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Why is anxiety and depression an epidemic compared to 40 years ago?

May 10, 2012 Anxiety Discussion
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Why do you think depression, anxiety and mental health problems have grown to be an epidemic? What do you think would help slow the progression of mental health problems? Do you think mental health problems are genitic, situational, environmental, or is it due to a chemical imbalance? When a person becomes depressed; do you think it is because our brain stops producing certain chemicals or does our brain produce a chemical that aggravates depression/anxiety? Why is it when we feel anxious, our bodies react in strange ways such as pounding heart, dizzyness, can’t breath, and intestinal problems?

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Why do you think depression, anxiety and mental health problems have grown to be an epidemic? What do you think would help slow the progression of mental health problems? I think we just talk about them more than we used to. However, there are some social changes that may lead to anxiety; family structure isn’t what it used to be, people feel more isolated, etc. Maybe having a stronger sense of family and being part of a group of people who care about you, people you can talk comfortably with about anything.

Do you think mental health problems are genitic, situational, environmental, or is it due to a chemical imbalance? It can be any of those; it’s generally considered a “chemical imbalance”, but that could be triggered by genetic, situational factors, physical disease or head injury, or any combination of these.

When a person becomes depressed; do you think it is because our brain stops producing certain chemicals or does our brain produce a chemical that aggravates depression/anxiety? At least some of the time, yes. More often the brain still produces them, but they break down too quickly before they do what they are supposed to do. No one is absolutely sure why that happens in some people and not others.

Why is it when we feel anxious, our bodies react in strange ways such as pounding heart, dizzyness, can’t breath, and intestinal problems? The autonomic nervous system controls mood, anxiety, digestion, sex, etc. I think it’s a kind of imbalance in the autonomic nervous system. It might have been there to help our prehistoric ancestors get away from an enemy or something but maybe the purpose of this isn’t as practical in modern times. Kind of left over instincts for survival that are no longer applicable. (Just an idea.)
by: majnun99
on: 17th August 08

anxiety?!?

April 19, 2012 Anxiety Discussion
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ive been iritable latley-more than usual at least, ive been sad a lot, and at the stupidest things and ive been getting angry easily too. could this be anxiety..or is this normal for my age? (im 13)

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It is NOT anxiety, I would say it is depression, even at your age. You described exactly what i went through when I was diagnosed with depression. Please have your parents take you to see your Ped. Good Luck
by: tcconssw
on: 6th June 07

I would like to be prescribed valium for my anxiety, what are the odds of approval?

April 8, 2012 Valium
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Im 14 years old and want to be prescribed valium for my minor depression and anxiety. I did alot of research on the web and found that valium could be a helpful outlet of dealing with my anxiety.

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Prolly pretty slim.
It’s very addicting and you will prolly have to try other anxiolytics before a dr will give you that one.

It’s really hard to come off of and very easy to abuse.

Yes, it’s really helpful, but it’s usually for short-tern anxiety/insomnia. Longer term use of Benzos is typically for other reasons (like sleep-thrashing; PLMS, etc.)
by: kevin c
on: 20th July 09

anxiety ?

April 6, 2012 Anxiety Discussion
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so i think i have anxiety but not sure or it could even be depression..

like i have bad thoughts and i mostly think about it when im away from my mom. or just anyone. it normally is about scary things like the world and all thats in it..

it goes away but comes back.
i tried changing my life around. like doing things differnt but it always comes back.

iv been having these feelings for awhile (a couple months) and i dont know what to do about it.

i seriously need help. or i dont know how much more i can take.

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I have anxiety and this is not one of my symptoms or even a classic symptom of it. Could be depression though, since you think of scary things. You probably need to seek out some help for a diagnosis and some medication. Sweets, don’t stress on this at all, lots of people think about scary things, you may be at the beginning of an anxiety disorder or depression. Talk to someone, your Mom would be the first one to talk to about this. You will be fine though!
by: Premo Mom
on: 30th January 08

What’s the difference between the drug Valium & Xanax? Are they both tranquilizers? Whats the difference?

