The answer is: the effect of SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) on anxiety disorders has nothing to do with norepinephrine. The antidepressants which are effective for anxiety disorders have strong effects on the serotonin neurotransmitter, whereas the dual action of SNRIs on serotonin and norepinephrine appear to be slightly more effective than SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for the […]
Can Stress Cause Acne?
The relationship between stress and acne is more established with acne causing stress, but does stress cause acne? Well, have you ever noticed that you break-out when you are stressed-out? You can get acne from stress as an adult, even well after puberty (when acne usually occurs). There are some studies looking at whether stress […]
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Can You Pass Out From Stage Fright?
Yes, you can pass out, or faint, from stage fright. When you are stressed or anxious, such as performing in front of people when you have stage fright, then this can make you breath in ways that make you feel lightheaded and dizzy. You may even hyperventilate, where you are breathing rapidly, and take shallow […]
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How Do I Deal With Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks are very distressing, and it can feel like you are going to die from a heart attack. Symptoms of panic attacks are shortness of breath, pounding and rapid heartbeat, chest pains, sweating, trembling, numbness, tingling, muscle tension, and headache. Many people who experience a panic attack will think they are having a heart […]
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What is the Best Medication for Social Phobia?
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, affects many people, as they literally are dying of embarrassment when people are around. Humans are social beings, and when you are fearful of socializing with others, then you will lead a very lonely and depressing existence. So people with social phobia may naturally ask- what is […]
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What Happens If I Don’t Treat My Anxiety? Can It Get Worse?
Healthy anxiety usually goes away on its own. Healthy anxiety is experienced by everyone, and is usually triggered by stressors. The good news is that healthy anxiety usually goes away on its own, when the stressor lifts. Anxiety disorders are different, as they are chronic, affects your functioning, and does not go away on their […]
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How Exactly Do SSRI’s Work?
Today, I will talk about how SSRIs work. SSRIs, otherwise known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, are antidepressant medication which work by increasing the serotonin levels in the synapses between neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). So here, we have a picture of neurons: The neuron before the synapse (the space between the neurons) […]
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I am constantly worried about my health; is this normal?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Ann in Detroit. I am constantly worried about my health; is this normal? Well, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you think that you may be suffering from a serious disease, but upon a visit to your doctor, it was actually nothing […]
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How do you know if you have social anxiety or some other type of anxiety?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Erma in Detroit. How do you know if you have social anxiety or some other type of anxiety? If you’re concerned you may have an anxiety problem, this is a good question to ask. Everybody experiences anxiousness, fear, and worry at one point or another […]
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How do I tell my family that I have anxiety problems?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Karen in New Jersey. How do I tell my family that I have anxiety problems? The difficulty with sharing a mental health concern such as anxiety as opposed to a physiological problem is that the symptoms are intangible and unquantifiable and, therefore, they’re difficult to […]
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