I want to control my anxiety in a healthy way, I’d like to avoid heavy medications but any advice is appreciated. Chosen Answer: Well I’ve been clinically diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder. It was really getting in the way of my life — I’d have constant anxiety and panic attacks, etc. So unless you’re going through [...]
I’m seeing a therapist for social anxiety & I feel like a phantom menace has a death-grip on my mind. Is this anxiety or something else? Chosen Answer: Yes, but I have anxiety for everything. I feel it 24 hours, even in my dreams. I started to get it when I got a new job [...]
I have been diagnosed with anxiety couple months ago. My doctor checked my heart using a heart monitor , x ray and ultra sound. For some reason it seems like it is harder to breath and like maybe my heart is weaker or something. Is it possible that the anxiety is making me feel this [...]
I know this is extremely long, and I understand that no one wants to read this whole thing. Im 13, for starters. I have a pretty great life (not to brag or anything sorry) but my anxiety is completely ruining my life. For example, whenever I feel sick or something, I immeadiately look my symptoms [...]
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 [...]
We are not close at all. I’ve talked to her about my anxiety and hinted about getting help before, but she just ignores me and changes the subject. My anxiety is horrible now. I vomit every single morning before I have to go to work/do something. School is starting in 5 weeks and I don’t [...]
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 [...]
I think I have anxiety and depression at the same time. Is there a disorder that combines the two of them? Chosen Answer: People that have anxiety are usually depressed also. Anxiety makes you nervous, as if something terrible is going to happen, makes you feel scared. Can also make you feel sad with signs [...]
What about cocaine or valium? I need something that gives me a buzz but doesn’t compromise energy levels or appetite. Chosen Answer: cocaine with valium is kind of pointless. you’re probably better off just doing a lot of one or the other. by: genetically-modified Monkey on: 25th February 12
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 [...]