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 […]
Can Zoloft cause me to experience strange and unusual dreams?
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 […]
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I am terrified of warts and having them spread to other parts of my body
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 […]
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Can hypnosis help with anxiety attacks?
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 […]
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How do I know if a certain medication I am taking for anxiety is working?
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 […]
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I have anxiety with learning to drive, I fear driving a car
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Robert in Houston, Texas. I have anxiety with learning to drive. I fear that I will never learn to drive and will end up in an accident and even fail my driving exam. This is called catastrophizing, imagining the absolute worst outcomes in the situation. […]
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Should I go see a primary care physician or a psychiatrist? What is the difference?
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 […]
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Is it normal to get a prescription for propranolol?
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 […]
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How do I handle myself and not go nuts or crazy when my girlfriend doesn’t respond to my calls
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from James in Memphis. How do I handle myself and not go nuts or crazy when my girlfriend doesn’t respond to my calls for a few hours or my messages for hours on Skype or Facebook? I get anxious; have breathing issues, and just freak out. […]
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I have a surgery coming up and I am having anxiety attacks, what to do?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from John in Little Rock, Arkansas. I have a rather very simple surgery coming up soon, but I cannot stop thinking about it going wrong. I keep getting crazy anxiety attacks thinking about it. Surgery can be scary, even if it’s a minor procedure, so talk […]
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