How do you help your significant other with anxiety?

December 19th, 2012

A person very dear to me has anxiety problems. I try to be supportive but I fear it’s just not enough. What else can I do? Chosen Answer: Well, remember a couple of things, please do not take the behavior personally. It has nothing to do with you, and sometimes those who have behavior issues [...]

what can happen when given too much valium when in detox for alcoholics?

January 29th, 2012

My father had 10x the amount of valium in his body when he came to the ER from a detox place and his sugar was 1000. His speech is different and he did not have a stroke. He is not a disbetic but evere since he went to the detox home he is very different [...]

How important is confidence in life? Is confidence related to anxiety?

January 18th, 2012

I blamed anxiety before for not being outgoing. I am anxious, therefore I have a problem being outgoing. But, could the underlying reason to my reserved behavior be because of say “low confidence in myself?” And that could apply to anything, from holding a conversation, to work, to school, etc. IF I am not confident [...]

What is the best way to lead an anxiety support/therapy group?

January 12th, 2012

I have several clients that have different diagnosis that fall under the anxiety umbrella, including panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. I am looking for the best way to inspire change and to educate my clients. Chosen Answer: I find some behavior therapy techniques work best. Systematic Desensitization is a relaxation technique. [...]