Question I have had anxiety poops from childhood…I am 37…means…even..if I start planning something about my life in my mind…anxiety creeps in (its not an attack or something like that) & then I have to poop….then if I something planned to do…as time approaches , I have to poop….my life is ruined…with this problem I […]
I have social anxiety- what type of doctor should I see?
Question I have social anxiety. Help me please I start college in a month and if I don’t get anything soon ima fail I can’t talk at all with classes much less do presentations. What type of doctor should I see? Answer It’s understandable that you’re feeling anxious about starting college and having to do […]
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I have anxiety and I’m struggling to find a good SSRI/SNRI- any recommendations?
Question I have been on lexapro, prestiq, Effexor, zoloft, Prozac, buspar, inderal, resperdal & seroquel. Also Xanax & klonopin. I have PTSD, GAD, Panic disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and agoraphobia. I’m 21. I started meds when I was 13, and I’ve only gotten worse over the years. the only medicine that has ever helped were […]
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How can I help my child reduce the hive outbreaks?
Question I am a toddler teacher and a student of mine who is 18 months old gets hives from stress any time the child gets stressed or overwhelmed in the classroom either in social situations or high stress moments in the day. The hives seem to come and go. I am concerned it’s bothering the […]
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What is the difference between a flashback and a hallucination?
Flashbacks and hallucinations seem similar, but there are important differences. A flashback is a vivid, traumatic memory, in which the person can visualize, hear, feel, and/or smell the traumatic event, as if they were still enduring the same trauma. A flashback appears to a person like a movie replaying in front of them, and it […]
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What is the best medication for hypervigilance?
Credit: Photo by cottonbro Hypervigilance is a state of hyperarousal often seen in post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where you are constantly scanning your environment for any signs of a threat. You are on-guard and suspicious of any danger that may be lurking. The best medications for hypervigilance include alpha adrenergic agonists, alpha blockers, and beta blockers. Alpha adrenergic agonists include the […]
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Zoloft, morning or night?
Credit: Pexels Question: I usually take Zoloft at night before I go to bed. In the morning I wake up feeling the effects of the antidepressant which is slightly energetic. For a while though, over a few months. I took Zoloft in the morning after waking up or around noon. During this period, I didn’t […]
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Burnout, Anxiety, and Depression: the Pandemic and Implications for Healthcare Workers
Hello, I’m Dr. Carlo Carandang with AnxietyBoss.com. Today, we will talk about burnout, anxiety, depression, the pandemic, and implications for healthcare workers. I gave this presentation on April 2021 to nurses at a webinar sponsored by FindaTopDoc. Pandemic and Effect on Society So let’s talk about the pandemic and its effect on society. So people […]
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What is the best drug for MRI claustrophobia?
Question: I am claustrophobic, and have to get an MRI in a few weeks. The problem is that I can’t stand being in closed spaces, as the MRI tunnel is very small and closed. I am very worried I will not be able to complete the MRI, as it is too confining. What is the […]
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How long does propranolol last for performance anxiety?
Answer: After a single dose of propranolol, it can last for several hours when used for performance anxiety. The recommended dose is 20mg to 40mg taken one hour before your performance. Larger doses tend to last longer. Given its half-life ranges from only 1.5 to 3 hours, the effects of propranolol dissipate fully by 24 […]
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