How good is Valium for anxiety and as a muscle relaxer?

October 31st, 2011

My doc is prescribing Valium for me to get rid of the feeling of a lump in my throat. I was just wondering how well it would work. Chosen Answer: That lump in your throat isn’t about muscles – it’s about anxiety. I used to get that sort of thing all the time and the [...]

What is the relationship between confidence and anxiety?

October 31st, 2011

What is the relationship between confidence and anxiety? Does low confidence create an anxiety disorder, or does an anxiety disorder create low confidence? What do you think? What is your experience? Thanks. Chosen Answer: Well, basically confidence and anxiety are more or less the complete opposite of each other. I have an anxiety disorder, and [...]

How exactly do anxiety mediactions work?

October 31st, 2011

I was just prescribed an anti anxiety medication today for my social anxiety. Could anyone explain how it works exactly? Like how it affects my brain and my thinking and everything? Chosen Answer: They alter the neurotransmitters in your brain, creating a calming effect. There are a few mechanisms of action depending on the drug. [...]

How long can anxiety last during and before your menstraul cycle?

October 31st, 2011

I’ve been battling anxiety the past week and a day (since last wednesday morning) and I’m even on anxiety medication for anxiety medication and have been taking it since July and it’s been working since the end of July,but the past week I’ve been battling anxiety. Idk if it’s due to my period that came [...]