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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Do people see others as enemies before even meeting them? | 7/1/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: i suffer from social anxiety disorder. i am asking this question because i want to know how people ... A: There is often more to social anxiety than meets the eye. Social anxiety is often caused by a low ... | ||
| Do people see others as enemies before even meeting them? | 7/1/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: i suffer from social anxiety disorder. i am asking this question because i want to know how people ... A: I will only answer for myself in this situation. I think there are many ways anyone can interpret ... | ||
| is this anxiety | 6/20/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: for the last yr in a half i had a high heart rate, tremors on my arms and hands. muscle pain and ... A: Do you still think about these issues? Do they still bother you? If they do and your not able to ... | ||
| is this anxiety | 6/20/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: for the last yr in a half i had a high heart rate, tremors on my arms and hands. muscle pain and ... A: I am sorry to hear you have been feeling so bad. If you have had a thorough physical and your ... | ||
| Please help me.. | 6/19/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: Okay, so, about a month ago I was having a hard time breathing and it stopped but now I'm starting ... A: First of all if you haven't had a physical by your doctor I would recommend that you rule out and ... | ||
| is this anxiety ?? | 6/11/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: i need yr help on this. 1.5yr ago i developed cardiophobia as i was having palpitations. every ... A: I definitely think you may have a fear reaction due to what happened before. Keep swimming but ... | ||
| help!!! | 6/10/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: Ok this is Going to be a long one. Over the past year and a Half I've been seeking treatment from a ... A: Please follow-up and get some counseling. Stay positive in your mind. If you follow through and do ... | ||
| help!!! | 6/9/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: Ok this is Going to be a long one. Over the past year and a Half I've been seeking treatment from a ... A: This all seem to indicate that you are hypoglycemic, which may be a major cause for your mood ... | ||
| help!!! | 6/9/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: Ok this is Going to be a long one. Over the past year and a Half I've been seeking treatment from a ... A: I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time. I am assuming you are not in counseling. The ... | ||
| help!!! | 6/9/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: Ok this is Going to be a long one. Over the past year and a Half I've been seeking treatment from a ... A: All your symptoms point in the direction of anxiety, depression, OCD. Fortunately there are all ... | ||
| Panic Attacks/Derealization and Marijuana | 6/4/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: Catherine, I am a senior in college and about 3 months ago while at a party I ate pot-laced ... A: You can go to my website at www.ocanxietycounseling.com and send me an e-mail through there with ... | ||
| Is this an anxiety disorder? | 6/2/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: I've always felt like a somewhat anxious person (separation anxiety, social anxiety) but I have this ... A: It would be hard for me to tell for sure if you have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which is an ... | ||
| GAD, Panic attacks, Chronic nausea | 6/2/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: i am unable to work because of chronic nausea and GAD which was brought on by stress and panic ... A: If you are suffering from anxiety the first step is to investigate whether you are suffering from ... | ||
| Panic Attacks/Derealization and Marijuana | 6/2/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: Catherine, I am a senior in college and about 3 months ago while at a party I ate pot-laced ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time. I think it's good that you are seeking ... | ||
| severe anxiety/ impending doom | 6/1/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: i am a twenty year old male who for the last 5 months or so has been in a constant state of fear. i ... A: I know how you feel. The real illness you suffer from is anxiety or in other words your body ... | ||
| Shyness | 5/24/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: I'm a painfully shy 12 year old girl. I am having trouble trying to talk to people. At school, when ... A: It is hard being shy. I think it's great that you are taking the effort to try to make some changes ... | ||
| anxiety when i sleep | 5/22/2009 | T.R. Chase |
| Q: im a 18 year old male who just moved out of my moms in virginia to my brothers in colorado. i ... A: While I'm not a real doctor (and won't play one on the Internet), what you've described is very ... | ||
| Anxiety | 5/19/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: Catherine, You helped me once before so I turn to you again. I have a physical condition which ... A: I wish I had a simple answer to your questions. There are different reasons why people are ... | ||
| Major anxiety issues | 5/19/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: I have a major anxiety issue. I can see that i have one i just do not know how to fix it. Some ... A: I am sorry you are going through such a tough time. I would recommend that you go and seek ... | ||
| Anxiety Disorders (Heart) | 5/18/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: my heart is rapidly increased during the night... I asked my sister for help but seem there is no ... A: It is always wise to consult a doctor to eliminate any medical condition that could account for the ... | ||
| Reached Breaking point | 5/16/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: I've reached breaking point now. Life has taken everything out of me and it has become unbearable to ... A: I am very concerned about you. I know that you feel depressed and like your life is over but you ... | ||
