Archive for August, 2008

Anxiety Attacks?

Josie Rae’s Mommy asked: Since the birth of my first child I have had really bad panic attacks, I have been put xanax for it and the doctors are trying to ween me off of it, Since they have done that I have had anxiety all day and it makes my chest feel tight. [...]

Posted by on August 8th, 2008 under Anxiety Attacks Tags: , ,  •  13 Comments

Do you think Social Anxiety disorder is best treated with Cognitive therapy or meds?

kakeydec asked: I was on paxil at one time and it did help..but i hate being on drugs….What has helped people who have social anxiety disorder?

Posted by on August 8th, 2008 under Anxiety Disorders Tags: , ,  •  4 Comments

What should I do if I think I’ve been having anxiety attacks?

nealee asked: I feel this way when I am in large crowds, such as the mall, where there is alot of movement and sound. I get chronic head aches and feel sick on the stomach.

Posted by on August 6th, 2008 under Anxiety Attacks Tags: , ,  •  4 Comments

Does antidepressants help with anxiety disorder? Like wellbutrin. And do they really help?

andy13 asked: I think i suffer from anxiety disorder. I am always worrying about everything. It is even causing problems in my relationship, my mind wonders and even though i know i can trust my partner i always think the worst and i cant get my mind to shut off. My doctor recommended [...]

Posted by on August 6th, 2008 under Anxiety Disorders Tags: , ,  •  2 Comments

How do you cope when a parent has an anxiety disorder?

Wondering asked: I am 20 years old, and for the past 6 years or so my mother has had a progressively worsening anxiety disorder. She experiences panic attacks, and she is has taken medicine such as Xanax. It is so hard to live with her, and right now I am not financially able to [...]

Posted by on August 5th, 2008 under Anxiety Disorders Tags: , ,  •  5 Comments