How to deal with panic attacks? Are 3 and 4 a day normal?

April 27th, 2013

I’m having 3 and 4 panic attacks a day. I talked to my psychiatrist and he just wrote me a prescription for valium. The thing is, I already take narcotics for CRPD, and I don’t want to be high all day. Can you give me some tips for dealing with panic attacks and anxiety without [...]

How can you tell if you have an anxiety disorder?

April 14th, 2013

I think i have some sort of anxiety disorder or I’m depressed or something. I’ve researched a lot about it and I have almost all of the symptoms/signs of the anxiety, but I’m not sure. I’m scared to tell my parents about it, so there any way that i could get tested or something without [...]

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 good remedies for people who have extreme anxiety?

December 19th, 2012

I have a really bad anxiety problem. I get worked up over any and everything. I had a panic attack on monday. It was really scary. What can I do to calm my anxiety? Chosen Answer: At the first sign of one, employ an ANTI PANIC ATTACK breathing technique. Advice from a published psychiatrist on [...]

How to go about getting help for anxiety disorder?

November 5th, 2012

I have medi-cal at no cost. And I NEED help with this social anxiety disorder ive looked up the symptoms online and it seems as if that is what i am suffering from. So my question is do I go to my regular doctor and he will send me to a psychiatrist? Im so lost, [...]

What do you have to say to a psychiatrist to get prescribed xanax or valium or kolonopin?

September 26th, 2012

We all know they look for certian signs of things but if you are prescribed them what did you tell your psychiatrist? Most just prescribe paxil or effexor wich doesnt do anything. Chosen Answer: tell him/her that you are reallllllllllllllllllllllly stressed out and cant handle problems say you are having sleeping problems, chest pains, panic [...]

During an initial consultation with a new psychiatrist, what are some things to say to get a refill of Valium?

September 4th, 2012

I’m meeting a Psychiatrist for the first time, in a month. I’m on 10 mg Valium, three times a day. I want to know what to say, and what not to say to get either Valium 10 mg refilled, or Xanax. Kolonapins, and Adavan are not for me. Um no those are wrong answers. Chosen [...]

What is the process of getting anti anxiety medication from a doctor ?

July 15th, 2012

I’ve been having anxiety issues and I just want to know the procedures they take before prescribing the medication. Do they need to take blood or urine samples ? Do I need to go to a psychiatrist or a normal doctor ? Chosen Answer: Family doctor will ask you questions, and yes, he may want [...]

Anxiety and how to deal with it. I’ve been crawling in my skin for over 2 years now. Any creative ideas?

May 9th, 2012

I’ve tried exercise, guided meditation, eliminating caffeine and simple sugars, anti-depressants prescribed by a psychiatrist to no avail. Any fresh new ideas out there? Holistic meds, diet supplements, etc? I didn’t like the meds at all so we discontinued their use about 6 months ago. Anxiety and nervousness are one end of my issue, severe [...]

Should i tell my psychiatrist i used valium?

April 28th, 2012

I have an appointment tommorow and this is my first time seeing a psychiatrist. Should i tell him i used valium before and that it really helped with my anxiety? I dont want him thinking im a junkie and asking him to write me a scrip from them. Chosen Answer: he wont think you are [...]