i really need to know if i can do something to stop the food anxiety... if i need take medicine, which one?

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22 yr old daughter started taking birth control pills 2 weeks ago and has been having greatly increased anxiety should she just stop now and what symptoms should she expect? She takes advair and zyrtec but no other drugs. Has a tendency to be anxious (3 w

Answer 1

Counseling: Behavioral health to learn to modify behavior in response to anxiety is as important as medication, if not more. Medication might has a role but it is not the magic pill that fix-it-all. Various aspects has to be considered to correct this behavior disorder.

Answer 2

Not enough info: You could see a therapist about your difficulty with loneliness and making friends. If asking about a "remedy, " this is not enough information to prescribe an effective homeopathic remedy. You need to see an experienced classical homeopath in order to find a remedy that will be helpful to you.

Answer 3

Anxiety: Not directly. But if you have indirect feelings regarding body image, obesity, or over all health, can cause some feelings of anxiety.

Answer 4

OA: This is pretty vague. I don't know if you are anxious because you want to eat food or if you have a food phobia. If this is impacting your life & is not a literal food phobia - would consider a program like over-eater's anonymous. If i missed the point of your question, would clarify and re-ask. Take care.

Answer 5

I am confused: Since amphetamines are not naturally found in foods. How did this come about? Were you being fed tainted food? Can you clarify a little more ; re-ask. Note diagnosis of drug dependence -is this dependence on amphetamines or other substances? I.

Answer 6

Call the police: If you have been the victim of a crime (the poisoning of your food) then you need to get the police involved. They will need to do a drug screening of your hair, blood and urine, to prove illicit or poisonous chemicals have been ingested. Food does not naturally have amphetamines in it so then proving how they got into your food will be the next step.

Answer 7

Food Anxiety: If your problem with food is persistent you probably need help from a mental health professional who specializes in treating eating difficulties. This anxiety has meaning and you need to identify its origin with the help of a professional. Have the courage to reach out and improve your health. Best

Answer 8

See a therapist: I am not sure exactly what you mean but it sounds related to an eating disorder of some sort. Working intensively with a therapist and possibly a nutritionist and psychiatrist can help you get a grip on the fear you are experiencing. Don't put it off - this could be dangerous.

i really need to know if i can do something to stop the food anxiety... if i need take medicine, which one?

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