I'm so scared in social situations that I've struggled to hold down a job and meet new people. I never feel calm and I always feel like my body is so tight like I'm always expecting the worst to happen, instead of being loose. I also can't make eye contact. Are there any books that [...]

"I have anxiety that causes me depression. Can you cure me?"??? Is that what I should say to my doctor? Is that how you should start off? WHAT DO YOU SAY???
thanks!
Well I have the same and what I did was just explain what I have been feeling and then they usually will let you know [...]

heart trouble. i have pain in the middle of my chest and my breast have also been sore. not sure if that would cause that pain either. i have a kidney disease and on some meds like xanax darvocet baclofen midrin zoloft. this is all due from a car wreck in 04. thanks much. if [...]

My daughter does hemodialysis and has anxiety attacks during treatments. The doctors have given her some medicenes to help but will not do more. They think she is just saying this to get more medications. I have seen her have these attacks and just wondering if there is anyone else that has [...]

I'm taking a psychology course, and for a project I am to take a survey.
For it I chose Social Anxiety. I'd like to ask people with this disorder what type of occasion or childhood experience brought it on?
Thanks a bunch!
Some people had overbearing authority figures in their lives that told them to be perfect [...]

I feel naseous and have a migraine coming on, very much like being motion sick, but I've just been sitting on the couch, working. I'm hoping these are because of the anxiety attack, and not me getting sick?
After anxiety attacks, you can start to hyperventilate, which from the short breaths, and lack of proper oxygen, [...]

What is the best tool you possess/know/use in overcoming low mood and anxiety?
Hello
I'm a doctor and to cope with moderate depression and anxiety, I recommend exercise before I prescribe pills.
It's not a magic bullet, but increasing physical activity is a positive and active strategy to help manage depression and anxiety.
How exercise helps
Exercise has [...]

I've got a pretty bad case of social anxiety. I've always had it, but it has gotten worse since I've been an adult. It adversely affects my career as well as my social life, and it makes life generally a lot more stressful than it would be otherwise. If there's one thing [...]

I have been getting panic attacks and anxiety issues since February. I constantly check my leg to make sure the vein doesn't look any different (even though I've had the test to assure there is not blood clot) and if I have a chest pain or shortness of breath or anything else twinges, I [...]

who has successfully overcome this condition ?.and using what method.please serious answers only.thanks
I have been using an alternative therapy called Emotional Freedom Technique and it has really worked for me and helped me a lot. I had anxiety depression but now I only have mild anxiety and depression and I have been feeling a [...]