I told my friend about an experience that caused me anxiety in the past. I felt that her responses were tone-deaf and hurtful. Was it? And should I say anything, even though the moment has passed? If so, what should I say?
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posted by orangutan
on May 13, 2013 -
37 answers
How to deal with intense anxiety from stupid and risky sexual decisions in the (pretty) distant past?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2013 -
27 answers
I'm about to go on a much needed vacation and am heading to California. While there, I'm planning on hitting the Disney parks and am contemplating experiencing my very first roller coaster. I also have problems with anxiety and nervousness. Is it possible for me to enjoy this (terrifying) experience?
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posted by BrianJ
on Feb 28, 2013 -
27 answers
I've been dealing with terrible health anxiety for several years, coupled with being incredibly short and angry with my wife when in the midst of a panic attack or uncomfortable symptoms. My wife is fed up and I need to make this better. NOW. I need recommendations for therapists that take Premera and any other ideas people have for dealing with this.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 8, 2013 -
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Over the summer, my 3.5 year old developed a bunch of odd aversions/phobias. And now, over the last three weeks or so, he seems generally anxious when we go out.
I'm wondering if it's just a phase related to his age, and I should keep him mostly at home till it passes? Or is this the start of a more serious anxiety condition? Or a sign that our city life is too much for him?
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posted by misoramen
on Oct 19, 2012 -
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I am an adult with fear of the dark, along with other anxiety problems. I hate driving in the dark, even on streets with streetlights (I even hesitate to ride in the car at night) and feel panicky in dark rooms. I sleep with a nightlight, but wish it didn't feel like a necessity, and with fall coming, I dread the long nights ahead. Beyond therapy (which I have tried for my other problems and cannot currently afford) are there any methods of coping with this?
posted by juniper
on Sep 6, 2012 -
18 answers
Freaked out like crazy: I ran a red light and put myself and others in very real danger. How did I forget how to drive safely for 10 seconds?
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posted by chocolatemilkshakes
on Mar 27, 2012 -
49 answers
Please help me deal with my fear of the giant pine tree out front falling on our apartment.
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posted by indognito
on Mar 2, 2012 -
14 answers
I've been with a wonderful man for 4 years and I'm panicking about ending the relationship for no good reason. I still get smiley when he texts me and he makes me laugh, he's gorgeous, but I have these sudden adrenalin rushes and an overwhelming panicky feeling that I have to end the relationship immediately. I asked for three weeks apart to clear my head, and we made it to two before I wanted him here again... but the panicking is back!
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posted by Anne Onymouse
on Feb 24, 2012 -
29 answers
How do I get over the sudden fear, anxiety, frustration and embarrassment I feel when learning a new skill?
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posted by Shebear
on Feb 18, 2012 -
15 answers
We have a Ford E150 van (2005) and are driving from Utah to Oregon. The last time we made this trip in we had to put on chains when crossing the blue mountains around 2003 (via I-84).
Should we get dedicated snow tires this time around?
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posted by craniac
on Dec 3, 2011 -
15 answers
Why do I get so stressed out by the idea of confrontation, or of people being angry with me? I obsess about it for ages. How can I move past this constant need for people to approve of me?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2011 -
21 answers
I've got angst - the honest-to-goodness, existential, "why are we here?" kind. Two years of trying to shake it haven't worked - and have sometimes made me wonder if it's worth fixing at all. What do I do now?
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posted by Apropos of Something
on Sep 16, 2011 -
48 answers
How do you know when it's anxiety and when it's something you really need to worry about? I don't trust my judgment anymore.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 1, 2011 -
8 answers
Getting married in two months. GF and her family love dancing and will do a lot of it at the wedding. I want to make her happy, but I'm a terrible dancer and the whole thing is making me very anxious. What to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2011 -
29 answers
I want to learn how to (temporarily) show no reaction when someone is angry with me or says mean things to me.
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posted by IndigoRain
on Apr 22, 2011 -
25 answers
I woke up today with strong feelings of fear, and I'm not sure exactly what's going on. I need help in getting a handle on them, figuring them out or otherwise learning how to deal because this is NOT how I wanted to start the new year. I'm also not sure if this is related to being sick, having surgery, and missing meds in the past 4 days. Please help!!
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posted by MultiFaceted
on Jan 1, 2011 -
15 answers
I have a fear that people will perceive my intentions as the exact opposite of what they really are. I'm scared the people who I feel friendly towards will perceive me as hostile, rude, or uncaring. I worry that those I love the most will think I don't care. What the heck is my problem? And what can I do to straighten myself out?
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posted by chocolatemilkshakes
on Aug 19, 2010 -
8 answers
My anxiety prevents me from going on dates, even when a girl might be interested in me. How do I get over this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 3, 2010 -
28 answers
Insight, advice, perspective required for relationship dramas/attempt to become emotionally unstuck (longggggg)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 16, 2010 -
12 answers
I teach college. I have ADD. I have some kind of mental block against fully planning my courses.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 20, 2010 -
6 answers
I have a near-pathological fear of talking to strangers on the phone. My expanded job duties will soon include calling clients. How do I get past this fear?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2009 -
27 answers
Robbed on the street in daylight - didn't get hurt, didn't lose much, but I'm worried about the anxiety and stress of the aftermath.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 13, 2009 -
19 answers
How can I help my 32-year-old sister conquer her intense fear of interacting with people?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 3, 2009 -
9 answers
Almost two weeks ago I suddenly started having strange feelings of lightheadedness, abnormal difficultly concentrating, a lack of coordination (feeling as though I might fall over or run in to things), and visual issues (difficulty focusing on distant objects, seemingly less aware of my periphery - though there are no noticable gaps in my visual field). I've had these, albeit with decreasing frequency and severity, since that time. I'm often very fearful during these episodes (which can last 4-5 hours at a time, the dizziness/lightheadedness sometimes all day), fearing permanent brain damage and having extreme feelings of
derealization. I've come to the conclusion that at least some of these symptoms are due to
panic attacks. Does that explain it all though?
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posted by elektrotechnicus
on Feb 23, 2009 -
25 answers
I'm having the same problem as the poster below me "Help me deal with high stakes situations.." (BTW I read all those responses too).
Like her it happens with meetings, people with authority, friends and dating. But, I'm a guy, and the only part I really care about is how it effects friends and dating. The rest I can live with..
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posted by 0217174
on Jan 11, 2009 -
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I'm generally a pretty nervous person. Lately (over the last two months), it's become worse. I jump whenever someone enters the room. I'm quite stressed about everyday things (a disagreement, a social event, my future), and nearly every day my stomach or chest or shoulders ache from these worries. I recognise that my response to this is overblown and irrational, and that maybe I need to seek medical attention. But that's the problem. Can you help me gather the courage to see a doctor?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2008 -
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I'm flying in a few weeks. I'm scared to death, and I want to try some of those anti-anxiety meds that people say you can get from your doctor. But how do I talk to my doctor about it?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2008 -
34 answers
Anxieties about my own safety and that of my loved ones are making it hard for me to sleep at night. The onset of dusk makes my stomach knot.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 12, 2008 -
29 answers
