Archive for June, 2008

How did you end your friendship with a mentally ill friend suffering with an anxiety disorder?

Boris asked: I know a lot of people will think I’m mean for doing this, but you have to keep in mind I’ve stuck with this friend for over 20 years. Her anxiety disorder is out of control, doctors, and meds aren’t helping, and she’s becoming more isolated and fearful. So I’m thinking of ending [...]

Posted by on June 18th, 2008 under Anxiety Disorders Tags: , ,  •  8 Comments

Can you get over anxiety disorder and panic disorder?

vivian asked: I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder a couple of months ago and one of my fears is living with it. Sometimes i feel like i’m loosing control, going crazy or even dying and with time, it seems like i become scared of simple things I once enjoyed. Is it possible [...]

Posted by on June 16th, 2008 under Anxiety Disorders Tags: , ,  •  9 Comments

Anxiety attacks?

Noriko Uisugi asked: what is the shortest length time, someone can have an attack? i keep having theese attacks where i can’t breath, i get dizzy,Racing thoughts, Stomach feelings, Strange feelings, Weakness… it last for about 1 minute at a time, i don’t know if its anxiety, or seizure????
during them i start smelling [...]

Posted by on June 12th, 2008 under Anxiety Attacks Tags: , ,  •  13 Comments

What is the treatment for social anxiety disorder? Has it helped you?

Carrie asked: I never had any problems with being social in my life, but for the past year or so whenever I even think about going out on a Saturday night, I get horrible anxiety, stomach aches, nausea, and diarhea. I am terrified that if I go out I will get sick and/or make a [...]

Posted by on June 10th, 2008 under Anxiety Disorders Tags: , ,  •  6 Comments

Can hypnosis cure my anxiety disorder?

Curious asked: I have heard a lot about hypnotherapy. Some are true and some may be fictitious. I don’t know which ones are true and which ones are false. I have heard that hypnosis can solve a lot of mental disorder. Can it cure anxiety?
My second question is, can a hypnotist completely take over the [...]

Posted by on June 7th, 2008 under Anxiety Disorders Tags: , ,  •  3 Comments