Wednesday, 16 March 2011

animals that eat apples _ reference by http://www.dailypuppy.com/articles/small-animals-that-eat-apples/7cf43baa-d02c-01ef-9b60-e268d3326e60

Small Animals That Eat Apples

By Lonnie Gratz

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Rats

Both pet and wild rats enjoy having a little apple to supplement their diets. These small mammals will eat what they can find in the wild, but they don't pass up apples. Pet owners of rats offer apples as a small part of their diet in captivity. Apple treats can be fed to a pet rat in small portions that equal one-half-inch cubes. Each cube is considered a serving to a rat, and it can be given in moderation with other fruits and vegetables. Many pet rats are fed prepackaged rodent blocks as a staple of their diet; these ingredients of these blocks include apple because of its nutritional value.

Hamsters

Hamsters are another small rodent with a sweet tooth, and they are crazy for sweet fruits such as apples. Pet owners need to make sure they don't overfeed with apples, though, as hamsters need a healthy mixture of foods for a nutritious diet. These little fuzzy mammals like to stash food for later, so pet owners must make sure they provide fresh foods on a daily basis. Apples can be offered in small portions with the rest of the animal's food. Apples are not recommended for dwarf hamsters.

Rabbits

People think carrots are the rabbit's favorite treat, but apples are also a favorite. Rabbits, tame and wild, mostly eat leafy greens and vegetables. Cubed apple can be offered as a treat from time to time, and most rabbits waste no time in gobbling it up. Rabbits need the roughage that grasses such as hay offer them, but apple treats have that benefit as well and offer a good source of fiber. Make sure to leave the peel on when offering apple to rabbits, as it contains vitamins and roughage that rabbits need.

Sugar Gliders

As their name suggests, sugar gliders love sugar, but their diet is not composed mainly of sugary substances. These mammals are omnivorous. In the wild, they eat lots of insects in addition to sap and nectar. In captivity, apples and apple juice should be given to a sugar glider in small portions as a fruit serving. Sugar gliders are active at night, so if you offer apple to them, it is best to offer it in the evening so you can throw away any uneaten apple in the morning.

Script - Who's animating each part

JAMES

Apple 2: Todays the day! Todays the day! wake up wake up wake up.

Apple 1: I'm already awake.

Apple 2: Too exited to sleep eh?

Apple 1: No, I-I couldn't sleep.

Apple 2: Why not?! But todays the big day brother. Aren't you exited?

ERIKA

Apple 1: Exited about smashing my head on the floor? I couldn't sleep because I'm so terrified.

Apple 2: Terrified?! This is the day every apple looks forward too.

Apple 1: I know but I'm s-scared of falling. We're really high up.

Apple 2: I can't wait to fall. I'm going to be in the best apple pie you can imagine, the sort of apple pie the Queen would eat.

DAVE

Apple 1: I don't want to be eaten, I want to stay up here.

Apple 2: You're going to have to fall sometime. All apples do.

Apple 2: Oh my god! It's my time. Are my teeth clean? Is my skin gleaming? Are my leaves straight? Hows my breath? It's my time to shine.

SIN

Apple 1: No don't leave me, I don't want to be left here alone.

Apple 2: But I have to go, see you in another life brother. WWWOOOOOOOOOOHHOOOOOO!

Apple 1: Noooooooo

Apple 1: OK, don't panic. Take deep breaths. There's nothing to be scared of.

JACK

Apple 1: Aaaahhhhhh!

Apple 1: Oh god. I don't want to fall. I'll do anything.

Apple 1: OK, its going to be fine. Look, the grass is nice and soft. Every apple has to do this in their life. What am I so scared of?

Apple 1: Aaahh

Saturday, 12 March 2011

symptoms of falling phobia - reference by http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/phobia-of-falling-down-stairs/symptoms/

Symptoms: Friends of the Fear

Every case of phobia of falling down stairs is a little different.

Why? Because the core of the problem – the patterns of thinking, the images, movies, sounds and dialog that are internally associated withstairs – are different in each person.

(Note that most cures offered for phobia of falling down stairs – expecially using drugs and medications – will tackle only the symptoms, not the thinking that is the actual core of the problem).

But while the ‘internal representations’ as they are called are different from person to person there are a number of symptoms which are common to many climacophobes:

A feeling of uncontrollable anxiety when you think about or are exposed to stairs

The feeling that you must do everything possible to avoid stairs

The inability to function normally because of your anxiety

Often, the knowledge that your fears are unreasonable or exaggerated but feeling powerless to control them

Climacophobic symptoms can be mental, emotional and physical. The anxiety and fear can go from mild feelings of apprehension to afull-blown panic attack.

