What prescription medication can be used as an anti-anxiety effect?

March 3rd, 2013

I have a huge presentation tomorrow and I’m a terrible public speaker. I know I have types of pain medication around the house. I think I have something called valium? What will help me not be so nervous. I smoke weed once a week but I don’t think It will help me here. I usually [...]

What types of foods are good for those with anxiety?

January 26th, 2013

Hi. Someone I’m close to has come down with an anxiety disorder. What should his nutrition be on a daily basis? I figured turkey would be good since it has that chemical that makes you at ease. Chosen Answer: I suffer from anxiety and I would tell your friend to eat lots of fruits, veggies, [...]

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 [...]

What are some cures to a really severe anxiety disorder?

October 23rd, 2012

They have all the symptoms of a severe anxiety disorder but doesn’t want to see a Dr. I said it would probably be best to do that but they won’t listen. They tried home remedies but they just get worse. What should they do? Chosen Answer: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most [...]

Why is Valium addictive and why are beta blockers non addictive?

August 2nd, 2012

I know they are two different types of drugs but for certain reasons I am wondering the above question. Thank you. Chosen Answer: Valium exerts a calming effect by boosting the action of a neurotransmitter. This in turn activates the gratification hormone, dopamine, in the brain, and is the same ‘reward pathway’ activated by some [...]

What are different types of depressions and anxiety disorders?

July 19th, 2012

I am writing a paper on different kinds of depression and anxiety disorders, and I was wondering what your input is on different disorders I should focus on. I know the normal bipolar, ptsd, panic disorder and seasonal affective disorders, but I want to look at lesser known disorders. Please help?! Chosen Answer: by: on: [...]

How do you determine a death by potassium when valium and alcohol were also involved?

January 26th, 2012

How much potassium is needed to stop your heart? How much valium? How much alcohol? Chosen Answer: I would think the medical examiner would have the answers to these questions. They run all types of toxicology test which tell them how much of a substance was in the deceased’ blood.They also know the amounts of [...]