Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Patricia in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Can anxiety and stress cause heartburn? Heartburn is that awful burning sensation followed by the rise of acid into your throat and mouth. If the lower esophageal sphincter remains open, acid escapes and causes heartburn. Gastro esophageal reflex disease is experienced […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Dorian in Philadelphia. What side effects can I expect from anxiety medications? It depends on the medications you’re prescribed. There are generally three types of medication prescribed for anxiety. SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; second, benzodiazepines; third and less frequently, beta-blockers. Now […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Danny in Newark. I have a very hard time understanding social settings. I always freak out when there’s a large social gathering for no reason. This is completely normal. Actually, it’s more common than you think. Fifteen million people in the U.S. suffer […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Kathleen in New Mexico. How do I overcome my study anxiety? Some people have general anxiety that occurs without a specific trigger. Other times, people have anxiety over very specific triggers. School can be very challenging. There’s a lot of pressure to complete […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Genevieve in Lexington, Kentucky. I have driving anxiety. What can I do about it? Anxiety when driving can be especially frightening. Driving is necessary for most people. Whether it’s to get to work or to drive the kids, driving is an important part […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from George in Columbus, Ohio. I get so anxious that I experience performance anxiety and am unable to get erect. I have no problem masturbating, but cannot maintain an erection within the company of a female. I am only 20. Should I be taking […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Christopher in St. Paul. Whenever I’m physically intimate or suspect that intimacy is eminent, I tremble uncontrollably. I also get extremely awkward and self-conscious about this. Is there a quick fix or even a name for this? Would drinking alcohol beforehand be a […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Nathan in Fresno, California. How do you determine whether someone is very clean or is actually OCD? Some people are more attentive to hygiene and appearance than others. This depends on many factors, including culture, lifestyle, personality and socioeconomic level. Having daily hygiene […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Danielle in Tallahassee. How is an anxiety disorder diagnosed? A diagnostic interview is done by a mental health professional who’s experienced in the treatment of anxiety. The interview will typically take about 90 minutes and it’s done in an office setting one to […]