Desperate asked:


I experienced a frightening anxiety attack - I think only those who have experienced one will know what I am talking about. I truly thought I was going to die, that I was losing consciensness and was too weak to even call 911. I just laid on the bathroom floor. It was so scary and I am scared if it happens again. What triggers it and what does it mean? Does it mean I have a mental problem and need to be on meds?

<3 asked:


My boyfriend and I just got a “friendly letter” from a neighbor telling us how our puppy has been constantly (she underlined constantly) barking while we are are work. How do we help him with his separation anxiety so that he isn’t barking while we are at work?? Please help

Sarah asked:


Ever since I was a child I’ve been the quiet non-social type. Even today at the age of 21 I only have a couple close friends and am extremely shy. I often wonder if it’s social anxiety or just simply extreme shyness. It’s hard for me to initiate conversations with people, I **** when people compliment me sometimes, I feel awkward sometimes in public. I try to get out on weekends, but mostly by myself or with just one friend.

I also suffer from panic attacks from time to time, but is rarely initiated from social situations

neverneverland asked:


I am 20 years old and don’t have my liscense. I used to be REALLY scared to drive and would have anxiety even being a passenger. (A friend died in a car crash and I was also in a bad car crash so I was traumatized.) Now I have relatively little nervousness as a passenger, but still moderately scared driving! I have had some lessons, and my boyfriend says I’m good enough to take the test and probably pass, but I don’t FEEL ready. I’m really smart and its frusterating because it seems like driving doesn’t come naturally to me at all. It doesn’t help that I have poor depth perception and all the multi-tasking involved with driving makes me feel scared…I don’t want to get in an accident. How can I relax and get over my fear of driving? How do I know if I’m ready to pass the test? This is something I REALLY want to accomplish. If anyone has any tips for my anxiety or how to improve my driving, I’d really appreciate it! Or if you have been in a similar situation, please share.

rtsmusicinohio asked:


I’m a 21 year old male. I’ve been dealing with anxiety and OCD for about 5 years now. I’m really trying to just find ways of self help to relax my mind, or even ways to avoid my fears altogether. My main fears have been contamination of food related to the recent E coli and Salmonella outbreaks, and also a fear of viruses from mosquitoes including west nile, ect. Any help would be greatly appreciated, especially if you can relate and would like to talk. Thanks.

savmcardle asked:


I’m going to a psychologist in two weeks. I think I have an anxiety disorder (constant and illogical worry and nervousness over silly things or nothing at all, often to the point of making myself sick). Anyway, if I am diagnosed I’m curious about the possible treatments I may encounter. And if anyone knows of a support forum it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!