Typically, the closer you are to what you’re afraid of, the greater your fear will be. You can test the severity of your problem with this 2-minute online phobia of falling down stairs test.

But because the fear is a physical response to patterns of thinking about stairs and not the actual stairs almost all people with phobia of falling down stairs can create a very strong reaction just by using their mind.

> For help chaging these patterns of thinking, read this article How to Overcome Phobia of Falling Down Stairs.

Mental Symptoms

Obsessive Thoughts
Difficulty thinking about anything other than the fear
Really bad images and/or movies of stairs
Feelings of unreality or of being detached from yourself
Fear of losing control or going crazy
Fear of fainting

Emotional Symptoms:

Anticipatory Anxiety: Persistent worrying about upcoming events that involve stairs
Terror: A persistent and overwhelming fear of the same
Desire to Flee: An intense instinct to leave the situation (which is tough when its purely in the mind)

While not generally experienced at the same time as phobia of falling down stairs episode, we find that overall when they think about their past, most clients have elevated levels of one or more of:

Anger, Sadness, Fear, Hurt & Guilt

Physical Symptoms:

Dizziness, shaking, palpitations.
Shortness of breath or smothering sensation
Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
Chest pain or discomfort
Trembling or shaking
Feeling of choking
Sweating
Nausea or stomach distress
Feeling unsteady, dizzy, lightheaded, or faint
Numbness or tingling sensations
Hot or cold flashes

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Article about Phobias - reference by http://helpguide.org/mental/phobia_symptoms_types_treatment.htm

Phobias and Fears

SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT, AND SELF-HELP

Almost everyone has an irrational fear or two. Some get nervous at the thought of needles. Others shriek at the sight of a mouse. Still others get woozy when they look down from tall buildings. For most people, these fears are minor. But for some, these fears are so severe that they cause tremendous anxiety and interfere with normal day-to-day life.

When fears are irrational and disabling, they are called phobias. If you’re living in fear because of your phobia, take hope. You can overcome phobias and fears with the right treatment and self-help strategies. So don’t wait to seek help.

What is a phobia?

Barbara’s story

Barbara is terrified of flying. Unfortunately, she has to travel a lot for work – and this traveling takes a terrible toll. For weeks before every trip, she has a knot in her stomach and a feeling of anxiety that won’t go away. On the day of the flight, she wakes up feeling like she’s going to throw up. Once she’s on the plane, her heart pounds, she feels lightheaded, and she starts to hyperventilate. Every time it gets worse and worse.

Barbara’s fear of flying has gotten so bad that she finally told her boss she can only travel to places within driving distance. Her boss was not happy about this, and Barbara’s not sure what will happen at work. She’s afraid she’ll be demoted or lose her job altogether. But better that, she tells herself, than getting on a plane again.

A phobia is an intense fear of something that, in reality, poses little or no actual danger. Common phobias and fears include closed-in places, heights, highway driving, flying insects, snakes, and needles. However, we can develop phobias of virtually anything. Most phobias develop in childhood, but they can also develop in adults.

If you have a phobia, you probably realize that your fear is unreasonable, yet you still can’t control your feelings. Just thinking about the thing you fear may make you anxious. And when you’re actually exposed to your phobia, the terror is automatic and overwhelming.

The experience is so nerve-wracking that you may go to great lengths to avoid it – inconveniencing yourself or even changing your lifestyle. If you have claustrophobia, for example, you might turn down a lucrative job offer if you have to ride the elevator to get to the office. If you have a fear of heights, you might drive an extra twenty miles in order to avoid a tall bridge.

Common types of phobias and fears

There are four general types of common phobias and fears:

Animal phobias. Animal phobias are fears caused by an animal or insect. Examples include fear of snakes, fear of spiders, fear of rodents, and fear of dogs.
Natural environment phobias. Natural environment phobias are fears cued by objects found in nature. Examples include fear of heights, fear of storms, fear of water, and fear of the dark.
Situational phobias. Situational phobias are fears triggered by a specific situation. Examples include fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia), fear of elevators, fear of flying, fear of dentists, fear of driving, fear of tunnels, and fear of bridges.
Blood-Injection-Injury phobia. Blood-injection-injury phobia involves fear of blood, fear or injury, or a fear of shots or another medical procedure.

Common phobias and fears

Fear of spiders
Fear of snakes
Fear of heights
Fear or closed spaces
Fear of storms

Fear of needles and injections
Fear of public speaking
Fear of flying
Fear of germs
Fear of illness or death

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