Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Michele in Camden, New Jersey. What are your thoughts on antipsychotics? Can you tell me more about them please? Well, antipsychotics are primarily a class of drugs called dopamine antagonists. They work mainly by blocking dopamine receptors. Dopamine receptors bind to dopamine, a neurotransmitter (a […]
Is it actually possible to cure anxiety completely?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Sandra in Mobile, Alabama. Is it actually possible to cure anxiety completely? I mean can prescribed medication really cure my anxiety forever or will it take a whole lifestyle plus tons of medication to actually cure it? Yes, it is possible to recover from anxiety. […]
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I get extremely anxious when I’m talking to someone of authority
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Evelyn in Meridian, Connecticut. I get extremely anxious when I’m talking to someone of authority, doctor, teacher, etc. How can I overcome this fear? Like I sweat and get a dry throat when talking to someone of authority. People in authority are typically older, confident, […]
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Can your symptoms of anxiety get worse the day after you have a frenzy with beers?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Kenneth in Honolulu, Hawaii. Can your symptoms of anxiety get worse the day after you have a frenzy with beers? I mean if I had a lot of drinks the night before. Yes, definitely. After a night of a beer frenzy, you can have rebound […]
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Every year thinking about the winter makes me sad and depressed
Every year thinking about the winter makes me sad and depressed Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from George in Ontario. It’s summertime here in Canada and every year thinking about the winter makes me sad and depressed. I’ve tried to think positive, but I can’t get over the fact that the […]
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What is the number one cause of stress and the best way to relieve it?
Our question today comes to us from Robert in New Orleans. What is the number one cause of stress and the best way to relieve it? In a telephone survey, 47% of all Americans are stressed out according to the American Psychological Association (Stambor, 2006). In addition, more than half of working adults are stressed, […]
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Will anti-anxiety medications make me a zombie?
Hi. It’s Jenny with AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Mary in Washington. Will anti-anxiety medications make me a zombie? Will it make it so I am unable to feel and deal with my stress head on? Well, Mary, I think the word “zombie” is a bit too strong. Yes, while it is […]
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Why is it that if I don’t work out I feel very anxious?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com here. Our question today comes to us from Sara in Pennsylvania. Why is it that if I don’t work out I feel very anxious? Well, there’s a good reason for this and it’s actually because when you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. Aside from acting as your body’s […]
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Can Stress Cause Vertigo Anxiety?
Yes, stress can trigger and worsen vertigo associated with anxiety. Vertigo is the sensation that the room is spinning, and is a form of dizziness. Dizziness is where you are off-balance, feel like you are going to faint, or feel light-headed. Vertigo is a symptom of vestibular system dysfunction. The vestibular system is located in […]
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How Do You Overcome Anxiety?
The first step to overcoming anxiety is to figure out what type of anxiety you have. Maybe you just have anxiety symptoms in response to some stressors you have recently experienced, like financial difficulties, problems with your boss, or relationship problems. In this case, the anxiety symptoms may be short-lived, and goes away when you […]
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