What activities that will have a positive impact on my anxiety?

April 26th, 2013

I have an anxiety disorder and i’m recovering from something i guess you could call a mental breakdown. (Meaning depression/severe anxiety) I’m so much better, thank god, i’d say i’m about 85% back to the normal me. I’m a few months from turning 18, i’m a girl, i’m energetic, positive and i’m looking for activities [...]

Is anxiety a psychotic illness according to the Bar association?

February 13th, 2013

I looked at the Character and Fitness application for the Bar. It asks if you have a mental illness. I think the would was “psychotic” or some similar word. I was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD and Anxiety and put on medication. (I had problems due to a stalker.) I am now completely free [...]

What are symptoms of chronic stress and anxiety prolonged over 2 month?

September 6th, 2012

What are the physical and mental symptoms of chronic stress and moderate anxiety prolonged over a 2 month period? I need to know. Chosen Answer: loss in appetite and restlessness. mind continuously in thoughts and as a result body getting tiered too easily by: on: 9th June 11

Is anxiety considered a mental need for scholarships?

July 31st, 2012

Under the college I am applying scholarships for, they ask if I have any mental needs and to please specify. Recently I was diagnosed with anxiety and have been starting the course of lexapro. I know I’m just starting, but the drug makes me feel weird and I don’t necessarily like the effects at all. [...]

How much does being treated for anxiety affect medical premiums?

June 18th, 2012

I noticed that treatment for “mental/emotional” disorders is one of the major categories listed in the insurance questionnaire. I’m kind of pissed, because I received treatment for anxiety for six months following a car accident. If I’d have known it would follow me, I may have declined medication and worked it out on my own. [...]

What do anxiety disorders and schizophrenia have in common and how do they differ?

November 13th, 2011

What do anxiety disorders and schizophrenia have in common and how do they differ? Chosen Answer: Anxiety and schizophrenia are two distinct physiological and psychological states of the mind. Anxiety deals with the unpleasant feeling which is often associated with apprehension, uneasiness, worry, or fear. Schizophrenia is much worse because it is already a mental [...]

What are the leading causes of depression and anxiety in women today?

November 3rd, 2011

Females suffer from anxiety and depression at twice the rate of men. In fact, mental disorders such as anxiety and depression are the leading cause of disability for women. What are the leading causes of anxiety and depression in women? Please provide as credible sources as possible. Thankyou. Great answers so far! Chosen Answer: I [...]