Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Dorothy in Chicago. I fear everything around me and get anxious about it. It’s ruining my life and what can I do? Acceptance is the first part here. Know that you have a problem that needs to be treated. The most important thing right now […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Alex in Denver. Me and my friends are going to camp in a few weeks and I’m very anxious about it. I get panic attacks as to what will happen there, what sort of people I will meet and what if a bear attacks us? […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Colleen in Wadena, Minnesota. Is it good to be active like going to play outside or joining some sports or just rest at home if you have anxiety attacks? If you are getting anxiety attacks, it is time to see your physician or a therapist. […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our next question is from Helen in Evansville, Indiana. I have anxiety about dying. I am healthy and everything is okay, but I think about it and I keep thinking about death. This is an issue to talk to someone about, either a therapist or a spiritual advisor, a trusted […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Robert in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Can anxiety be caused by certain supplements I am taking for bodybuilding? Yes, definitely. Are you taking supplements to cut weight or lose fat or to build muscle or both? First cautions about supplements. I have been a noncompetitive bodybuilder and […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Phyllis in Cincinnati. Psychologist, psychiatrists, therapist, counselor or social worker, how do I know which one to choose? It depends on what services you are seeking. A psychologist is a licensed mental health care provider. They hold at least a Master’s Degree in Psychology or […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Katherine in Philadelphia. What are the side effects of short-term SSRI usage? SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors tend to produce some stomach upset when they are first started for the first week or two. They can cause some queasiness, cramps, and diarrhea. One may […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Helen in Columbus, Ohio. I am very scared to start an SSRI. Please help me. Should I start on it? I am just getting more anxiety thinking about taking it. If you feel that there is no other way to rid yourself of your anxiety […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Jeff in Portland, Oregon. I am always anxious about my relationship with my wife. I always feel like she might leave me. If I go to a bar or club, I always feel that she may find someone else. I am good looking and tall. […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Donna in Irvine, California. Can anxiety attacks happen to anyone? New opportunities and environments and adjusting to change are sometimes frightening for an adult let alone a child. This leads us to the question, can anxiety attacks happen to anyone? And the answer is yes. […]