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Phlem

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6. from wiki
Mon Nov 17, 2014, 04:30 PM
Nov 2014

Last edited Mon Nov 17, 2014, 05:47 PM - Edit history (1)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypervigilance

Hypervigilance is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats. Hypervigilance is also accompanied by a state of increased anxiety which can cause exhaustion. Other symptoms include: abnormally increased arousal, a high responsiveness to stimuli, and a constant scanning of the environment for threats.[1][2


Hypervigilance can be a symptom of post traumatic stress disorder[3] (PTSD) and various types of anxiety disorder. It is distinguished from paranoia. Paranoid states, such as those in schizophrenia, can seem superficially similar, but are characteristically different.

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How are you doing? hunter Nov 2014 #1
They are now. Phlem Nov 2014 #2
Yep Melurkyoulongtime Nov 2014 #3
I'm so sorry you can't get where you need to go. Phlem Nov 2014 #4
Is hyper vigilance similar to paranoia, or does hyper vigilance No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #5
from wiki Phlem Nov 2014 #6
That's helpful, thanks. Middle-aged family member with (late) No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #7
No worries. Phlem Nov 2014 #8
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