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Q: Psychology anxiety, depression will make heart attack (but i have panic anxiety and depression)?
Psychology anxiety, depression will make heart attack (but i have panic anxiety and depression), could not perform in sex, Pre-mature ejaculation, weak feeliongs, could not concentrate in work etc? pls help me what are the body affects like nervous, brain organs etc will be affected by anxiety and psychological problem, i could not make good work in my life in official places etc? pls help me out for marriage also..

A: These are somatoform disorders and can be tackled by cognitive behaviour therapy, even without medicines. But before embarking on any psychological therapy, physical ailment has to be ruled out by evaluation by a physician.

Q: How do SSRI’s and benzodiazepines work in treating depression/anxiety/panic?
Also, which are more effective. I wanted to know their mechanisms, how both work, how they are similar and how they are different, and if they’re both effective in treating depression/anxiety/panic, or neither, or what.
From what I’ve heard vaguely, SSRI’s actually treat it all while the benzodiazepines just..act as a short term fast relief and calm you down, but don’t actually do much else for you, mechanism wise.

A: Ignore None, he seems to have no idea what he’s talking about. Major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders are caused by problems with brain chemistry. Life events can contribute to anxiety disorders, but they aren’t the main cause. Compare anxiety disorders with diabetes. Diabetes is not caused by a bad diet or lifestyle, but can be aggravated by it.

SSRIs work by indirectly increasing the levels of serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is one of the many chemicals in your brain that affects mood (the other big ones are norepinephrine and dopamine). SSRIs don’t make more serotonin, but they block the reuptake of seratonin, allowing you to soke in what you already have longer. They usually work well, particuarly for anxiety, and are well tolerated for the most part (most people only have to deal with nausea, diarrhea, weight gain, and sexual disfunction). However, they don’t work for everyone, and some people have very bad reactions to them. If you’re looking into SSRIs, Lexapro seems to work the best for anxiety and has the least side effects.

Benzos are older and work a little bit differently. They enhance a neurotransmitter called GABA, which helps calm you down. They work quickly. If you take some Lexapro, it won’t help you with a panic attack you’re having right now, but if you take Ativan, it will calm you down immediatly. You can take them with your SSRIs, or instead of, if SSRIs don’t work for you or if you can’t tolerate them. They’re a good choice if you only get anxious occasionly; SSRIs or even antipsychotics are better for constant, chronic anxiety. If you struggle with depression, you shouldn’t use benzos long term, because they can aggravate depression. They’re also quite addictive.

Research both meds and talk to your psychiatrist about them. You can take one, both, or neither, depending on what your needs are. Also, I recommend you see a psychotherapist to help work through your anxiety. Allow me to go back to the diabetes metaphor. If you take insulin for diabetes, but sit around on the couch eating chocolate all day, you’re probably not going to get much better. Same goes for anxiety. Meds will help, but only if you work through your issues and make some lifestyle changes as well.

I hope everything works out okay. You’ll be in my prayers.

Q: What are other alternative ways to deal with depression/anxiety/panic?
I know that St. John’s wort can work on some for depression, as can music, being around happy people, being outdoors on a nice day and/or reading some self-help books.

I also know that lavender aromatherapy; Valerian Root; Chamomile Tea; therapy; yoga; meditation; prayer; exercise, etc. can help anxiety and panic.

What are some other things that one can do to help themselves? Other than therapy, prescription meds, and all of the above

A: Eating the right stuff can do wonders for the body, mind and soul.
I also find keeping two journals helpful. Everyone has bad days or hard times in life. The journaling that I recommend has two books, one for good days and one for not good days. My good day books are brightly colored and I put nice pictures on the front. My not good day books are plain. I keep the good day books and read them, the not good day books I burn. The idea is that you want to remind yourself of the good things so you keep them with you but the not good things should be released so they don’t keep you down. If you use the idea, you should read the good day book (or part of it) everyday but the not good day book is not read. Once you write down the fear, irritation, hurt or whatever it belongs to the book, not you. I believe this helps in learning to let the negative go and build on the positive.
Once you use it for a while you find yourself using the plain not good day book less and less because you will find more positive things in your daily experience to write about. Say you overslept and were late for work, rather than being upset that you were late you will recognize that you got good sleep. This is a simple example but it works the same. The reason you will use the good day books more is because you will lose everything in the not good day books, you don’t want to burn your life so you will find positive things to write about and therefore think more positivley and eventually live and feel more positive. It’s a process but one I’ve found rather useful.

