How to not get tolerant on benzodiazepines?

May 31st, 2013

I have a problem with anxiety and insomnia. Now my doctor prescribed me Valium and Rivotril. However I read that they can become tolerant and addictive and then I have to take higher doses. Can I prevent this from happening by taking it every second day or would it suffice if I only leave it [...]

How to deal with anxiety symptoms with no known cause?

May 27th, 2013

For over a year now, I have been suffering from a lot of trouble breathing, and tightness of chest. I’ve also been told more than once that it is anxiety symptoms, and think that I agree, after researching it onlline. But the problem I now face is that I don’t even know where my anxiety [...]

Can having an anxiety disorder cause someone to be irritable?

May 13th, 2013

I have a history of ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I’m often irritable and moody, and my mother, who is a nursing student, has told me that the reason why I’m often irritable is because of my anxiety problem. Could this be the cause of my irritability? Chosen Answer: Yes! Absolutely. It’s almost a direct by [...]

Should I start doing drugs to overcome my anxiety?

May 7th, 2013

I’ve always had bad social anxiety my entire life, and it’s so bad that I can’t even leave my house. Should I start drinking and smoking pot to alleviate my anxieties? I hear it helps with stuff like that. Chosen Answer: While smoking pot CAN help alleviate anxiety, it can also worsen it. If it’s [...]

I had ibrufen 800mg earlier and Valuim (as recommended by doctor for the surgery) I want to take a vicodin?

May 3rd, 2013

I had the valium this morning. I had the ibrufen around 1240pm and now its 830pm. Im feeling pain what should i do? TMJ and wisdem teeth removal got done this morning. Chosen Answer: It’s safe to take the Vicodin. There’s no problem taking Vicodin and ibuprofen together; they are completely unrelated. The Valium and [...]

What are the chances of having a heart attack from smoking crystal meth for a healthy 30 yr. old man who has ?

April 9th, 2013

not been using very long? and how much more dangerous is it to take valium to come down and then smoke more to come back up? don’t see any info online about this second part of my question. i’d really appreciate an honest and respectful answer. i know what im doing is stupid..but i have [...]

Will it affect my thinking if I take a valium pill before my exams?

April 2nd, 2013

I start my exam finals today and am very nervous, I have taken valium before going to the dentist and it does help calm my nerves. is it a problem to take 1 before my exams in terms of me remembering what I have studied? Chosen Answer: Not a good idea.. might cause you to [...]

Will I have any problem coming off Valium?

March 17th, 2013

Basically I have been taking Valium 5mg and citalopram 10mg for 2 days only because my anxiety was the worst it’s ever been however they made me even worse and I realise they do that to start with but now the meds are wearing off I’m feeling a lot better! Not out of it at [...]

What should I do about my dogs separation anxiety?

January 29th, 2013

I have a 2-year-old Yorkshire Terrier and she has separation anxiety, BAD! She bites at your ankles and scratches and barks at the after you leave. The door is so scratched up. Chosen Answer: I had the exact same problem with my Yorkshire Terrier, i went and bought another dog and he never had the [...]

What are your experiences with anxiety treatment?

January 19th, 2013

I have had a horrible time with anxiety since I was about 12 (9 years) and tomorrow I am going to see the psychiatric nurse practitioner at my university so hopefully she can help sort me out. My problem is I have never really had any success with anxiety treatments and I get discouraged easily. [...]