Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Carl in East Grand Forks, North Dakota. Whenever I am anxious or stressed, I feel nauseated and sometimes vomit. Is this a regular symptom? Absolutely. Although anxiety is in the mind, the body experiences very real and physical symptoms as well. Nausea is a very […]

Hi, it’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Michael in Sacramento, California. I feel that I’m always negative no matter what. How can I change this? Is something bothering you subconsciously? Were you physically or mentally abused during your childhood? Are you often around others who are negative? Negative thinking can take a […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Sara in Branchburg, New Jersey. Can Cymbalta cause fatigue? Yes. Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of Cymbalta, especially in the early weeks of treatment. Because this side effect usually subsides, your first approach to overcoming this should not be drastic. You […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Daniel in LA. Can Zoloft cause me to experience strange and unusual dreams? Yes. Zoloft can cause a side effect of the user experiencing strange, very vivid, and sometimes-frightening dreams. These strange dreams are due to the association that depression and rapid eye movement or […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Gina in Austin, Texas. I am terrified of warts and having them spread to other parts of my body. Even saying the word “wart” makes me want to vomit. What can I do to prevent this? The fear of warts falls under the same category […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Russell in Patterson, New Jersey. I’ve seen a lot of videos on YouTube on how hypnosis can help with anxiety. Is there any scientific study behind it that can help? I don’t want to take anxiety medication. Remember. Anyone can post a YouTube video or […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Monica in Omaha, Nebraska. How do I know if a certain medication I am taking for anxiety is working? You should communicate with your prescribing physician or your pharmacist about what to expect. Everyone reacts to the same medications differently. It very much depends on […]

Hi, it’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Laura in Kennewick, Washington. Should I go see a primary care physician or a psychiatrist? What is the difference? Generally speaking, you will not be able to see a psychiatrist without a referral from your physician or your counselor. A PCP or primary care physician […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Janet in Las Vegas. Is it normal to get a prescription for propranolol? I’ve been having some weird heavy feeling in my chest after I took it. What sort of experience can people have after taking it? Propranolol is in a class of medications called […]