Q: How to overcome anxiety,depression and panic attacks?
How to overcome anxiety,depression and panic attacks? I am so hopeless. Ive been suffering with depression and social anxiety with intense panic attacks for three years. I think I had anxiety for longer than that but I wasnt depressed or had panic attacks. My last three years 18-21 I spend staying home,best years of my life something needs to be done.I dont have any friends anymore. I feel like crap. I had major panic attack today even going to Grocery store.I can’t even stand at the red light I think everybody is looking at me.When stranger talks to me I just freeze like paralyzed,start shaking,trembling,my mind and heart racing,sweating,my mind goes blank and I just want to scream on the top of my lungs. I started avoiding social situations at all cost. I even feel panicky talking to my family or relatives. All day long bad thoughts running through my head. How can I beat this plz,any one ,because this is not a life this is hell,any info really appreciated.

A: hi sounds like you are in a constant state of anxiety this can cause depression and anxiety attacks it is a awfull way to live your need to see a psychiatrist not a family doctor u need some medication i have seen very small doses of medication do wonders for a person dont worry seeing a psychiatrist does not mean u are ‘crazy’ please get some help for yourself stress and other things that are happening in your life can cause a lot of these problems also good luck to you hang in there life can get better

Q: Has Prozac worked for your anxiety/depression or panic attacks? Can it lead to a worse mental illness?
I suffer from anxiety and depression and am always on the verge of having a panic attack. I’m wondering if Prozac would be worth taking and if you can stop taking it in the end without needing it anymore. I’m afraid that in the long run it can cause other mental illnesses like schizophrenia. However, I’m still trying to find a medical cause for my anxiety and depression like thyroid, adrenal, or inner ear problems.

A: Prozac has some very very dangerous side effects, I would only use that as a very last resort. If you go to http://pi.lilly.com/us/prozac.pdf?reqNavId=undefined and look at what the makers of the drug have to list about it’s effects. I think you’d consider other options real quick. So, with that being said. I want to focus on the cause of your anxiety and depression. Essential Fatty Acid(EFAs) deficiency has been linked with causing depression. People who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids or do not maintain a healthy balance of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in their diet may be at an increased risk for depression. The omega-3 fatty acids are important components of nerve cell membranes. They help nerve cells communicate with each other, which is an essential step in maintaining good mental health. In particular, DHA is involved in a variety of nerve cell processes.

Levels of omega-3 fatty acids were found to be measurably low and the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids were particularly high in a clinical study of patients hospitalized for depression. In a clinical study of individuals with depression, those who ate a healthy diet consisting of fatty fish 2 – 3 times per week for 5 years experienced a significant reduction in feelings of depression and hostility.

When researchers monitor eating habits across countries, they find that as fish consumption goes up, depression rates go down. In fact, there is a sixty-fold difference in depression rates across countries from the highest (Japan and Taiwan) to the lowest (North America, Europe and New Zealand) omega-3 fat consumption. Even postpartum depression decreases as women increase their consumption of fish. Many people also report a drop in mood when they switch too quickly to a low-fat diet.

