADD/ADHD and Diving
ADHD or ADD is brain disorder affecting children early in life and continuing on into adulthood in some adults. The individuals display certain characteristic behaviors over a period of time,…
Panic Attacks and the Blue Orb Syndrome
Recent studies are beginning to suggest that episodes of panic or near-panic may explain many recreational diving accidents and possibly throw light on the cause of some diving fatalities.Most think…
Hyperventilation
What is HyperventilationHyperventilation is the breathing response kicked off by chemical changes in the blood such as high CO2 or low oxygen level. It can also be set off by…