Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Danny in Newark. I have a very hard time understanding social settings. I always freak out when there’s a large social gathering for no reason. This is completely normal. Actually, it’s more common than you think. Fifteen million people in the U.S. suffer […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Kathleen in New Mexico. How do I overcome my study anxiety? Some people have general anxiety that occurs without a specific trigger. Other times, people have anxiety over very specific triggers. School can be very challenging. There’s a lot of pressure to complete […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Genevieve in Lexington, Kentucky. I have driving anxiety. What can I do about it? Anxiety when driving can be especially frightening. Driving is necessary for most people. Whether it’s to get to work or to drive the kids, driving is an important part […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from George in Columbus, Ohio. I get so anxious that I experience performance anxiety and am unable to get erect. I have no problem masturbating, but cannot maintain an erection within the company of a female. I am only 20. Should I be taking […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Christopher in St. Paul. Whenever I’m physically intimate or suspect that intimacy is eminent, I tremble uncontrollably. I also get extremely awkward and self-conscious about this. Is there a quick fix or even a name for this? Would drinking alcohol beforehand be a […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Nathan in Fresno, California. How do you determine whether someone is very clean or is actually OCD? Some people are more attentive to hygiene and appearance than others. This depends on many factors, including culture, lifestyle, personality and socioeconomic level. Having daily hygiene […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Danielle in Tallahassee. How is an anxiety disorder diagnosed? A diagnostic interview is done by a mental health professional who’s experienced in the treatment of anxiety. The interview will typically take about 90 minutes and it’s done in an office setting one to […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Eileen in Oklahoma City. Do our lifestyles play a part in our anxiety, what we eat, when we sleep? Yes. It absolutely plays a role. Anxious individuals may need more maintenance. Missing meals, which will cause your blood sugar to go down, can […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Virginia in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. How do I know that I am developing anxiety? Well, everybody has experienced a time where they’ve been nervous. It’s a natural response to worry about a big presentation or a new job. Experiencing butterflies in the stomach is […]

Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Kristin in Camden, New Jersey. I am not able to sleep at night at all. I keep thinking and thinking. I cannot stop thinking. Well, one of the symptoms of anxiety is racing or obsessive thoughts. Having obsessive thoughts means having either intrusive […]