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 [...]

Why do you have to continue taking valium after sinuplasty?

November 17th, 2012

i guess im suppose to take 5mg of valium 3x a day for a few days just wondering if its nessesary Chosen Answer: No, you need not take it. However, if you are stressed for whatever reasons it may help. The golden rule is never to take any drugs unless they are really necessary. by: [...]

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 [...]

What type of medication do they give people for short term anxiety issues?

September 19th, 2012

I have had horrible anxiety lately. I freak out about the weirdest things and I’m worried constantly that something horrible is going to happen to someone in my family. I also have developed abnormal fears. I have been really stressed out for the past few months and I’m guessing the anxiety is a result of [...]

How long does the effect of valium last?

September 10th, 2012

It’s just after eleven o’ clock at night, if I take one pill now, how strong will the effect be and how long will it last? If I fall asleep, will I wake up as usual, or will it make me hard to wake up or something? Chosen Answer: it all depends on you. your [...]

Can anxiety ever get so bad it turns into psychosis?

August 22nd, 2012

I have an anxiety disorder. I am wondering if one can ever become so stressed and anxious that it could turn into psychosis. I am so scared. Thanks! Chosen Answer: I have an anxiety disorder as well. yes, at times you can feel as though it is taking over your life, but it will not [...]

What’s the difference between the drug Valium & Xanax? Are they both tranquilizers? Whats the difference?

February 7th, 2012

I suffer from Depression and Panic attacks, I have tryed Xanax and am wondering about the affects of Valium? I hear people who are stressed out say “I need a valium” Chosen Answer: They are in the same category of drug, which is the anti-anxyolitic (they are used to moderate anxiety). Valium is older and [...]

What drugs are good for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders that won’t cause weight gain?

January 17th, 2012

I have severe anxiety and about a month ago my family doc switched my lexapro to prozac. Not a good outcome. I ended up in the ER this past weekend with a panic attack. So I have xanax and lexapro now. I read that xanax causes weight gain and I know lexapro caused a little [...]

How can you tell the difference between anxiety chest pain and a heart attack?

December 22nd, 2011

I have really bad anxiety and i am CONSTANTLY worrying that something is wrong with me i always think i’m going to die , well i had my first panic attack last month and went to the ER and they did a EKG and my heart was fine. Well, I’ve been really stressed out latley [...]

Can anxiety develope through stress in work and relationships?

December 5th, 2011

I feel like I have what people call anxiety. My heart beats really fast when I’m stressed it feels like a freakin hummingbird is in my chest and I get shaky and have trouble breathing at an even pace. I can’t focus and I’m constantly tired. I have trouble sleeping, staying asleep, and fully waking [...]