How can I overcome my social anxiety without changing who I am?

March 22nd, 2013

I hate unnecessary small talk and indirect communication. This is not something I want to change. However, it still causes me anxiety as I am expected to appear friendly and sociable. Where can I just be me without suffering the consequences? Chosen Answer: just learn to make conversations with people and make eye contact. Be [...]

What is the difference between being shy and having social anxiety?

March 18th, 2013

I know I’m shy and I’ve always been shy around people, but sometimes I wonder if I have social anxiety, and I want to know the difference between the two. Chosen Answer: I’d say it’s like a continuum: flamboyantly outgoing on one end, and social anxiety disorder on the other. “Shy” is on the end [...]

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: [...]

Is there an anxiety medication that you dont need to take everyday?

March 10th, 2013

I know a lot of them you are suppose to take everyday. Just wondering if there are any out there that you can take as you start feeling the anxiety coming on? Like the same way you would take Tylenol for a headache? Chosen Answer: Have you ever considered trying Neuro Linguistic Programming? Many people [...]

What are some good ways of getting rid of anxiety?

March 1st, 2013

My friend wants me to go to the fair with people i dont know and her and im kind of nervous. BUT im trying to get rid of my anxiety completely. Im normally outgoing but sometimes i get nervous at first. ANYWAYS, what are good ways to get rid of anxiety? what are good things [...]

What will happen if someone takes Prozac that’s not prescribed for them?

February 19th, 2013

Will it affect them the way Valium or Xanax does when taken by people who aren’t prescribed to it? Or will it just not affect them at all? Chosen Answer: I’ve personally taken 3 different SSRI drugs similar to prozac, and they all caused me to feel dizzy, and sometimes naesous. Valium and xanax are [...]

so why do people snort Valium and Ritalin?

February 8th, 2013

so why do people snort Valium and Ritalin? my friend said he did but y? why does it do to him? Chosen Answer: To get high. I used to use prescription meds like this and quickly ended screwing up lots of things in my life. A co-workers wife recently got out of rehab for similar [...]

what type of symptoms do people have that are prescribed Xanax? valium?

February 6th, 2013

what symptoms get someone prescribed the anti-anxiety meds xanax and valium? Chosen Answer: Anxiety disorders of course. Anxiety covers a few disorders like bipolar and OCD. Also, these drugs are quite dangerous and easily create a serious addiction. by: Ryan M on: 11th February 09

How does one distinguish social anxiety from shyness?

February 5th, 2013

I think I might have social anxiety disorder, but I don’t want to go talk to a therapist and find out it’s just shyness. that would be embarrassing. Chosen Answer: I am not an expert, but I have been diagnosed with social phobia. Are you scared to go into stores because you can’t handle interacting [...]

is anxiety caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain?

January 28th, 2013

If not, why do some people have anxiety and some people don’t? If anxiety is natural and comes from stress, why do some people have anxiety disorders? Chosen Answer: Anxiety isn’t from a chemical imbalance. Every human being experiences anxiety at times throughout their lives. Some much more than others, some with far more intensity [...]