Anxiety and depression is a complex issue, too detailed for a brief answer on here…but any disease or health condition is associated with a vitamin, mineral, or other nutrient deficiency. Address that issue first, do some research, and see what happens. Best of luck…

Q: what would be the best job (listing) for Anxiety, Panic, depression suffers?
Social anxiety, depression, etc…

A: soemthing part time and low stress. with a not a lot of people that you have to deal with. the best job that i had and believe it or not it paid really well, was doing dishes at the hospital. there was no stress and i worked pretty much by myself. just a thought. hope that this helps

Q: Does anxiety/panic attacks/depression that are triggered by recreational drug use go away?
If someone starts having panic attacks and depression after recreational drug use, will the problems go away eventually? Even if this person has stopped the drug use and the anxiety and panic and depression is still there 9 months later?

A: Maybe your anxiety and depression have absolutely nothing to do with the drug use. If it’s been 9 months since you’ve used, there might be a more severe underlying problem. That actually may be the reason you used in the first place. Many times, people that suffer from emotional problems use drugs to self medicate or escape their feelings. You should go see a psychiatrist, therapist, or counselor to discuss these issues to get to the root of your anxiety and depression.
Best of luck :)

Q: Anyone out these currently pregnant or was pregnant and battling with Anxiety/Panic Attacks/Depression?
I’m 10 weeks pregnant and suffer with Anxiety/Panic and Depression, and feel so alone with my symptoms…

Anyone out there can relate and have any good stories?

A: You are not alone. It’s very common to feel this way during pregnancy. Postpartum depression gets all the attention, but for many women, depression actually starts before delivery.

I had terrible anxiety and depression for the first five months of my pregnancy. I began to feel like an emotional wreck a week before I found out I was pregnant. I was crazy and making my husband crazy with me. I cried several times a day, even would wake up in the middle of the night and cry and worried about EVERYTHING!

I read a lot about the effects of antidepressants on a fetus and kept trying to hang in there without medication for the sake of the baby. I remember the day it all became too much to bear, I had thoughts of suicide, giving the baby up for adoption and aborting her.

I called the Dr.’s office and got in that day for counseling. My Dr. put me on 10mg of Celexa, the lowest dose and one of the antidepressants considered safer during pregnancy. It took a couple weeks, but I started feeling like myself again. I am a couple weeks away from delivery now, and my mood has been fantastic since starting the medication.

I have also read a few great books that have helped me cope with anxiety that I’d like to pass along to you: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra, and You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay.

Know that there is help out there for you, whether it be medication, counseling or self-help books. Please talk with your doctor. If he/she doesn’t understand, find one that does.

Q: This question is for people who overcame social anxiety,depression and panic attacks?
This question is for people who overcame social anxiety,depression and panic attacks? How did you do it?What have worked for you? I tried exercise,mediation,breathing techniques and nothing works.Is medication the only answer for me? What have worked you?

A: I started out my teen years with horrible social anxiety. It was so bad I couldn’t leave my house. Today I am in the US Marine Special Operations, I have traveled the world been on mission in Afghanistan, Iraq and a few other places.

I made a complete turn around, and ill tell you how. One of the few things I left the house for was to go to my mixed martial arts class were I would train in full contact fighting. One day my instructor told me I needed to get faster. But I was lost in how to go about it. I mean you can learn techniques do wait lifting to get stronger. But how do you get faster. I was told to pretend you are fast with each and every technique you do. Over time I got faster.

But I started to use that same technique for social anxiety. First off you need to act. Look at the people around you. Look at how calm they are in situations you would freak out in. Ant act like that. Imagine you are in a social environment, or picture yourself giving a speech, and imagine being calm, the calmest you have ever been.

But believe it is actually happening. When its actually happening take control of your thoughts and act. Like a shy actor taking the role of an out going character. The best time to imagine this is as often as possible, right before you go to bed and especially when your listing to music.

The other thing is DO NOT think. Your hole life you have been told think before you do. Well when it comes to this, don’t. Just do it. Like a robot, do it and don’t think about it.

There is an old saying that goes, be careful of your thoughts, they may become your actions, be carful of your actions they become your character, be carful of your character it might become you.

Imagine yourself scared you will be scared, Imagine yourself confident with no anxiety and you will be confident with no anxiety.

