Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Eileen in Oklahoma City. Do our lifestyles play a part in our anxiety, what we eat, when we sleep? Yes. It absolutely plays a role. Anxious individuals may need more maintenance. Missing meals, which will cause your blood sugar to go down, can […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Virginia in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. How do I know that I am developing anxiety? Well, everybody has experienced a time where they’ve been nervous. It’s a natural response to worry about a big presentation or a new job. Experiencing butterflies in the stomach is […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Kristin in Camden, New Jersey. I am not able to sleep at night at all. I keep thinking and thinking. I cannot stop thinking. Well, one of the symptoms of anxiety is racing or obsessive thoughts. Having obsessive thoughts means having either intrusive […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Kelly in New Orleans. How can I overcome obsessive anxiety thoughts? One of the symptoms of anxiety is having racing or obsessive thoughts, so having obsessive thoughts means having either intrusive thoughts or thoughts that continue despite efforts to stop. Everyone experiences times […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Roger in Baltimore. I’m always feeling scared and anxious of very simple daily tasks. What should I do? Feeling anxious occasionally is normal. Everyone experiences times that they feel anxious; however, feeling nervous once in a while or in a particular situation is […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Samantha in Richmond. Can you get depression because of anxiety? While depressive disorders and anxiety disorders are different, there are also many similarities in the disorders. Many people with anxiety experience symptoms that are similar to depression, including agitation or irritability, restlessness, difficulty […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Josh in Syracuse. Why do I have more anxiety at night than during the daytime? To feel anxious at night is actually really common. Everything always seems more magnified at night. It may be because you feel more alone, especially if you’re the […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Jerry in San Diego. How do I know which anti-anxiety medication is best for me? Anti-anxiety medications are not for everybody. It’s important to speak to your doctor before you decide to begin taking one. It’s also important to understand that these medications […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Mary in Syracuse. Can you please tell me a few ways to relax when you have anxiety before a presentation? Dealing with anxiety before a presentation is probably one of the most difficult scenarios to overcome. Unfortunately, the old “imagine everyone in their […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Paula in Missouri. I always get angry and get anxiety while being looked at in public. What can I do? Many people with anxiety disorders have agitation and anxiety when in public. They often are afraid and they will have a panic attack […]