What do doctors usually do to treat teenage anxiety disorders?

April 10th, 2013

i believe i have social anxiety disorder or another similar anxiety disorder and i told my parents. i have a doctors appointment and i was wondering what they usually do. Chosen Answer: I have two children with this…both take antidepressants, one a very low dose, the other a bit higher. The younger one who has [...]

What are the physical effects of anxiety and stress?

March 15th, 2013

Can somebody give me a list of physical effects of anxiety and stress such as fatigue, rashes, etc. I’ve had rashes, dry skin, fatique, sore throats, colds, and weak joints, and more during the last 3 months, and i want to know if these are normal symptoms for people under stress and anxiety. Chosen Answer: [...]

can i take a valium to help with antidepressant withdrawals?

December 30th, 2012

the withdrawels from effexor are horrible, my doctor told me to go cold turkey or to start taking lexapro? no way, no more for me,. i was wondering if anyone knew if i could take a valium to help this horrible feelings im having, or would that make it worse Chosen Answer: Paula…the valium will [...]

Since you cannot drink alcohol while on Valium, how long does Valium stay in your system?

December 11th, 2012

How long after taking Valium can I drink alcohol without valium affecting me? Chosen Answer: I would give it 12 hours. From my recollection, I believe Valium has a half life of around 8 hours, so waiting 12 hours should be good enough, though this does depend on the dosage of Valium you are taking. [...]

Difference between social anxiety and Asperger syndrome?

December 9th, 2012

I’ve been diagnosed with social anxiety but i can’t help to worry about if i might have asperger because it seems kind of similar. Sorry about my bad english! Chosen Answer: Social Anxiety is not a medical diagnosis alone.What triggers your anxiety is something you should discuss with a certified psychologist that would help you [...]

Is medicine the right way to cure anxiety or does it only keep it under control?

November 23rd, 2012

I’m gonna get some medicine for my anxiety problem and I was wondering if there was a better way to cure anxiety for good. I don’t to take a medicine and then get addicted to it or get to the point where I will believe that it’s the ” only way ” for me to [...]

How can I help someone with performance anxiety during sex, and what causes it?

November 7th, 2012

What causes men to have performance anxiety during sex? Also, exactly what is performance anxiety? Is it something that is real, or is it an excuse? How can I help someone with performance anxiety? Chosen Answer: Believe me, it’s real. My guy had it a while. An ex told him he was small and lousy [...]

What is the best herbal remedy to decrease Anxiety and Panic Attacks?

September 18th, 2012

I have been suffering with anxiety and panic attacks for a couple of months now and am trying everything i can to control it, but i don’t want to do medical pills, so i was thinking about herbal remedies and found something called PureCalm and something called relora max i believe, and i’m just wondering [...]

Is it normal for anxiety disorders to change?

July 11th, 2012

Last year I was diagnosed with social anxiety. This year I went off to college and my anxiety has changed. For starters I believe I am having panic attacks which is something new. I am still having anxiety in social situations but I am having the same feeling of anxiety in other areas such as [...]

How to get rid of an anxiety disorder without meds or therapist?

June 1st, 2012

I believe I have an anxiety disorder because I am constantly worrying, constant headaches, stomach pain from nerves sometimes, and I constantly think about everything I do wrong. I don’t want my dad to know or for him to worry so I don’t want to tell him. Please, how can I overcome this? Chosen Answer: [...]