Both Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) work well for panic disorder, and both are classified as SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Both are well-tolerated and not as activating (induce agitation and anxiety) as Prozac (fluoxetine), another SSRI. In addition, Paxil and Zoloft are not as activating as the SNRIs, such as Effexor. Clinically, I […]
What Helps Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is highly distressing and disruptive to your life, there are several effective treatments for OCD. First line treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT aims to address the maladaptive thinking (obsessions) that induce the anxiety. In addition CBT addresses the behaviors (compulsions) that are focused on reducing the anxiety associated […]
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What is the difference between social phobia and specific phobia?
Social phobia and specific phobia are confusing terms, as they both have fears that you avoid. The difference is that social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is about fear of social scrutiny (social anxiety) or fear of embarrassing yourself while performing (performance anxiety), while specific phobia is the fear of a specific object […]
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What is social phobia?
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is a major anxiety disorder. Social phobia is characterized by the fear of social scrutiny when you are in a crowd of people. Basically, you are nervous and afraid of being embarrassed in front of people. You may also have a fear of being embarrassed when having […]
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What Are Some Tips To Deal With Dating Anxiety?
Yes, I can provide some tips for dealing with dating anxiety. Dating anxiety is the extreme fear of going on a date. But dating anxiety is more than a fear of dating. It is the fear of being embarrassed on a date. You are self-conscious if you are worthy enough or good looking enough or […]
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What are some tips to deal with test anxiety?
Test anxiety can be quite nerve racking, to the point where your anxiety becomes so great that it affects your performance and preparation for tests. Test anxiety can progress to the point where you either avoid the test altogether, or you end up sitting for the test, only to find that you can’t complete it. […]
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What are social anxiety treatments?
Also known as social phobia, social anxiety disorder (SAD) is treated first-line with psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that is effective for social anxiety. The premise of CBT is that events do not cause the anxiety directly. Rather, it is the maladaptive thoughts and opinions we give to events that […]
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Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is the fear of separating from home or from those whom the person is attached. The person with separation anxiety may have nightmares about separating. If the attachment figure is away, there is constant worry something bad will happen, or that harm will come to the attachment figure. The person may refuse to […]
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What are some tips for anxiety with public speaking?
Here are some tips for fear of public speaking, also known as speech anxiety. Speech anxiety is something many people have. It is difficult at the best of times to get up in front of people and give a speech. Many people who are good at giving talks and lectures do not come by it […]
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Can you treat generalized anxiety disorder without medications?
Yes, you can definitely treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) without prescription medications. In fact, treatment with prescription medications is last resort treatment, only reserved for those who have severe cases of GAD, or for those who have GAD and do not respond to psychotherapy. Non-medication treatments for GAD include psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, exposure work, self-help […]
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