I seemed to be getting annoyed with everything and everyone at the moment all because of the exams and I think it’s causing stress and anxiety. I just want to know a simple and easy way to deal with it.
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on: 1st January 70
Why is anxiety and depression an epidemic compared to 40 years ago?
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??????????????????
Okay so i am 15 year old male very athletic and suffer from anxiety,
The thing is, i keep thinking i am going to have a heart attack or something its been about 4 weeks that i’ve been thinking it. i mean i get like shootin pains in my arms and get pain in back and sharp pains bye my stomach, it sometimes goes aways then comes back. i just dont know what it is. I think im healthy!! what are my chances of a heart attack? like what can i do to get my anxiety to go away if thats what causin it even though it doesnt seem like it? please help :/
Thanks everyone 
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Not too likely you would have a heart attack at 15.
DO see a doctor though, your symptoms “could” be something other than anxiety and they should check.
The symptoms you described are typical of anxiety though. The best treatment is always to find out what you are anxious about and talk to someone: a relative, friend, school counselor or therapist.
If it’s bad enough, they can prescribe medication for it but it’s best not to have to do that.
Once you recognize the anxiety is not going to harm you or interfere with your life it will usually go away on it’s own.
Keep up your sports. Exercise literally produces chemicals in your body that helps with anxiety.
by: clueless_nerd
on: 28th November 08
anxiety ?
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
Do you think regular exercise can reduce anxiety significantly?
I have not been diagnosed with anxiety but I have realised I am getting anxiety. The anxiety that I have is not that bad at all. I am quite anxious in certain situations but I can handle it. I know that a person should take up regular exercise anyway for their well-being. But, I have read that somewhere that exercise (60 minute sessions a couple of times a week), could reduce anxiety and maybe even eliminate anxiety.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Of course exercise is the very best thing for anxiety. It get you out into the open and getting your blood pumping, exercise also releases serotonin which makes you feel better
by: Eric Hill
on: 27th September 09
How do I deal with anxiety, guilt and sadness returning to work after baby?
I am returning to work in 2 weeks and am feeling extreme anxiety and guilt about leaving my 6-month baby. I haven’t been apart from him for more than 6 hours since he’s been born. Financially our family needs two incomes, and I am obligated to return to work, but am emotionally not ready. Whenever I think of it, I start crying. How can I deal with this?
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Just remember that what is good for the mother is good for the child. All involved in the family process have their own needs. Even at an early age children start to understand that they fit in to a larger picture. So getting back to work or your regular routine is really good for a baby. It provides a rythm to their world. Plus after you have picked the proper type day care for you and your child you can feel confident that the socializing they are picking up inherently is very valuable as well.
But if these feeling persist or intensify see your doctor or a therapist as post partum depression is real and terrifying.
Good luck with work! Enjoy.
by: Mary Z
on: 31st October 08
What is the most grams of Valium someone here has taken and how was it?
I am asking to know how much Valium someone has taken straight and what were the effects? could you also please state your age if possible.
YES I KNOW ABOUT all the side effects etc. so please no posts from all you anti-valium activists who always post on the valium questions as much b.s. as you can think of wen you have no experience!
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I used to be an ER doctor before opening my own practice and I have seen people take over 100 of the 10 mg Valium and survive (with assistance of course), But I can only say that everyone of those patients took only Valium orally, not mixed with anything else. I have seen as few as 50 mg be lethal in combination with other medicines. Don’t play around with your life!
PS; I don’t think Valium is a safe drug for much of anything and I no longer even prescribe it as there are safer alternatives on the market!
by: cuban friend
on: 19th February 07
Would valium help me do a presentation in class?
i get a ton of anxiety if I have to speak in front of the class. I like start shaking, its horrible but I think my biggest fear is of being nervous. Would valium or any other medication help?
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I think it would help. I suffer from anxiety and I understand where your coming from.Maybe a valium or something that would help you not be nervous. Talk to a doctor first
by: pudd269
on: 21st January 10