Can stress and anxiety cause muscle twitching?

May 27th, 2013

I have an anxiety disorder. I have been a little stressed out but today my muscles were twitching all day… Should I worry? Or go to the doctor tomorrow? Chosen Answer: Yes stress and anxiety can cause spasms, and aches. It will go away with a couple good nights of sleep. Bet you haven’t been [...]

What vitamins work best for social anxiety/phobia?

May 18th, 2013

I am looking to find vitamins that work best to help with social anxiety and phobia. I do not want to be on antidepressants. Chosen Answer: Good for you. I was on those and I haven’t been the same. I’d say start out with the basics, make sure you have enough vitamin D. What really [...]

How do you know when being shy is actually from social anxiety?

January 2nd, 2013

example. i looked it up some and it said social anxiety can be an excessive shyness along with not interpreting bodily messages correctly. such as hunger. i haven’t eaten in 55 hours and feel week but not one bit hungry Chosen Answer: I don’t know about the bodily messages idea, but I know that the [...]

What do I do if I have social anxiety and am scared to go to my brother’s graduation party?

October 15th, 2012

I think mine might be a somewhat unique situation but I am very very freaked out to go to my brother’s graduation party that will be held soon. My mom is planning it and she has invited a lot of family friends that I haven’t spoken to in a while and some of my old [...]

Why do I have huge anxiety when thinking about the work week?

June 8th, 2012

It’s Sunday night and I am already in an almost full panic thinking about work tomorrow. I have anxiety and panic disorders and am on medication but it doesn’t help. I am depressed and anxious sitting here. When I go to sleep, I will check my clock every hour making sure I haven’t overslept. It’s [...]

Does anyone take valium, and what are the side effects?

June 6th, 2012

I’ve been prescribed valium – 3 times a day. I am a rather high-strung person, but I just wonder if it’ll work for me? Haven’t picked up script yet. Chosen Answer: Valium also known as (Diazepam Rectal) Diazepam rectal gel is used in emergency situations to stop cluster seizures (episodes of increased seizure activity) in [...]

How do I overcome a social anxiety about going to college?

May 1st, 2012

I haven’t got into college yet because of my fear of anxiety around my peers. All through grade school I have been teased, ridiculed, and talked about. It’s challenging to make friends/ or work with people because people are so clickish. I tend to get nervous around others because I fear of being judged like [...]

What do you do to prevent an oncoming anxiety attack?

April 11th, 2012

I suffer from anxiety, but haven’t found a decent coping method to stop an anxiety attack when I feel one coming on. I’ve tried deep breathing, focusing my attention elsewhere and exercising, but none of those seem to work. Chosen Answer: so sorry for you sam but it might be time for a medication,……..my doctor [...]

How can i overcome my anxiety of starting something new?

March 5th, 2012

Everytime i have to start something new alone i get soo nervous! I’ve been enrolled in driving school since the end of November and I can start whenever and go whatever days i want;but, i haven’t gone since. I keep saying im going to go after school but i get really nervous and my heart [...]

How do I deal with anxiety, guilt and sadness returning to work after baby?

February 24th, 2012

I am returning to work in 2 weeks and am feeling extreme anxiety and guilt about leaving my 6-month baby. I haven’t been apart from him for more than 6 hours since he’s been born. Financially our family needs two incomes, and I am obligated to return to work, but am emotionally not ready. Whenever [...]