Hey.. I have anxiety and panic attacs, and i am losing my mind. I am in fear most of the day. I am scared of people, driving in dark and public places. How can i overcome this? What is the best treatment for panic attacks and anxiety? How can i leave normal again? I am losing my self. I need to work it out ASAP.. Thanks for your help.

I don’t think I have an eating disorder right now, but I am afraid that I might develop one. I kind of have a fear of gaining weight and i feel guilty when i eat food. I do not starve myself, but i also do not fill a lot of my cravings. I currently weigh about 110 pounds and for me that is a very big deal. I do not even want to weigh 100 pounds. I am 5’6" but i still see myself as tall and fat. do you think that this could turn into an eating disorder? or am i just paranoid?

I’m running for the Freshman Council next Wednesday. So, how can I overcome my fear of public speaking? I have to give out a speech in the front of 700 freshmen!! How can I force myself relaxing and my heart beat in a normal pace. I know I have to practice, practice, practice. Please help me. I do not your ridiculous answers like "practice or do your homework" You have to explain more details! Please tell me your experience of overcame your fear of public speaking! Thanks

I have a world history presentation tomorrow, and i get really nervous when public speaking. does anybody have any tips on how to get over my fear?

I’m a worried girlfriend. My boyfriend struggled with depression before we started dating, he told me all about it when we were getting to know eachother, I to suffered from
Depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts. So I know it doesn’t make him a bad person or anything and I vowed to love him unconditionally. And am dedicated to helping him. He has not tried to commit suicide since we have been dating but everytime he messes up or makes me angry something triggers and he loses it his mind starts racing and he feels worthless and doesn’t want to live because he feels he ruins everyone’s life. That is the only "depress" he suffers from, the fear he is worthless and can’t be the best.. Is this even depression? Help!!

He read a book the other day about bipolar disorder and " self diagnosed " himself and now is terrified something Awful iswrong with him.

I’m thirteen & I know it’s not healthy to go days without sleeping, but in my case I can’t really help it. With my G.A.D. I’m afraid all the time of the most fictional things & people breaking in. I constantly turn over to be sure nobodies behind me. It’s so annoying. I’m tired of living like this. I’ve tried counselors, meditation, & self hypnosis, none of which cured my fear enough to get me to sleep. Please help!

I took roaccutane and holistics say this is the cause for my anxiety and depression.. ihave been to some scary forums where people have developed psychiatric conditions because of it.

and their is roaccutane science as well if you google it..is this true? I developed panic attacks and social anxiety and depression and generalized anxiety after taking it…could it be the fear of what I read or is their proof? I took it 4 years ago and still suffer.

Is there a specific type of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) which involves a fear of drugs? Including paranoia about someone drugging you as a prank, a fear of common household cleaning chemicals somehow affecting the mind, and ESPECIALLY a fear of inhaling marijuana, crack, hash, ice, etc., second-hand on accident.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?

I stay home a lot and ignore my friends phone calls for some fcked up reason. I read that I have avoidance personality. Does anyone know the best way to stop this? I was thinking just forcing myself to go out and be uncomfortable might work, but that’s my biggest fear… awkwardness.

Also, does this ever go away, or will I be like this forever to some degree?

Okay, thanks for the answers so far, but would it be possible, then, for a person to have both, perhaps a fear of large open spaces because of a fear of meeting and interacting with people there?

I have tried several behavioral methods for 2 years now, and the problem still exists.
My vet is recommending anti anxiety meds since he is doing this out of anxiety, along with continuing his training.
My vet did a blood panel on my dog and he has no medical problems that would be causing his fear of kids. Its more an anxiety issue.

Anyone in the vet profession, or anyone who owns a dog and has experience with this, I;d love to hear from you!!

BTW, my dog is amazing except for this one problem.

…Without medication. I’ve been having a few obsessive compulsive tendencies arising lately, i.e. doing things more than once until it feels ‘right’, not touching certain things for fear of getting my hands dirty, etc. And it’s really straining on my patience. Any ideas?

I took roaccutane and holistics say this is the cause for my anxiety and depression.. ihave been to some scary forums where people have developed psychiatric conditions because of it.

and their is roaccutane science as well if you google it..is this true? I developed panic attacks and social anxiety and depression and generalized anxiety after taking it…could it be the fear of what I read or is their proof? I took it 4 years ago and still suffer.

The last nervous breakdown/servere anxiety attack happen on the freeway and got in to a bad wreck now been afriad to drive on freeway! How to get over this fear that feels like a handicap

I get insanely nervous whenever I have to speak in front of a group of people. I was always like this in middle school and high school. So far, in college I haven’t had to do a presentation; but I know that eventually I’ll have to do it, so I want to prepare myself for that time and know how to deal with fear of public speaking.

Thanks!