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Article in USA Today on Fear of Flying: Fear of Flying can Cripple Workers (March 2006). Follow link - http://www.usatoday.com/money/biztravel/2006-03-20-fear-of-flying-usat_x.htm
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Article in the October 22,
2001 issue of "Sports Illustrated" (pages 60-65) -
Reported in the "Associated Press", May 17, 2001 -
Williams says disorder led to misperceptionsNew Orleans Saints running back Ricky Williams has social anxiety disorder. Williams said he met with a psychiatrist about two months ago and was diagnosed as depressed. He said he began taking medication about a week ago. "As we talked more, we got into the fact that I had a problem in social situations." Williams told the Times-Picayune of New Orleans on Wednesday night. "All it is, I'm extremely shy. I don't like to call it anything else." Hearing people make negative comments about him increased his anxiety level, Williams said. Williams recently has been the subject of trade rumors and criticism for skipping voluntary workouts that were attended by every other Saints player under contract. But Williams, 23, said he has felt more comfortable since returning from San Diego for the team's mini-camp last month and believes he can be happy in New Orleans. "I feel fine when I'm in San Diego", Williams said. "It's just when I come here, its different. I'm much happier here now." |
Social anxiety disorders are highly treatable and the medication should not affect Williams' football career, said Dr. Howard Osofsky, Chairman of Psychiatry at LSU's Health Sciences Center. "He may find himself to be more effective in his overall performance and concentration", Osofsky said. Williams said he has not discussed his condition with the team. He said he decided to disclose his condition through the media in part so people would understand him better. Such behavior as wearing a helmet during interviews his rookie year, curling up in a fetal position inside his locker and keeping his distance from teammates led to misperceptions, Williams said. "I'm sure I've offended a lot of people because I'm so shy", Williams said. Williams also said he decided to speak out because it might help others deal with similar problems. "I wanted to get it out there", he said. "I just don't want a spectacle to be made of it." |
The Globe and Mail, September 1999 -
In Britain a 17-year-old British woman died from eating her own hair. She died of massive internal bleeding as surgeons tried to remove a massive hair ball from her stomach.
(Likely a case of Trichotillomania)
The Toronto Sun, September 1999 -
In Toronto at least one child was injured when a day care van crashed into a hydro pole. Apparently the driver was startled when a spider came down from a mirror.
(Likely a case of Specific Phobia to Spiders)
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