The last thing is to visualize. When you breath in imagine the air going into your lungs and being sucked into your blood when it goes threw your body its pushing out pain, negative thoughts and weakness. Imagine it getting replaced by good thoughts, power, and a can do anything sense of thought.

Or I guess you can try medication lol.

Good luck I hope this helps
p.s. it takes time, but be patient with it

Q: Are there any natural things that help panic, anxiety, and depression?
I don’t want to have to go back on Paxil, but my panic attacks are starting to get bad. I haven’t started hyperventilating, yet, but that’s just a matter of time.

A: when you feel panicky, concentrate on your breathing and take long deep breaths. Try to relax as often as possible, and if something begins to stress you out, take a break and relax.

Go for a run or a walk..it helps to clear your mind

Q: Where to start for anxiety, depression panic help?
I don’t have health insurance so my options are limited. Where does one go for prescriptions for treatment? Do you simply go to your regular MD at a walk in clinic and tell him or her you suffer from depression and anxiety? Will they write the script, or will they make you go to a shrink? Who provides the meds? It has become quite apparent to me, that with these meds it is a crap shot at best as to what works for each client. Most people seem to have to try two or three combos, or meds before they get it right, so why does it really matter? I know for 100% fact I have depression and the anxiety is obvious. So how easy is it to get started with some help? I have not the patience, or resources to go to $300 weekly shrink visits.

A: I’ve had this problem for years. Taking charge of your own health in addition to your doctor is a must. Recognising that you are depressed is a good start. My family doctor has worked with me to get the medication right. I’ve switched med’s through out the years, I think because our bodies and circumstances change, too. So, expect to have to work with the medicine. Having said that, you do need to see a doctor. It would be a good idea to have a friend recommend one so that you can see the same doctor again or at least be in the same practice on the next visit for the records. We have a “First Health” clinic that has payment plans and reduced rates for people like us w/o insurance and low income. It’s actually very nice. I also get my medicine at canadadrugs.com at half the price I would have to pay at the local drugstore. You’ll have to fax, e-mail your script and then mail it in. It does take about 2-3 weeks to get them, so ask you doctor for enough samples to get you by until they arrive. I would give the first medicine a good month to see how it works, so samples at first are a good idea because you have to order a minimum through canada and you’ll want to make sure those are the ones that are going to work for you. Tell your doctor that you would like a drug that tackles depression and anxiety, both. Also, when you do decide to try a drug, long term, and you want to get it online, make sure they write the script at least 100, to cover the minimum order requirements. Good luck!

Q: How do you cope with Chronic Depression, anxiety disorders, or panic attacks?
I am looking to converse with others on how they have successfully dealt with or are attempting to successfully deal with Chronic Depression, Anxiety, and Panic Disorders,

A: I feel your pain. I had suffered for many years with anxiety and panic attacks. It was horrible. Socializing was out of the question for me, I would drop where ever I was and woke up seeing strangers around me, thats how severe my panic attacks were..I went through all the phases. You name it , I had it..But thanks to god that with self discipline and prayer Im free from those illnesses. Confront your fears, there are fears that are causing you to react this way without you knowing it..start gradually, but do it, I promise you will make it through… take valerian root , it helps the process go smoother, your self-esteem is low and it causes this nurve outbursts, so say to yourself, who am I, what do I want, and what am i going to do about it…once you discipline yourself in this areas you will feel more mind empowered and will be able to walk in a straight line..if you feel an anxiety attack coming on, breath in a paper bag and don’t think on what braught you to that point. Say this and believe it, ” Im ok nothing is wrong, its just my nerves trying to control my life” repeat it and apply it. Until it becomes real to you… you will set yourself free if you make effort on your own behalf. Medications are ok, but I went through them, and there only temporary aids… your efforts are permanent. Once you discipline yourself your on your way to freedom…if your spiritual, pray ….whats impossible for mankind is possible for GOD through jesus christ….. Good luck…

Q: How to treat Depression, anxiety, panic naturally?
my wife has mood swings, she feels pain in legs, fatigue, sudden rapid heart beat, crying spells and vomiting or stomach jitters.
She eats less very imbalanced food, no vitamins or minerals etc.
is there imbalance of Serotonin, Norepinephrine, Dopamine ? she often gets poor coordination while walking.
5htp, l tyrosine or more GABA ? how to treat her naturally with supplements?

