Do people with Anxiety have to serve in the army?

March 11th, 2010

lildragster2004 asked:


If you are a male, and you have a really bad Anxiety Disorder, Do you have to serve in the army if they call you?

Stephen

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Why pain killers reduce anxiety some times ?

March 11th, 2010

Sweet Pinki asked:


I see patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder also addicted to some pain killers. I think one of the effect of long lasting anxiety is inflammation and increased response to pain , so pain killers must be helping in getting a comfortable feeling. What is opinion of experts ?
Edit – May be anxiety could be accompanied by fibromyalgia hence they feel better by taking pain killers ?
As Daniel has said , some pain killers contain Codein and some contains muscle relaxtants ( e.g. Soma contains Cariosprodal which is OTC drug and addiction prone ). So these drugs may be relieving anxiety by giving euphoric feeling.

Zakiya

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How to get rid of anxiety?

March 10th, 2010

whatev asked:


I have anxiety disorder/panic disorder.How can I get rid of this?I get anxiety attacks under stress,traveling,going to school,going to restaurants,going somewhere new.I want to get over this almost completely so I can travel around a lot more without the fear of having an attack and hopefully go vacationing to a country I’ve really wanted to go to since I was little
I don’t do drugs

STACIA

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What are some coping skills for a Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

March 8th, 2010

Chloe asked:


Yes, I may need to go on a diet…

Brittany

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Alternative methods to deal with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

March 5th, 2010

Sweetheart 21 asked:


Okay, so from what I can tell from doing all sorts of research and such, I think I have GAD. I however don’t have insurance at the moment and am wondering if there are any methods other than prescription drugs and psychiatric help? Like home methods that may not cure it, but at least help control the mind and make it easier to sleep at night.

Please don’t tell me to go to the shrink, because I am going to as soon as I have the money. No stupid answers please. I really appreciate any help that you guys can give me!

Alan

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Is anxiety and seeing flashes of light symptoms of schitzophrenic onset ?

March 5th, 2010

dizzydan852 asked:


I sometimes see flashes of light and sometimes slight shadows in my peripherals and i have an anxiety disorder should i be concerned

Ted

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Introduction to a book about anxiety disorders? What do you think?

March 4th, 2010

__A_YAHOO_USER__ asked:


I can’t do this anymore. I can’t live another day like this. These are some of the thoughts that run through my head every single day. Realizing that I say these things to myself constantly, I wonder why I’m still here. Why do I keep going; what hope do I have? I still don’t fully understand the reasoning that goes on in my mind, but it’s safe to say that the reason I keep going is because I do have hope. I create my own hope, a hope that one day all of this will go away; a hope that one day I will overcome.
Hope is our birthright, and no one can ever take it from us. Why do I keep fighting? Because I choose to, because I will not let the invisible foe of “mental illness” defeat me. I understand that I have potential but, in the past, have let my enemy win. I have let it undermine my capabilities and force me down to be what I do not want to be. The question is: do I really have free choice?
I may choose to hope, but can I choose to overcome something that I was born with? I have the choice to seek psychiatric help, but what if that doesn’t work? Is there then any way to solve my issues? If antidepressants and benzodiazepines don’t fix me, what will? Cognitive behavioral therapy? Well, what if that doesn’t work either? What if none of the choices of treatment presented to you work? Are you then subject to a man or woman you don’t know, to be forced into the mental ward of your local hospital? At this point, you still have a choice, and that is this: will you let others, many of whom have never experienced what you have, decide what is wrong with you, or will you make up your own mind and find your own solutions? Do the research, read up on your condition, and draw your own conclusions. Try different things; see what works and see what doesn’t. Ultimately you are in control of your own destiny, and you mustn’t let others’ ignorance discourage you.
Don’t let your enemy force you to give up your freedom, because if it takes that, what do you have left? Doctors expect you to be subservient to them and most will condescend to you; work with them, but don’t let them control you.
Whatever it is, I believe that there is a solution out there. Some would say it’s simply genetic, and the only real cure is a bullet to the brain. Some would say you have to live with your enemy, that you just have to “cope” with it. I refuse to accept that. I’ll bend the rules, and I’ll find the answers. I choose to hope, and I will die before I give up.

Cheryl

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Are Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorder the same thing?

March 3rd, 2010

My1truLuvPARIS asked:


I am doing an essay on panic attacks. I need to know a really good website and whats the difference between the 2. Thanks.

Bruce

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What Medication Is Most Prescribed For Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

March 3rd, 2010

GQSLC asked:


I’m Considering Taking Medication For My GAD, But Would Rather Take Something That Is Commonly Prescribed. Anyone Know?

Cyndi

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Could you cry during a panic or anxiety attack?

March 3rd, 2010

[Mary] asked:


I’m 16 and I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder and depression (what a great mix right?) (not only that but it cause headaches everyday) and anyway I haven’t done much research but when I have these ‘attacks’ I normally start breathing real hard to the point where I hyperventilate, I get dizzy, and sick and I just freak out so much that I cry. Is it normal to cry if someone has an attack? Thanks.
Everyone is so nice here on Mental Issues. LoL.
Thanks!

Thomas

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