Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Amy in San Carlos, California. The idea of infinity scares me beyond belief. Is this normal? The fear of infinity is called apeirophobia. In short, the fear of affinity is the anxiety that’s experienced when coming to terms with the possibility of endlessness. Whether this […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Martha in New York City. Can stress cause me to have a short temper? Stress can absolutely cause someone to have a short temper. Along with a short temper, you can also experience unexplained anger and seemingly irrational crying. You may find yourself yelling at […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Amy in San Carlos, California. Whenever I start to become close to a potential significant other, I always start to distance myself, not on purpose, but for an unknown reason. This ruins many potential relationships. Could anxiety over relationships be the culprit of this? Yes. […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Ben in Chicago. Can Celexa cause dry mouth? Yes. Actually one of the side effects of the usage of Celexa is dry mouth. Drinking alcohol while taking Celexa can increase this side effect as well. If your dry mouth is severe, speak to your doctor […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Harry in Winchester, Kentucky. I am horrified at the idea of Halloween. It’s creepy, weird, eerie and makes me very uncomfortable overall. The fear of Halloween is called samhainophobia. Normally, the fear of this holiday is due to its dark roots and many Christians dislike […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Brian in Frankfort, Illinois. Call me crazy, but I have a serious fear of peanut butter getting stuck on the roof of my mouth. Help! Well, believe it or not, you’re not alone. The fear of peanut butter is called arachibutyrophobia. Some people are deathly […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Nicole in Salt Lake City. I feel as if my kids are drifting from me and no longer want to spend time with me since they’re grown up. Because of this, I’ve been feeling very depressed and anxious. If your kids are all grown up, […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Jeffrey in Ottawa, Illinois. I feel very anxious around cemeteries. Is this normal? A lot of people feel anxious around cemeteries, so yes that uneasy feeling in your stomach is definitely normal. The air is saturated with silence only to leave your mind wandering and […]

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 […]