A: Your wife needs to be seen right away by her doctor. Her depression could very well be caused by low levels of Serotonin or menopause, if she hasn’t gone through it already. The doctor will make his diagnosis, then your wife can go from there. She may be put on an antidepressant, especially if the doctor thinks her Serotonin levels are really low.I suggest you accompany your wife to the doctor & be with her when the doctor examines her. Ask him/her about the antidepressant, Lexapro. Many people I know, have been put on it & are doing so well on it. They’re feeling better, eating better, & are getting out for a long walk daily, which helps considerably. I wish your wife the best.

Q: I’m a 39 year old virgin with social anxiety, panic and depression. How can I ever get a girlfriend?
I have been to shrinks, therapists and have tried EMDR, drugs of all kinds, talk therapy, and nothing seems to work. I have been on 4 dates my entire life, and they all have occured in 2007. I have never kissed a girl or anything. I am so depressed about it, and I just don’t know where to turn to. I’m tired of crying myself to sleep most nights. I have allot of love to give, but most people don’t even know I exist. This lonliness is killing me, and I am afriad that I will die without knowing love or making love. I have thought about a hooker, but that isn’t what I really want either. I honestly do want to experience sex, I have since I was in grade school, but most women look at me like I am a virus. I can’t go on living this way, and I don’t know where to go for help. It seems that I have exhausted all my options.

A: First off, get that hooker idea out of your head, or you’ll end up with a disease. You don’t want that. You have to put yourself out there for people to notice you. They won’t notice you if you’re sitting in the back and quiet. They won’t notice you, if you don’t try and come out of that shell. You can’t sit back and let it happen. Keep trying, and ask girls out. The ones you’re truly interested in. I met my husband a few years ago, and he was 36 and inexperienced. He lived a sheltered life, and wasn’t exposed to a lot of the outside world. He was taking care of his mom for so long, that the years just went by. I met him on Match.com. He’s WONDERFUL, and we’ve been married for four years come this November. We have a son who will be three. He’s a great father and a great husband! I couldn’t have asked for a better person. Because of his inexperience, and sheltered life, he was unexposed to a lot of the evil out there from other people. He is kindhearted and so loving. And faithful. You too will get your chance. You have to keep trying and try to break that shyness because if you don’t, then life will pass you by. Confidence is a key ingrediant for a woman to recognize and be attracted to. They want a man who knows what he wants out of life. Doesn’t mean career wise, but knows who he is, and will stand his ground with his beliefs etc. They want to feel safe with their man. Confidence in a person provides this and it shows through. If a woman says no, then just say ‘thank you anyway’ and keep your eyes and heart open for someone else. It’s ok to get rejected. Everyone does in their lifetime. Just bounce back and go for it again. Appearance is also a key. I’m not talking about just looks here, but how you dress, how you take care of your hygeine etc. These are all key ingrediants for a woman to notice a man.
Take care and best wishes to you. Hang in there.

Q: Is there a link relating mineral and vitamin deficiencies to anxiety depression and panic attacks?
If so, what kind of minerals or vitamins can I take to help this problem?

A: I’m not recommending anything, although you just might want to do some research into B vitamins. I had really bad problems with nerves and not enough B vitamins were the issue for me. Stress drains your B’s. Overall, excellent nutritional health in every area will ensure that you are as calm and happy as possible. If that doesn’t do it, then you can look for other reasons. Sorry no link but there is a wealth of info on the net telling you which mineral or vitamin helps with which thing. Good luck!

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