Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Sara in Long Beach, California. How do I know when my anxiety is going towards depression? Well, the first thing to do is to watch yourself in your daily routine. Are you behaving too fidgety in your activities? Do you fumble when you talk to […]
Is it normal for me that whenever I have negative feelings, I cry like crazy
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Jennifer in Centennial, Colorado. Is it normal for me that whenever I have negative feelings, I cry like crazy, and then I get panic attacks and go through the whole round of anxiety? This usually happens to people who have pent up negative emotions inside […]
Smoking cigarettes gives me anxiety
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Maria in Seattle. This question may sound weird, but basically smoking cigarettes gives me anxiety or if I see someone smoking, I get anxious. I cannot stop smoking. Well, to begin with, smoking sends an artificial adrenal rush through our body. Sadly enough, the rush […]
I’m scared of elevators. I get very anxious and I feel like I will die inside it
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Greg in Grayson, Alabama. I’m scared of elevators. I get very anxious and I feel like I will die inside it. To begin with, just so you know, you have a condition which is very common in amongst the 210 million population that uses elevators. […]
I fear everything around me and get anxious about it. It’s ruining my life and what can I do?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Dorothy in Chicago. I fear everything around me and get anxious about it. It’s ruining my life and what can I do? Acceptance is the first part here. Know that you have a problem that needs to be treated. The most important thing right now […]
Me and my friends are going to camp in a few weeks and I’m very anxious about it
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Alex in Denver. Me and my friends are going to camp in a few weeks and I’m very anxious about it. I get panic attacks as to what will happen there, what sort of people I will meet and what if a bear attacks us? […]
Is it good to be active like going to play outside or joining some sports or just rest at home if you have anxiety attacks?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Colleen in Wadena, Minnesota. Is it good to be active like going to play outside or joining some sports or just rest at home if you have anxiety attacks? If you are getting anxiety attacks, it is time to see your physician or a therapist. […]
I have anxiety about dying
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our next question is from Helen in Evansville, Indiana. I have anxiety about dying. I am healthy and everything is okay, but I think about it and I keep thinking about death. This is an issue to talk to someone about, either a therapist or a spiritual advisor, a trusted […]
Can anxiety be caused by certain supplements I am taking for bodybuilding?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Robert in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Can anxiety be caused by certain supplements I am taking for bodybuilding? Yes, definitely. Are you taking supplements to cut weight or lose fat or to build muscle or both? First cautions about supplements. I have been a noncompetitive bodybuilder and […]
Psychologist, psychiatrists, therapist, counselor or social worker, how do I know which one to choose?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Phyllis in Cincinnati. Psychologist, psychiatrists, therapist, counselor or social worker, how do I know which one to choose? It depends on what services you are seeking. A psychologist is a licensed mental health care provider. They hold at least a Master’s Degree in Psychology or […]