That just shows you how many people suffer from some form of anxiety. Sometimes we don't even realize we have it until it starts to interfere with our daily lives.

My sister was taking Abilify for a while before switching to Lexapro. She was having some pretty bad side effects with the Abilify. She seems to be doing ok now..

A lot of what you're experiencing is probably being caused from anxiety or stress. Have you tried going on long hikes, runs, or bike rides? Maybe try some yoga and meditation. Exercising also helps...

This is pretty common among a lot of anxiety sufferers including myself. You should find things to try and distract yourself from being alone with your thoughts. You can try working out, going on a...

Good for you. I also experienced a lot of anxiety from smoking. That was one of the main reasons I quit. Keep us updated on your progress and best of luck to you.. :)

I totally understand what you're going through. I myself was also bullied as a kid and it took a severe toll on the way I see life. I try to distract myself by staying busy as much as possible. ...

I've also quit many good jobs spontaneously. I would always mope around work feeling like I really didn't want to be there. Sometimes I would have severe anxiety attacks while in a meeting or while...

I just saw your blog and there's some pretty interesting articles on there. I would write more helpful articles on different ways people can deal with their anxiety, like through yoga, meditation, or...

I found that exercising, meditating, doing yoga, hiking, and biking really helps me with my anxiety. Before I started these activities I was just miserable. I didn't want to leave my house for...

Try to clear your mind and relax. This often happens when your experiencing anxiety. It also gets worse the more you think about it. You just have to calm yourself down and focus on normal steady...

Consuming alcohol with any prescription drug is always risky. I would say to simply avoid taking it the day you plan to drink.

It's not going to be easy, but you must try to keep busy as much as possible, to avoid feeling depressed. Go out with friends, work out, go hiking, running, swimming, biking, yoga, etc... Just stay...

What was the cause of your anxiety? Did something traumatic or frightening happen? Try and see when and why this was brought on. A lot of times, sudden depression is caused by past memories that are...

I also have experienced the same things you do. I've at times even felt like just curling up into a little ball in some small corner of my house. I try my best to manage my anxiety by staying busy....

Did you suffer from anything heart related in the past? If not, you should really try heart calming techniques like yoga and meditation. Sitting by the pool on a nice day while listening to...

Yes, this has happened to me as well. Sometimes the light outside can make the day seem a bit overwhelming when you suffer from anxiety. I would not recommend drawing the shades or trying to avoid...

I figured you would have understood that the reason for me being anxiety free is because of the things I do to manage it. The only reason I exercise and stay busy in the first place is to deal with...

Everyone suffers from anxiety to some degree. We're all human. Some people just have a more severe case of it. This can be due to many things like, family history, past experiences, nerve...

What?? I'm on this forum to exchange information and tips with other people who suffer from anxiety.. Just because I know how to deal with my issues, doesn't mean that I don't suffer from anxiety. ...

I personally prefer to stay away from using drugs. I stick to constant exercise, swimming, biking, yoga, and meditation. I consume myself so much in these activities, that I don't really have time...

I have read about this before, but have never tried it. It does seem like something I might want to consider. I'll have to do a bit more research before I make my decision.

You are not alone. Anxiety can really stop you from ever reaching happiness in life. I myself went through a phase where all I wanted to do was stay home, while my wife wanted to go out. This...

Let me just say that I know exactly how you're feeling. I went through a period in time where all I would do was lounge around in my tiny apartment and never left for anything. After some time I...

I've also been nervous for new jobs, especially after not having worked for some time. I've had tons of jobs throughout my life, and one thing I realized, is that no matter how I felt or how nervous...

I really thought I was the only person who felt anxious every time I got in my car. I felt this quite a bit when I first started driving, and it lasted well through my later driving years. I don't...