Shannon T asked:


I am 21 years of age and am constantly plagued with what my doctor calls “anxiety”. I have had all tests done and everything comes up normal. It has gotten worse and worse. I can swear sometimes it really is my heart and something is wrong. I can feel it clenching, and I get light headed, hard to breathe. How do I know this really just anxiety?

Kay asked:


I looked at the Character and Fitness application for the Bar.

It asks if you have a mental illness. I think the would was “psychotic” or some similar word.

I was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD and Anxiety and put on medication. (I had problems due to a stalker.) I am now completely free of anxiety and I no longer see a psychiatrist.

Will my ADHD/anxiety diagnoses hurt me? Or are they more concerned with illnesses like schizophrenia and anti-social personality disorder?

Dreamer asked:


I’m 16 with a pretty bad case of social anxiety. My mom has agreed to use medication, though she is alittle hesitant because of repots that this type of medication gives suicidal thoughts to people under 18.

I’ve been to therapy and though it gave me some good pointers that I use everyday to help me through the social part of my social anxiety, it doesn’t get rid of that “worried” filling that I can sometimes feel continuously. That feeling actually consumes my whole mood at times. The therapy has only helped with talking to people, and even then it has only helped alittle.

But I would like to know more about this type of medication before I actually take it. I’m sure my doctor will tell me some stuff too, but how does it actually work? How will it make me feel better?

Janine A asked:


My husband and I are unable to have children of our own. I have been working with kids since I saw a teenager. I have always been draun to children even now. My husband and I work with trouble teens and I love my job. What can I do to deal with the anxiety while waiting to adopt a child.
Thank you all for the advice and many different persepetive. Since the weather getting nice I think Ill start a garden and look to start a support group for other in my situation. Thanks again

Fullmetal Alchemist <3 asked:


I’m six months pregnant right now so perscriptions are out of the question. My midwife says I shouldn’t be taking any anti-depressants or anything like that. But my boss put me on the cash register full time. It’s really hard for me to look people in the eyes, talk to them, and even associate with them. I feel as though they’re trying to pick out my flaws or something. A lot of them get really impatient with me. When these things happen, I start to get nauseated to the point where I have to run to the bathroom. My social anxiety is really getting to me. I’ve never been a people person, but I’m determined to keep this job because I want financial income for this baby. Does anyone know how to cope with social anxiety at work without taking perscrips?

JR8898 asked:


I was wondering if perhaps the anxiety could be rooted in the depression and therefore getting rid of the depression could get rid of the anxiety. For me the drug I’m adding is Wellbutrin and I’m already taking Lexapro. I’m hoping this could better treat my social anxiety and also my depression.