Archive for November, 2009

social anxiety?




ok, i really need some procedures on overcoming social anxiety. i don’t have the extreme case where i get sweaty palms and hyperventilate and so forth, but i just have a ~really~ hard time talking to people, ~especially~ in groups; even if i’m around the particular group on almost a daily basis. i’m talking to my counselor, but i’ve only talked with him once so far, cuz my meeting this week had to be cancelled. anyways, i need to know what truly works. please feel free to share your personal experiences or experiences from someone you know. thanks!







Does anyone know if this blue technology, bule light therapy works? Have you heard anything about it or tried it?




What is the best medication for anxiety disorder?




I have suffered from anxiety and I keep getting the same medication over and over and my symptoms are not getting better by any means, For those who suffer from this what kind of medications help?







I am doing a paper on panic disorders…..I am looking for some myths that people think of when thinking of this.







I have taken prescriptions for anxiety before, and hated the side effects of going off of them. I currently have dizzy spells, lightheadedness, the typical symptoms. Is it possible I could be depressed? Any advice would be great. Thanks







I’ve been smoking for as long as I can remember. I know the doctors tell me it will help my axiety, I have extreme anxiety and panic disorder. But it’s hard to quit especially when everyone around me smokes cigarettes too. Have any of you anxiety sufferers quit smoking and did it help? And what’s the easiest and quickest way to quit? Help Please!







I am a long-time sufferer who has tried different combos of antidepressnats (zoloft, lexapro) and benzodiazepines (ativan, xanax). i found only that the benzo’s were more effective.

what treatments have you tried? are they effective? i’m going to my doctor thursday to discuss options, and i wanted to see what has worked for others.







After my first hypnotherapy treatment 3 days ago for anxiety and negative thinking i felt great – happy, positive and relaxed.

Now on the 4th day, i feel like it has stopped somewhat, and worries and negativity are creeping back in. One worry is that the hypnotherapy has stopped working. Having these thoughts in themselves must mean that is the case…?! (see the irony?) Do the effects of hypnotherapy wear off?




what is stem cell therapy and how does it work?




My 24 year old son has recently been diagnosed with ALS, I am
looking for anything that may help him. Stem cell therapy,outside the USA may be the answer but what exactly is it and how does it work? Is it safe? I know it is not a cure but can it help? Where is the best place to have it done? Please help me with my questions .




Would hypnosis work for gays or lesbians?




Suppose I was a lesbian and went to see a hypnosis wanting to become straight (hetrosexual) would the the hypnosis be able to do that?




How to get Manic Panic Blue out of Hair?




So about 3 weeks ago I added blue manic panic to my hair. And for work (just got a job a few days back) we’re not allowed to have colored hair. Its mostly faded, but is there anyway without dying my hair, to get it all out?




Does anyone know of a blood test for anxiety?




Our pediatrician is doing a blood panel, and mentioned that she would include one.

If so, would you please detail?




What could be the cause of anxiety like feelings?




I’ve been feeling what i think to be anxiety. My breathing become shallow. My heart feels like it is pounding, and i feel restless. Sometimes i have a lump in my throat. But my blood pressure and pulse are fine. What could cause this and what is it?













I’m 15 years old and have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. What exercises can I do to feel relaxed and good? Now that school is over in a few days, I plan on exercising every day. What is a good website that show exercises for this king of problem? Also what are good breathing exercises?