[MrSchneider]

Hi My name is Michael,

I have a huge fear of developing a really bad disease. Any kind of cancer, or heart problems. What I am really afraid of though is brain cancer and developing a brain tumor, or contracting HiV, even though I am not highly sexually active.

How can I overcome these fears of developing these horrible diseases?

Also, I think I have a problem with people. I dont talk much, Im a quiet guy. But when I am having fun, Im different. I talk a lot more. Is everybody like that, or is it just me?

I also am not quite sure how to make friends, how to keep friends, and how to do stuff with them. I am pretty scared to try new things, socially.

I think I have this huge fear of rejection.

Please help :thanx:

[Leesa]

Hi ~ I understand. I think you're a bit anxious. Alot of people suffer from anxiety ~ and I'm one of them. There isn't really a "pill" to cure anxiety but treatments are available.

Anxiety very often is combined with depression ~ and that can be alleviated with medication. I've been in and out of therapy most of my adult life, and it HAS done me a world of good. I've been able to talk about my anxiety and get feedback on why I feel anxious and what to do about it. Plus, my doctor has me on Cymbalta and Abilify for depression. That has helped immensely.

I would suggest that FIRST you go to your regular doctor and talk to him - tell him what you're feeling and how you're feeling ~ and see what he says. Most likely he'll start you on an antidepressant, but maybe not. But you need to see your doc first. And let him take it from there. Sometimes it's chemical imbalances that make us feel like this.

Like I said, I do understand ~ so let us know what he says and check back in with us, ok??? We really do care. God bless. Hugs, Lee