I was actually going to talk about starting the PhD, so I started talking a little bit about social anxiety because it was, and still is a problem. Then I decided half way through making the video that I’d talk a bit more about it. There is a lot more to it than this, I’m only talking about what happens at uni. I hate to talk about my anxiety to people because it makes me even more nervous. It’s actually very stupid, what I am afraid of is that people …

peakfrean asked: I’m 25 years old and I have been struggling with anxiety attacks since I was a teenager and I don’t see any end in sight. About 4 years ago I was riding a crowded commuter and a man threw up in front of me and I thought I was having a heart attack. My heart started racing and I pushed people out of the way in an attempt to run. I literally didn’t eat anything but crackers and water for the next week out of fear and paranoia. …

Misty Mcbinterbost Mcbontoppy asked: I’m soooo freaking terrified to fly. I have flown probably 10-15 times but still every time I so much as think about an airplane my heart jumps and I start to panic. I’m going on an overseas trip in a few months and my excitement is totally overshadowed my my fear.
I’m mostly scared of terrorist attacks and stuff like that.. I’m always profiling and if someone I think looks suspicious so much as gets up and goes to the bathroom I start freaking out .
Will …

Grapefruit Balls asked: Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with anxiety attacks. Please no “open your heart to Jesus” or other religious type answers. This is a serious problem that I would like help with

tr.im If you suffer from.. – Palpitations – a pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate – Sweating – Trembling or shaking – Shortness of breath – A choking sensation – Chest pain or discomfort – Nausea or stomach cramps – Derealization (a feeling of unreality) – Fear of losing control or going crazy – Fear of dying Numbness or a tingling sensation – Chills or hot flashes then you’ve experienced firsthand some of the possible symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack ======================================= This Is The Key To Being …

Steph asked: I’m 18 years old and I have GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder). Every time I get a muscle ache in my left arm I always think I’m going to have a heart attack. I don’t have chest pain. But I do have Tachycardia (The non-dangerous kind). I’m always worrying. Anyone have the same problem?

Madison asked: I have recently been getting anxiety attacks alot, maybe 4 times a week. and i have the usualy symptoms; Shaking,Crying,Shortness of breath, and Increasing heart beats.
Im not sure what keeps causing them, b/c i havnt been stressed lately, and the weird thing is, along with these attacks, i have been getting really bad migranes and stomach cramps, but only AFTER i get an attack,
Im freaking otu b/c i dont know whats wrong……
any ideas?

I LOVE PIE asked: I’m running for the Freshman Council next Wednesday. So, how can I overcome my fear of public speaking? I have to give out a speech in the front of 700 freshmen!! How can I force myself relaxing and my heart beat in a normal pace. I know I have to practice, practice, practice. Please help me. I do not your ridiculous answers like “practice or do your homework” You have to explain more details! Please tell me your experience of overcame your fear of public speaking! …

zack asked: here it goes.. one day i will have hard heart beats, palpitations a feeling if there is a elephant standing on my chest and lungs. other days sweats, hot flashes, cold chills, dizziness and lightheaded feeling of dread, dry and red eyes, increased allergies and more tired in moring and awake at night…muscle weakness and fatiqued out of nowhere? i have had generalized anxiety disorder for 4 years now and nothing seems to help the symptoms fully go away any help?

sb0983 asked: How do you know that you are having a panic attack? For the last month and a half I have been having dizzy spells and feeling sick to my stomach. The spells would last between 15 to 30 mins. After the spells I would feel really tired and feel tense all over becuase I don’t know when they will come on again. I have had blood work done and next friday I will have and echo done. I have scheduled an appointment with a heart specialist. I will …

Goobery asked: Hello… I’m 17 years old and I usually have one anxiety attack about every 2 weeks. My mom says that im having them probably because im depressed. When I had my first anxiety attack I thought I was having a heart attack and I thought I was gonna die so I called 911 and then I went the hospital and they just gave me medicine to calm down. But they didn’t do anything else for me. Now im having anxiety attacks like once every two weeks. And they …

luvbeingamommy21 asked: I just recently had what I believe to be a panic attack. I had to go to the ER b/c my heart rate was at around 188, and now I’m struggling with anxiety, like fear of having another one, and just feeling down all the time, and depressed. Does anyone have any suggestions (other than taking medications) to help me overcome this before it gets any worse? Like breathing tecniques, or relaxation tecniques, just anything would help. I don’t want to live like this …

Debbie asked: Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows if there’s any over the counter supplements that can be used to treat panic attacks and/or depression? I would love to discover some sort of supplements or medicine that would help prevent social anxieties specifically. Maybe I should find some sort of breathing exercises to help keep my heart rate down.

SME asked: I have had anxiety problems since childhood. they come and go. The main thing that gets to me is at the onset i get a stomach ach and get real hot and eventually shakey and my heart rate goes up.
I have always has issues wth staying at peoples houses unless its my mom or grandmothers. I cant sleep and i end up gaging and throwing up.
I was on zoloft until i was no longer on my parents insurance, now 2 years later i am finally able to have …

worldclassradio asked: Sometimes I sit and start to feel strong heart beat, but not like I did have when I got my panic attack. Is this is due that I suffer from anxiety and panic disorders? Or is it something else.And is panic attacks different?I mean could sometimes be very strong heart beat and very fast and sometimes not very fast? You got the point?Thanks