March 4, 2012 Valium
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I suffer from Depression and Panic attacks, I have tryed Xanax and am wondering about the affects of Valium? I hear people who are stressed out say “I need a valium”

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They are in the same category of drug, which is the anti-anxyolitic (they are used to moderate anxiety). Valium is older and comes in doses of 2 mg., 5 mg. and 10 mg. Xanax is newer and comes in smaller doses. Xanax may be more addicting, but they both work well for treating panic attacks. The problem is, they don’t work indefinitely at the same dose (the body builds a tolerance for them), and you should avoid drinking alcohol while taking them, as this could result in a black out or in serious problems with judgment (especially around heavy machinery).
by: gawainer
on: 30th May 06

What is the difference between anxiety and depression?

March 2, 2012 Anxiety Discussion
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My fiance has really changed in the last few months, he has admitted to suffering from anxiety (which he refuses to get help for) but I cant help but feel its alot deeper than that. He is constantly down, gets extremely angry about the smallest things, has no motivation to do anything, has very little patience with our kids, doesnt help out with anything anymore….. The list goes on.

How do I know the difference and what signs to look out for? Also how do I get him to see how important it is for him to seek help/advice???

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Anxiety is a state of apprehension or fear, either real or imagined, resulting from anticipation of a threatening event or situation

Depression is a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

It’s very important for him to seek help his problems are having an impact on family life.
by: I KEEL U
on: 24th March 10

What medication should I take instead of Xanax or Valium?

February 18, 2012 Valium
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Xanax just puts me to sleep and Valium is addictive. I’m always on edge and go through periods of depression and I tend to get angry at work. What can I take that will allow me to function at work and calm my nerves at the same time?

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My new dr made me give up years of taking klonopin- it’s just like xanax or valium.
I had a major hard time getting off it.

BUT
He put me on Lexapro and wowwwwwww… I never knew how good life could be!
It’s an anti depressant also approved for Anxiety.

Amazing stuff.

Ask your dr. Don’t take that addictive stuff.
one pill at night does it for me and even helps me sleep.
by: Alissa
on: 5th January 09

How can I overcome social anxiety in order to ride the bus to the psychiatrist?

February 13, 2012 Anxiety Discussion
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I have really bad anger issues and social anxiety, and depression problems. I used to be on meds but I’m not anymore, and the symptoms are back. Im 20 and I cant be depending on my mom for rides. How can I take a bus or train without having a panic attack? People think I’m lazy because I only want rides, it angers me because that is not the case at all. Please help.

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Don’t look at anyone, and imagine you’re in your own little world, even thought that sounds crazy. Just ignore it and count to ten everytime you panic.
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on: 12th August 11

Depression and anxiety sufferers : How difficult do you find it to meet new people and date ?

February 2, 2012 Anxiety Discussion
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I’ve been suffering from anxiety disorder and depression 2 years now and in those 2 years my social skills have dropped tragically and i have zero confidence when it comes to asking a lady out on a date or anything like that.
Im seeing a therapist a couple of times a week and im improving little by little but still a long way to go

was just wondering if anyone else here who suffers from depression or anxiety disorder could tell me do they have the same problems ?

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Was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder a few years ago. Had to be pulled out of high school because of panic attacks. The drama, rejection, and social aspect of everything brought me to a very suicidal state and even to the state of wanting to harm everyone around me.

I got really bad and left my house very rarely. Year and a half of therapy and family support later I actually starting dating a girl. Then she cheated on me with some jock loser. Which reveres all the progress I made :(

I have the panic attacks back under control and am able to go out for a small amount of time and be okay, but as far as friends, family and relationships, I have had little improvement.

It is made so much worse when no one cares, believes you or even realizes you’re alive. I don’t consider myself loved by anyone and am sure that will continue for some time.

I don’t have much advice, but you’re not alone. In a society that so harshly outcasts those who are different, shy, etc, we have to at least try and be there for each other.

Sorta just waiting for my guardian angel to come along and pick me up off the floor..
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on: 2nd March 10

How does a depression medicine work for anxiety?

January 20, 2012 Anxiety Discussion
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I have Social anxiety. My doctor prescribed Zoloft which is a depression medicine. I am just curious, how does the same medicine also treats social anxiety???

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They go hand in hand. You get anxious about something and after some time it becomes depressed over that same thing. In both cases, when the nerve ends send messages to the next nerve thru a gap, these messages don’t get there, they sort of bounce back to their origin. This is what’s called a chemical imbalance in the brain. These messages are sent via chemicals ‘jumping’ from one nerve end to the other. If they don’t get ‘absorbed’ by the second nerve, we become depressed and probably more anxious about more things in life.
by: FlowersYes
on: 11th December 09

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