How to stop my anxiety from ruining my life?

May 2nd, 2013

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 [...]

What does it mean when you tell the doctor about hearing voices?

April 28th, 2013

People spying on you and trying to kill you, to name only a few of the more extreme symptoms, etc, and then they diagnose anxiety and give valium? I think it means they are either in on it, lying, or incompetent. I have learned to live with it though without any medication. I just distract [...]

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 there a disorder that combines depression and anxiety?

April 1st, 2013

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 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: [...]

What are the symptoms of anxiety-depression?

March 12th, 2013

I have been having strange feelings and hope to find that they are normal anxiety feelings. I feel sad (wanting to cry), the latest is an ice cold feeling radiation inwards in my chest and some times my back and legs, is this normal? I have a permanent tic/pain in my left breast, I’ve had [...]

How do you know when you have separation anxiety?

March 11th, 2013

& do only little kids have it? I think I have separation anxiety when I don’t see my boyfriend but what are the symptoms? Chosen Answer: That can happen to anyone. I have general anxiety but I am pretty sure separation anxiety is when someone close to you leaves for a while or even to [...]

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

Anxiety and constant shortness of breath all the time even when not anxious?

December 31st, 2012

I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder and I am short of breath all the time even when I’m not anxious or tense. Why won’t the shortness of breath go away? Chosen Answer: Hi there, Firstly you’re not alone. I suffered the same symptoms. The reason that you’re getting these types of feelings is that your ‘fight [...]

Why do people abuse the drug Valium?

December 27th, 2012

So what gives? Why would anyone want to abuse Valium? Chosen Answer: Depressants such as Valium are another type of drug that people abuse. Individuals like these as it relaxes the body and make people feel at ease. People can become addicted to them and the withdrawal symptoms can be very harsh… People get addicted [...]