| Anxiety Disorder. | 5/13/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: Shreenan, I think I'm suffering from anxiety disorder but I still have doubts. I don't know for ... A: I can evaluate you to see if I think you have an anxiety disorder. You can contact me at the number ... | ||
| anxiety attacks the night and day after 3rd emdr treatment | 5/12/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: I had my third EMDR tratment in 4 days, the night after the 3rd treatment, last night i woke up ... A: Anxiety attacks are frightening and overwhelming. Are you having EMDR every day? That is pretty ... | ||
| Adult Separation Anxiety | 5/11/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: In the past year, my sister died unexpectedly, 6 weeks later my father died after a long history of ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you have been through so much in such a short period of time. There have ... | ||
| methadone/anxiety/fear/depression | 5/6/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: I have had anxiety,fear,depression and feel at times almost hysterical. I went to a pain doctor for ... A: You doctor is right when he said that you are probably not producing the right feel good ... | ||
| Zoloft | 5/5/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: I've been on Zoloft since February of 2009. It was worked wonderfully for me with my anxiety and ... A: Having uncontrollable and repetitive negative thoughts are signs of depression. AD medication such ... | ||
| long term s.a.d/i.d crisis | 5/5/2009 | T.R. Chase |
| Q: I am a 32 yr old male.Since 15 i have struggled with severe social anxiety.I find cbt and ... A: I must say that this is the first I've heard of a problem with an 'inferiority/superiority cycle. ... | ||
| Necrophobia | 4/17/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: I am a 40 year old woman who is terrified to die. I have had this fear ever since I can remember..I ... A: I am sorry to hear you have been suffering from this fear. The fear of dying is one that many ... | ||
| Tourette's Syndrome - New tic? | 4/2/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: (First of all, I'm an 18 year old girl). I've never been diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome, but ... A: It is not clear what may cause these symptoms. But if it has something to do with depression or ... | ||
| Tourettes Syndrome - New Tic? | 4/2/2009 | Reed (John Rieger) |
| Q: I've never been diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome, but I've had many tics over the years so I'm ... A: Tics are caused by denial of expressing our real feelings and emotions. Since you are on meds, you ... | ||
| i think my bf has seperation anxiety | 3/27/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: i really need some help i honestly don't know what to do anymore. I used to be a very independent ... A: It sounds like your boyfriend may have Panic Disorder. He should first be checked out by a medical ... | ||
| Anxiety | 3/26/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: I am 40 yrs old married and have 2 children. I have regular habit of watching the female breasts and ... A: It is not unusual for men to want to look at this type of material which in our county is called ... | ||
| BPD | 3/25/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: My question is am I BPD and how can I change my behaviour? I have a lot of the symptoms of BPD, ... A: THe articles will help you. _______________________________________________ Jurriaan Plesman, ... | ||
| BPD | 3/24/2009 | Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist |
| Q: My question is am I BPD and how can I change my behaviour? I have a lot of the symptoms of BPD, ... A: I am not sure what diagnosis you have, but I doubt whether it is Bipolar. I recommend that you ... | ||
| Anxiety and Brain Fog? | 3/24/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: Firstly,I am currently a anthropology student, and researcher, and over the last year my life has ... A: I am glad to hear that you have got a check up by your doctor to rule out any medical problems. It ... | ||
| Severe OCD since childhood | 3/21/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: I have been facing OCD since my early childhood. Reasons may include hardships in family and ... A: First, I would recommend that you see your health care doctor to check for anything that may be ... | ||
| I think i might have social anxiety disorder... | 3/21/2009 | T.R. Chase |
| Q: First of all, I'm a 15 year old girl. I've already been diagnosed with clinical depression and take ... A: Sweetie, From what you describe, I would say that you definitely suffer from social anxiety ... | ||
| SAD | 3/20/2009 | Catherine Shreenan, MFT |
| Q: For years I have been dealing with Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome. My body can and will produce ... A: I am so sorry to hear this is going on. This must really be hard for you. I wish I could say that ... | ||
| Anxiety and can`t work | 3/16/2009 | T.R. Chase |
| Q: I have always had an intense fear of working, being ( i am afraid to go places alone and I am ... A: No, it isn't a requirement that you be seeing a doctor, or be taking any medications in order to ... | ||
| Anxiety and can`t work | 3/16/2009 | T.R. Chase |
| Q: I have always had an intense fear of working, being ( i am afraid to go places alone and I am ... A: Please see addition to this answer at the bottom: Dear Jennifer, I can surely empathize, and ... | ||
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Anxiety Disorders
Answers by Expert:
Catherine Shreenan, MFT
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the causes of anxiety, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. It is beyond my scope of practice to recommend or discuss specific types of medications for anxiety disorders.
Experience
I have been working in the counseling field since 1990. I specialize in helping people learn to overcome anxiety, panic, and trauma. I have worked in hospitals, drug treatment programs, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I have also provided Biofeedback and taught stress management groups for a residential drug treatment for 5 years.
Organizations
CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy)
Education/Credentials
Masters of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
EMDR Training Part 1 and 2 (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Biofeedback Training
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