Episode 274: Let's Talk About Anxiety

• Scenario 1: 

• Gurbanguly has an interview coming up at a space agency which he has dreamed of working for since he was a young lad. He is extremely anxious about this interview. His friend told him he should vape some marijuana to calm his nerves. Gurbanguly responded that should be okay because he is not into drugs, so wants to use something natural to help him. Do you think he should go forward with smoking weed to ease his nerves?

• Scenario 2: 

• Libba jumped into a relationship after a recent breakup, because last time she was single for too long she started having panic attacks. She is not really happy with her significant other, but is scared that the breakup will hurt her partner. Should she always be in a relationship to prevent her panic attacks, or could she do something else?

• Scenario 3: 

• Manisha has worked in her delivery position at the same company for over 30 years. She loves her job and takes pride in her work. Recently, while commuting to work she gets severe chest pains and feels immense fear. Once she arrives the anxiety symptoms subside. Should she quit her job to stop these symptoms from ever occurring again?