Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Christopher in St. Paul. Whenever I’m physically intimate or suspect that intimacy is eminent, I tremble uncontrollably. I also get extremely awkward and self-conscious about this. Is there a quick fix or even a name for this? Would drinking alcohol beforehand be a […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Nathan in Fresno, California. How do you determine whether someone is very clean or is actually OCD? Some people are more attentive to hygiene and appearance than others. This depends on many factors, including culture, lifestyle, personality and socioeconomic level. Having daily hygiene […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Danielle in Tallahassee. How is an anxiety disorder diagnosed? A diagnostic interview is done by a mental health professional who’s experienced in the treatment of anxiety. The interview will typically take about 90 minutes and it’s done in an office setting one to […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Eileen in Oklahoma City. Do our lifestyles play a part in our anxiety, what we eat, when we sleep? Yes. It absolutely plays a role. Anxious individuals may need more maintenance. Missing meals, which will cause your blood sugar to go down, can […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Virginia in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. How do I know that I am developing anxiety? Well, everybody has experienced a time where they’ve been nervous. It’s a natural response to worry about a big presentation or a new job. Experiencing butterflies in the stomach is […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Kristin in Camden, New Jersey. I am not able to sleep at night at all. I keep thinking and thinking. I cannot stop thinking. Well, one of the symptoms of anxiety is racing or obsessive thoughts. Having obsessive thoughts means having either intrusive […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Kelly in New Orleans. How can I overcome obsessive anxiety thoughts? One of the symptoms of anxiety is having racing or obsessive thoughts, so having obsessive thoughts means having either intrusive thoughts or thoughts that continue despite efforts to stop. Everyone experiences times […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Roger in Baltimore. I’m always feeling scared and anxious of very simple daily tasks. What should I do? Feeling anxious occasionally is normal. Everyone experiences times that they feel anxious; however, feeling nervous once in a while or in a particular situation is […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Samantha in Richmond. Can you get depression because of anxiety? While depressive disorders and anxiety disorders are different, there are also many similarities in the disorders. Many people with anxiety experience symptoms that are similar to depression, including agitation or irritability, restlessness, difficulty […]