Question 1

why am i so anxious about unrealistic health concerns? i find myself constantly googling symptoms. always concerned about having something deadly.

Accepted Answer

Hypochondriasis?: Hypochondriasis? This would likely benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy.

Question 2

constantly anxious (pan. attacks) about "breaking rules". i think i make up most of these rules. what are possible reasons? s/abused as a child...

Accepted Answer

Good insight: You have good insight about your own possibly making up rules, perhaps well-practiced from a young age with your family.  This is very common in people with histories of abuse.  Working with your own therapist can help you discover more about this, and help you recover.  Trying to do it all by yourself is more lonely than you need to be, and can leave you spinning your wheels.  Good luck to you.

Question 3

started feeling very anxious and strange, and i keep muttering and saying random syllables. i have tics but these arent tics, its just something i feel the need to say/do. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

: More information is required for a proper diagnosis. Are you on any medication?  Do you take any drugs? Do you have a prior psychiatric or neurologic history? Have you had any recent head trauma?

This could be Tourette's syndrome. Please see a doctor in person.

Question 4

having some word finding issues i notice usually when im anxious . i have issues with health anxiety and now that im focused on this issue its happening more often. im scared its something serious?

Accepted Answer

CPT: Please stop doing this to yourself. It becomes an anxiety producing loop. It is not uncommon for someone to be less articulate or    forget some words if they are anxious.  The more you focus on this, the more you worry about it.  Try to avoid making mountains out of mole hills. It will make your a happier person. Consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Question 5

having colonoscopy friday. prep tomorrow. are there risks involved with the prep? im a very anxious person im worried about sedation but know its best to have it. ive had a slight cold and have been told i can go ahead. will this affect the op ?

Accepted Answer

: No, you should proceed with the preparation, do not worry. Make sure you eat a low residual diet for a successful bowel prep. Good luck with the procedure.

Question 6

can you be subconsciously anxious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just like other animals we have an amygdala that is tasked with scanning the environment for danger. Sensations that come from our eyes, ears and other sensory organs are processed through the thalamus and then to areas of our higher brain (association cortex) that can allow us to respond to threats (anxiety) even before we are consciously aware of the risk.

Question 7

how do you deal with anxious thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Anxious: Self-talk, relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, yoga, imagery, etc.

Question 8

how does gastrodin help me feel less anxious?

Accepted Answer

Anxiolytic: Gastrodin is the major component of tian ma, a  chinese herbal medicine that appears to have an anxiolytic effect. The mechanism of this is not well understood. Gastrodin is not approved by the fda or available as a prescription medication in the us.

Question 9

does meniere's disease worsen if you are anxious?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Almost everything gets worse if you are anxious.  The main problem may be one of excess anxiety which interfers with your life.  Talk to your doctor about your anxieties to determine whether or not this is a medical problem for you.

Question 10

why do i not want to eat when stressed or anxious?

Accepted Answer

Stress leads to acid: In majority of humans stress causes brain to release stress hormones, which indirectly cause excessive acid production in stomach. Little increase in stomach acid causes hunger but a lot of it causes decrease in appetite and at times heart burn.

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Why am i so anxious about unrealistic health concerns? i find myself constantly googling symptoms. always concerned about having something deadly.

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Constantly anxious (pan. attacks) about "breaking rules". i think i make up most of these rules. what are possible reasons? s/abused as a child...

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Started feeling very anxious and strange, and i keep muttering and saying random syllables. i have tics but these arent tics, its just something i feel the need to say/do. what could be causing this?

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Having some word finding issues i notice usually when im anxious . i have issues with health anxiety and now that im focused on this issue its happening more often. im scared its something serious?

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Having colonoscopy friday. prep tomorrow. are there risks involved with the prep? im a very anxious person im worried about sedation but know its best to have it. ive had a slight cold and have been told i can go ahead. will this affect the op ?

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Can you be subconsciously anxious?

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How do you deal with anxious thoughts?

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How does gastrodin help me feel less anxious?

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Does meniere's disease worsen if you are anxious?

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Why do i not want to eat when stressed or anxious?

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