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  2. Treatment Reviews

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      Share your experiences or read others experiences with treatments for their anxiety disorder(s)

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    2. Research Studies, Trials and News

      Participate in or read about ongoing research studies and trials on Anxiety Disorders

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  3. Anxiety Disorders Forum

    1. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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    2. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

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    3. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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    4. Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

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    5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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    6. Phobias

      Discussion of Phobias. A phobia is a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object (spiders, snakes, etc) or situation (crowds, open spaces, etc). Accompanying this fear is a strong desire to avoid the object or situation.

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    7. Health Anxiety

      Sometimes known as 'Hypochondriasis'

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    8. Body Dysmorphic

      Anxiety about a perceived defect in one's appearance. Such as - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Compulsive Eating, Binge Eating

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    9. Undiagnosed Or Unsure

      Not diagnosed or not sure what you are dealing with. This is the place for you.

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  4. Struggles and Support

    1. Inspiration & Success Stories

      Share your successes, favorite quotes or let someone know you care about them. 

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    2. Frustration

      Life suck? Vent here

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    3. Clinical Depression

      Clinical Depression is commonly paired with all anxiety disorders. 

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    4. Secondary Disorders

      For the discussion of Disorders secondary to Anxiety Disorders. Possible triggers.

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    5. Medication

      What medicine have you tried?

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    6. Therapy and Self-Help Resources

      Questions and stories about therapy (whether one-on-one, in a group, in-person, or online). Have any books helped you? Or web links?

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    7. Nutrition, Supplements and Exercise

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    8. Mental Health in the media

      Discuss how anxiety and mental health is portrayed in the media and viewed by the public.

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    5. Self-Harm & Suicidal feelings/ thoughts

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    1. General Health

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    2. Spirituality, Religion and Faith

      A place to discuss religious topics and spirituality. Please be mindful to respect each others beliefs. This is a support section and NOT for debate.

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    3. Sleep Cycles

      Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Paralysis, Hypersomnia... etc

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    4. LGBTQIA

      Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual. This is a support section and NOT for debate.

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    6. Love and Relationships

      Relationships, it's complicated...

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  8. Outside the Box

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    • Ironman
      Can this really just be anxiety?

      By Ironman · Posted

      I am actually taking Cymbalta.  I switched from Paroxetine (Paxil) because of the bruxism (teeth-clenching) causing teeth problems and weight gain.  Cymbalta works pretty well for me. You should start taking it as prescribed.  If there are any problems, you can let your doctor know and he can adjust. When I first went to the psychiatrist, she thought I was bipolar and tested me twice.....and even put me on Lithium!  It's like eating a battery, but it only caused what little OCD I ever thought I had and made it debilitating.  I told the doc and was immediately off of it.  Lexapro didn't work for me and I was maxed on it.  Then, it was Paxil lol.   I ended up being diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder with a broad affect.   I can be a good actor because I can practically cry on cue hahaha.
    • TightlyWound
      Can this really just be anxiety?

      By TightlyWound · Posted

      Thanks for the reply, and sorry for being late in getting back, I get no notification of replies. I saw a Neurologist yesterday and he couldn't explain the symptoms at all which was frustrating for me. He just said "I think you're okay." He prescribed me Cymbalta which, after reading the side effects, I am very scared to take. I'm looking into getting another therapist but as the last one didn't seem to help much I'm feeling rather demoralized at the moment. 
    • Total Eclipse
      L-lysine

      By Total Eclipse · Posted

      I've been taking this daily for 2 weeks now and it's helping me a lot. 
    • Ironman
      Internal Shaking/Trembling Feeling

      By Ironman · Posted

      Age can also be a factor.  The old adage about joints and pressure changes.... 
    • sTeaLth
      Internal Shaking/Trembling Feeling

      By sTeaLth · Posted

      Someone on one of these anxiety sites once said "If it is not there in the morning and comes on as the day goes on, then it is anxiety or at least nothing serious".  This one is always gone first thing when my arms and hands are rested and steady.  Then as I overthink it, my arms and shoulders tighten, and I focus on it... it starts again.  Today, I am sick with a bad cold and I haven't even noticed it at all.  I think I am on my way to believing it is nothing already this time around.  Thanks.

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