Monthly Archives: April 2006

An Anxiety 2 Calm reader sent me this personal experience of what it’s like to use Xanax. “I have been battling agoraphobia for several months now, and after  doing all the exercise, CBT, dietary changes etc.. they helped, but I  … Continue reading →

We all want more. Perhaps that is due to modern societies pressure, or perhaps it has always been this way. More importantly this constant desire and striving for more is both a cause of anxiety and a symptom of the … Continue reading →

Making changes at a subconscious level is one key to overcoming anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. One way to do this is to think about what you actually think you can achieve. There is little point in trying to achieve … Continue reading →

The Buteyko method was developed by a Russian of the same name primarily for lung disorders. But retraining your manner of breathing can have a major effect on your anxiety and panic attack levels. Many people with Panic Disorder (with … Continue reading →

Anxiety and panic attack sufferers always seem to be given the same advice when it comes to breathing: take long deep breaths from the diaphragm. But does this actually work? Well, in times of high anxiety or panic anything which … Continue reading →

Existential Anxiety Have you ever felt a strange kind of unreal anxiety that just made you think how weird life was? Have you ever felt that you were part of some gigantic board game? Have you ever gone dizzy wondering … Continue reading →

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is often treated with Effexor XR, which is also commonly prescribed for depression and social anxiety. Also called Venlafaxine HCl, Effexor XR is thought work on two neurotransmitters (as opposed to the more modern SSRIs which … Continue reading →