sadnesshitsmyway asked: Painfully shy by Markway, is it good? Any other book about cognitive behavioral therapy that addresses social anxiety disorder, a sort of self-help books.

These are symptoms of the disease. ????? Social anxiety.
A) afraid to talk to relatives, even strangers. . 2) feel very uncomfortable in social gatherings. Who couldnt talk to 3) Independent couldnt talk to friends sometimes afraid to get their phones. . 4) dont feel that going out to meet people and relatives. 5) afraid to talk. The public. . If so, then I should go to a psychologist or psychiatrist first first . I also suffer from depression. (Dysthymia) that is causing the anxiety. Abnormal or unusual, it completely …

The Eurasian Cutie! Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ asked: My biggest fears/phobias would have to be:
*Spiders (Arachnophobia) – I think that they are the creepiest and ugliest things ever. The way they just sit on a wall and stay there as if they are searching for prey is just downright creepy. Also, whenever you try to catch them or kill them, they run away SO fast! I just find them so creepy. I literally quiver when I think about spiders.
*Snakes (Ophiophobia) – I know they are an important part of the eco-system but …

xxizziexx asked: Ok i have 1st day of school 2morrow and when i always go to school i have anxiety attacks.. And I dont want freak out and have an anxiety attack. So can any1 help or hints??

A clip from “Joy of Living: A Public Talk” DVD, Recorded in August, 2007. In this talk based on his groundbreaking first book, The Joy of Living (Harmony Books), world-renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets behind the practices of meditation. Working with neuroscientists at the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, he provides clear insights into modern research indicating that systematic training in meditation can enhance activity in areas of the brain associated with happiness and compassion. He has also …

sashiee_face asked: I haven’t been diagnosed with Panic Disorder but I am almost certain I have it. I “think” i had 3 attacks within 2 days. Is that possible? Also, can nausea come along with the attacks? I’ve been under more stress than usual and usually lead a stressful life.

Whoaa. asked: is there a phobia for being scared of getting shot in the head?
just wondering.

CristinaO asked: I do not feel comfortable going to my family doctor for my social anxiety issue. Is there somewhere else that I can go other than a family doctor? I don’t know the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist. Would both be able to help? I am interested in starting on meds.
Thanks.

Can I help you? asked: one of the side effects of a toprol is panic attacks. I read this after i had one and had an overwhelming sense of dread. I know it is prescribed FOR panic attacks. I want to know WHY it would CAUSE panic attacks in others?

♠ make•cupcakes•not•war ♣ asked: I’m like extremly afraid of flying.
Like after 9/11 especially.
And I hate heights and going fast and the feeling of taking off into the air.
I have panic attacks all the time before I’m about to go into a plane.
& I hate turbulance, just everything about it.
Uuuugh.
I know sometimes I make all the crap in my head that wont happen, and i know its safer than ground travel, etc.

Me talking about my life long experience with social anxiety disorder. Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ckkbleev

danikiwibird asked: I want to know what the name of the phobia of haunted houses is. And I don’t mean like, oh there’s a ghost in my house, so that means its haunted. I mean the Haunted Houses that are set up for “fun” at Hallowe’en and carnivals and stuff.
Is there a phobia name for it? Cause my best friend has it, but we wanted to know the real term.
Any google search only seems to reveal the “ghost lives in house” type of haunted houses. …

Gage D asked: well, im a sufferer of social anxiety myself, im usually worried to look for a job or go to college, but after a few drinks, its like, gone, i dont know how can i explain this, but everyone calls me an alchoholic (LOL!) but if i can explain it i can tell them to get a life & explain whats going on

I will stop separation anxiety in my puppy.
We rehomed her with just her 16th week, and shell and whines, even though I only go upstairs for a few minutes without. We know that as she left her long ago by her owner. – Is that they provide a reason for her removal. Suggestions.
Separation anxiety is not. Stop or Lost, lessened only she was a puppy four months old. – She was naturally troubled when she left alone. Previously, she was the owner and clearly do not know …

Stacy asked: I need something to help with anxiety and panic attacks. The doc has me on zoloft and xanax. I am always tired and a bunch of other horrible side affects. I want something natural that is going to help. Vitamins or herbal meds or something. Any suggestions?