Hi. It’s Jenny from AnxietyBoss.com. Today’s question comes from Josh from New York. How do anti-anxiety drugs work? There are several different classes of anti-anxiety medications and each comes with its own share of risks and benefits. The different classes of medications for anxiety have different mechanisms of action. SSRI So let’s start with SSRIs, […]
Can I have muscle weakness or shake for a long time if I am taking some medication for anxiety?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Carol in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Can I have muscle weakness or shake for a long time if I am taking some medication for anxiety? If you are experiencing muscle weakness or tremors associated with any medication, you should talk to your physician promptly. The answer […]
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I have anxiety from staying up too late at night
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Donny in Orlando, Florida. I have anxiety from staying up too late at night. No matter what, I freak out and always try to go to bed at a certain hour. How can I get rid of this feeling and thought? Sometimes during weekends, I […]
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What are your thoughts on antipsychotics?
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 […]
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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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