Category Archives: Psychology

Why does my friend panic when people touch her wrists?

Bananas On Steroids asked: I have a friend who freaks out if someone touches her wrists. And it’s not like random things touching her wrists scares her, it’s only when people do it. It scares her so much that if someone does touch her wrist, she could have a panic attack or a seizure. Whenever [...]

What is the physical pathway of anxiety?

LH asked: I have had chronic anxiety for at least 14 years, if not longer. Any time of day, regardless of what I am doing, I feel that anxious burn in my Solar Plexus. I would like to know if anxiety is more of an imbalance of neurotransmitters or hormones, and how does it manifest [...]

I have extremely bad case of social anxiety, besides medication and therapy are there other ways to overcome i?

SWKStudent Started on 8-5-10 asked: I didn’t know what it was at first I thought it was just “shyness” and that I would grow out of it well I developed social anxiety. I consider it a extreme case because it causes skip classes (college) to avoid during presentation and other “social activities”. I was actually [...]

How do you deal with stress and anxiety?

CK asked: I’m one of those people that have a really hard time dealing with stress and anxiety. How do you deal with stress and anxiety?Create a video blog

What is the best way to overcome a fear of speaking in front of group?

Dan “The Answer Man” asked: Im a High School student and I need your help! I have a great fear of speaking to people in a group, I was looking for some suggestions on how to break this fear. If you could help me I would appreciate very much Thank You!Caffeinated Content for WordPress

Fear?

Barry asked: what really scares you, anything like, places, people, theories, animals, feelings…. whatever scares you, and dont say “nothing” just curious… (e-mail for further discusion.. lol) Andrew, i am truely astounded… : 0Caffeinated Content for WordPress

How can I get rid of the anxiety I feel on a day to day basis?

asked: I have selective mutism and am trying to overcome it by the time I graduate this spring on my own since getting help didn’t work at all for me. I’m sick and tired of the anxiety I feel everyday and am wondering how I should go about getting rid of it for good. I [...]

Where do I start when my anger/anxiety issues are affecting my health and relationship?

littlemomma4544 asked: I have always had anger/anxiety issues, but recently, I have come to a point where I can no longer deal with them on my own. A friend suggested starting with a general practitioner, as I am having health issues stemming from my anger/anxiety, such as headaches, weight gain, and stomach trouble. Is this [...]

What does it mean to have a dream your having a panic attack and your boyfriends there but he just cant help?

Destiny asked: i have had several “episodes” i think there panic attacks there the ugliest feelings i felt like i was going to die! ive seen a doctor an they sended me to a cardiologist but they didn’t see nothing wrong with my heart. btw im not pregnant.Panic

FEAR…?

Forrest Gump asked: Please read ALL :] If fear is to do with upbringing, then why do i not feel fear like my brothers, sisters, mother, father and so on, things that would scare them to death, i find fun. They think that one day im going to get myself killed and don’t trust me [...]